[crush]

Living in the midwest and all this rain going on. I was wondering is it ok to plug an extension cord in the Nitro and use it like a generator if I had to? I'm thinking about my sump pump.

 

[NitroTech]

No. It doesn't have the amperage to run a sump pump.

 

[TXNitro]

I've wondered if it will charge my digital camera battery? I'm not about to test it, for fear I will zap/kill my battery - but what is it designed to power? I have visuals of an electric razor or game boy or similar.......I really should spend some time in the owners manual for this feature, huh?!

 

[DrTaz]

From the Manual:

POWER INVERTER​

There is a 110–volt, 150–watt inverter outlet located on
the back of the center console to convert DC current to
AC current. This outlet can be used to power small​

appliances and electronics.

So, you will be able to power anything that consumes 150 Watts or less. More electronic devices have an indication of current draw or watts required. If watts, obvious. If current listed, use the formula:
P = E x I P=Power E=Voltage I= Current
So, If P = 150 Watts maximum, and your voltage is constant at 115 Volts, then don't expect to power anything that draws more than 1.3 amps.
By the way, most camera, Blackberry, phone or MP3 chargers ware rated in the third of an amp area. In theory, you should be able to plug in a few things back there ....
Remember to turn on the switch at the dash to make the plug work

 

[David Louis Harter]

110V Power Outlet Is Useful

I've wondered if it will charge my digital camera battery? I'm not about to test it, for fear I will zap/kill my battery - but what is it designed to power?

I have used the 110V power outlet to charge my camera batteries (Nikon D1). It worked perfectly. There should be no concern whatever. I have also used the 110V power outlet to power/charge my PDA (HP iPAQ 2795), my cell phone (Motorola RAZR), and my laptop (HP dv9500t).

The concern with the 110V power outlet should be with regard to the limitation imposed by the power potential of the inverter. I would not recommend using it to power hungry appliances, such as vacuums, heaters, etc. For low-amperage appliances, it should work fine.

__________________
- David
NITRORT - http://www.catechnologies.com/blog/mrnitroplate.jpg

 

[TXNitro]

THANKS Dr.Taz & David!!! I'm glad to see that some of our normal electronic toys can be charged/utilized in that plug! I'll have to give mine a try :shy:

 

[SJMac]

THANKS Dr.Taz & David!!! I'm glad to see that some of our normal electronic toys can be charged/utilized in that plug! I'll have to give mine a try :shy:

It works great for my Treo 680 - if I remember to turn it on at the control up front!

 

[heavychevy]

So and electric chair for those pesky grandkids is out of the question??:thk:

 

[DrTaz]

So and electric chair for those pesky grandkids is out of the question??:thk:

LOL! Might work OK for that 'Maxwell Smart cone of silence mod' though!

 

[lilsalmon]

Worked well on my digital camera battery.

 

[KenCary]

I've wondered if it will charge my digital camera battery? I'm not about to test it, for fear I will zap/kill my battery - but what is it designed to power? I have visuals of an electric razor or game boy or similar.......I really should spend some time in the owners manual for this feature, huh?!

No problem.

There is no mystery about the inverter. Also don't fear using 3 prong plugs with an adapter and skipping the ground plug. This assumes that they are low power like a PC adapter.

Although Dodge will not tell you this for legal reasons. There is little or no risk as both lines are "floating" in an inverter in a car which means that there is little or no potential from line to ground.

Trust me this is my are of professional expertise.

 

[NO2SLT]

I run / charge my IBM laptop from it. Works great! I am curious to see how "clean" the AC voltage is coming from the outlet. I don't have access to a compact O-scope. Maybe one of you electronic guru's could post a screen capture from a Digital storage scope?

 

[KenCary]

I run / charge my IBM laptop from it. Works great! I am curious to see how "clean" the AC voltage is coming from the outlet. I don't have access to a compact O-scope. Maybe one of you electronic guru's could post a screen capture from a Digital storage scope?

I would not worry about the waveform if you are going into a Laptop power brick. The can tolerate square waves, and quasi sinewaves without a problem.

Although I have not scoped it, I would guess the inverter in the Nitro is quasisqaurewave.

Ken

 

[Bubba]

I've used mine for a portable cooler for my fishing trips back home. I didn't have a problem with it on a 7 hour drive. Worked great!!!!!!!:smileup:

 

[NO2SLT]

Is the inverter in the center console, or is it mounted elsewhere?

 

[NitroTech]

Under the rear seat, on the right side.

 

[VegasNitro]

I thought P= R X I(SQUARED)?

 

[KenCary]

I thought P= R X I(SQUARED)?

Here you go: http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-ohm.htm

Also keep in mind that an inverter is AC so we have to talk about impedance rather than resistance. Also keep in mind that we need to talk about RMS not peak to peak values.

Ken

 

[NO2SLT]

You are both correct.

I thought P= R X I(SQUARED)?

You are correct. But! No manufacturer lists the resistance of a product. Just it's Voltage and Current requirements. So we can't use R in the formula. You can also get Power by Vsqared / R.

 

[Waldorf]

You are correct. But! No manufacturer lists the resistance of a product. Just it's Voltage and Current requirements. So we can't use R in the formula. You can also get Power by Vsqared / R.

cut it out you rocket scientists, you are giving me a headache, and no DK, it's not a tumour before you ask!!!!