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question on inverters and converters

PostPosted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:17 pm
by snowball
I bought a electric throw.....cause I am cold...just have the buddy for heat not enough
talk about layers :? but the institution book yes it had one!!! said not to use with inverted power....in my mind I confused the two. so thought I couldn't use it and haven't but today in something that Nan said on FB realized that I had mixed them up....however if they are all in one the inverter and converter could I use it .... I seriously don't know if they are or not...someone needs to help me understand my system more...I am plugged in but as I understand as far as the cord goes it diminishes what would be 30 down to perhaps 20 ... I wish I could have a outlet right next to me...but it is what is...so what it boils down to is would you use the throw or give it as a gift...
sheila

Re: question on inverters and converters

PostPosted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 1:38 am
by Bethers
If you're plugged in you're fine.

Re: question on inverters and converters

PostPosted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:43 am
by chalet05
Beth is right. I do have a 12 volt blanket that is good when not plugged in.

Re: question on inverters and converters

PostPosted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:48 pm
by snowball
thanks that is good news I hope will plug it in and look at the volt meter and see what it does... happy day if it will work
sheila

Re: question on inverters and converters

PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:11 pm
by snowball
it worked !!!! thanks bunches...Anita where did you find a 12 volt throw?
sheila

Re: question on inverters and converters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:21 am
by avalen

Re: question on inverters and converters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:28 am
by Cudedog
My goodness!

I had never heard of such a thing. Just may need to get one!

Anyone know what the current draw (in amps) is?

Thanks!

Anne

Re: question on inverters and converters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:18 pm
by avalen
Anne, I googled
"amp draw of 12v blanket"
Numerous articles popped up, too numerous to post, recommend you Google same and decide which ones you would like to check out.
Specs on the Amazon link only said it was gentle on the car battery, so that's no help

Re: question on inverters and converters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 5:15 pm
by Cudedog
Thanks, Ava!

Try not to worry too much about the "retake" request. It happens. I have a relative that this happened to, and it turned out to be a cyst.

I had a breast lump/tumor/growth many years ago (along with breast discharge), had it removed, it turned out to be a non-cancerous tumor of the milk duct. This was about 20 years ago, it has never recurred.

Holding good thoughts for you.

Anne