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Xantrex Technologies 851-0700 XPower Plus 700-Watt Inverter | 
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| Brand: Xantrex
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $48.99
You Save: $31.00 (39%)
New (40) from $48.99
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 1042
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 10 x 4 x 10
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 851-0700
Model: 851-0700
UPC: 715535111373
EAN: 0715535111373
ASIN: B00009OYH8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 700-watt inverter for converting DC to AC power | | • | Power electronic gear and appliances while on the road | | • | Measures 7.2-by-4.1-by-2.2 inches; weighs 3 pounds | | • | Automatically detects low-vehicle battery to avoid depletion | | • | 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Xantrex Technologies XPower Plus 700-Watt Inverter provides portable power for trucks, RVs, boats, and minivans. By plugging the inverter directly into your vehicle's 12-volt cigarette lighter, you can turn your vehicle into a mobile office and operate devices such as a 27-inch TV or 20-inch TV/DVD combo, a camcorder, a laptop computer, or small power tools and small kitchen appliances. This compact, lightweight unit automatically senses low-battery voltage so you never have to worry about a depleted battery. It is a quiet alternative to noisy, gas-powered generators; it will provide hours of emergency power during snowstorms or blackouts. The high-efficiency design transfers 90-percent of the battery's power to your equipment. An automatic shutdown mechanism protects against overload, over-temperature and low battery conditions. The inverter is equipped with two 3-prong grounded AC outlets, a DC outlet and hardwire applications. The durable plastic unit is 7.2-by-4.1-by-2.2 inches in size and weighs just 3 pounds. It is covered by a 1-year warranty.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Great Inverter, Quiet, Requires Wiring For Practical Use In Vehicle July 8, 2005
RockRunner85
45 out of 45 found this review helpful
I have 2 of these inverters. On in a Jeep Wrangler that I take offroad and camping. Works great for powering lights, etc. Handles the abuse of bouncing around on rocky terrain fine. I have the unit installed under the dash and leave it on 24/7. Has yet to drain the battery due to its small standby draw (I drive it atleast every other day). The fan only turns on when the output exceeds 100 watts making this unit very quiet.
The other inverter is installed under the passegner seat in a Toyota Sequoia. Never had any issues with this one either. Works great for powering the PlayStation2, portable DVD players, and other electronics.
Since the 700 model is cabable of powering electronics of 560 watts 4.8 amps continously, which is 46 amps on 12v power it is not able to be used through your cigarette lighter. The cigarette wiring is too thin to handle this kind of current not to mention the cigarette lighter fuse is not rated for it either. Xantrex provides battery clamps, which I find don't work well if you want the inverter inside the vehicle.
The solution is to pickup some 6 gauge wire from your local Home Depot or Lowes and some heavy duty terminals and heat shrink. Mount the inverter and run 6 guage red wire to the battery. Crimp on the terminals and heat shrink it. For the ground I used a bolt on the firewall of the Jeep and the bolt on the seat in the Toyota. Use 6 guage black wire for this.
If the above is not something you want to do your local audio installation store should be able to install it. Otherwise go with the XPower 400 watt model which can be used with the cigarette lighter for small loads, it does require the battery clamps or hard wiring for loads over 150 watts.
Works great October 16, 2005
Texasop (Dallas, TX)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I received two of the inverters and both worked great. I was able to easily run a 27" TV and a VCR off one inverter without problems. I would suggest the use of a deep cycle battery if you want to use them long term, multiple times.
Very pleased January 4, 2007
Michael Provost (Cape Cod)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I work on my boat which is stored in a yard without any electrical hookups. This unit handles a palm sander and polisher with ease. A perfect solution for devices that have moderate power ratings such as those I've mentioned.
Great inverter and very small. October 10, 2007
J. Eiger (Cleveland, Oh)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was surprised at how small and lightweight this inverter is for it's rated output; which is 540 watts continuous. I can pull 580 to 600 watts (from my 120 volt 5 amp weed wacker) for about 20 minutes before the unit beeps, but it still runs about another 5 minutes before it automatically shuts down. Let it cool and it's ready to go again; very nice feature. Virtually silent, including the fan. Great inverter for the price.
I love it, Just one Beware for you guys October 18, 2007
C. Trisdale (Jackson, MS)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love this thing. Don't make the mistake I did and reverse polarity from the battery. Zap. If you do though, mine was an easy fix. Open the bottom of the case and there are 2 40 amp (look like car fuses) fuses. I burned both of mine out. I replaced them and it is back to work. I use this thing for tailgaiting by the way. It runs a 32 inch LCD and Satellite receiver with no problems.
My solution for the reverse polarity.. Big Red Dot by the Positive terminal. I guess I have to make it idiot proof (me)
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