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Product Specifications
Width (inches)9.20 inches
Technical Details
- 400 W Continuous Power Handling
- 5v USB output
- 2 Grounded AC Receptacles
- Thermal Shutdown and Reverse Polarity Protection
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Product Description
The Cobra CPI 480 is a 12-Volt DC to 120-Volt AC power inverter that provides 400 Watts of power handling and 800 Watts of peak power. This unit comes equipped with two grounded AC receptacles and a 5-Volt USB output, allowing you to power and charge a wide variety of devices. It connects to your vehicle via a 12-Volt cigarette lighter plug or with direct-to-battery cables. In addition, this inverter keeps you and your gear safe with clean modified sine wave power, reverse polarity protection, thermal shutdown, low voltage alarm and shutdown, and an external fuse.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
91 of 94 people found the following review helpful
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I has been on ever since I put it in my semi. I have a laptop, a printer, and four chargers for cordless devices hooked to it on a power strip. The fan will come on if I'm watching a movie on the laptop but that is the only time I have ever heard the fan come on. It is exposed to temps from below 0 to 80+ and hasn't complained yet.
215 of 230 people found the following review helpful
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I just opened the package and haven't used this thing yet - so I can't comment on functionality - but I wanted to let others know that this unit DOES come with a cigarette lighter plug (as well as a set of alligator clips) that you can attach to the screw posts.
I wasted a couple bucks on a separate cigarette lighter plug when I ordered because the product information says nothing about coming with the cigarette lighter plug.
Oh - There is also a sticker on the cigarette lighter cable warning not to draw more than 150 watts when using it plugged into a lighter socket (use the alligator clips or your own custom wires to connect straight to the battery for full power)
I wasted a couple bucks on a separate cigarette lighter plug when I ordered because the product information says nothing about coming with the cigarette lighter plug.
Oh - There is also a sticker on the cigarette lighter cable warning not to draw more than 150 watts when using it plugged into a lighter socket (use the alligator clips or your own custom wires to connect straight to the battery for full power)
83 of 86 people found the following review helpful
The power inverter works great. I used it on a 5000 mile road trip powering a PS3 and iPhone and another cell phone along the way, in addition to other small electronics. To get the most power out of the unit, you need to hard wire it directly to the battery. I mounted it under the passenger seat and ran some 8 gauge wire. Very easy installation. I looked at several inverters before purchasing this one. The usb connection was what sold me on the unit. I now have an easy way to charge my iPhone without having to buy a car charger or taking up one of the regular power outlet slots. Well worth the money. The only thing to note for Amazon is that the product listing advertises that it comes with a carry case. It does not. No problem for me because I don't really care, but it may matter to you. I believe the CPI 475 does include the case.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
worked like magic
First off, I never write reviews for products & I def had to for this one. I had a camping trip in Yosemite coming up & wanted to use our aerobed instead of having to buy a camping... Read more
Published 5 days ago by zoeyzoey
No Problems, Works As Described
Received the unit within 2 days. (Prime member)
The inverter came with dash plug-in and clip on cables.
I used Monster 8 Gauge wire to direct wire to battery. Read more
The inverter came with dash plug-in and clip on cables.
I used Monster 8 Gauge wire to direct wire to battery. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Stephen D. Feist
GREAT PRODUCT
Received the inverter right on time hooked up to a 12v deep cycle marine battery and wooohooo worked GREAT. Runs all the lights outside of my home and in the chicken coop! Read more
Published 9 days ago by Earnest J. Tilley
Don't waste your money.
Don't waste your money. Cobra CPI 480 400-Watt 12 Volt DC to 120 Volt AC Power Inverter died after just 5 months. My previous inverter lasted 10 years. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Tigers03
simpley awesome
I have run this 24/7 for the last month and it has not failed at all. Going to buy another one to go under other seat....and it was way way cheaper on here too.....
Published 15 days ago by Sky Tripp
Burned up on first turn on.
I hooked it up and turned on the switch and a big puff of smoke came out of the inverter and smeld like wire burning. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Robert W. Bailey
Compact and works well
I bought this to wire it up in the glove box of my truck. I have it hard wired to the fuse block and so far so good. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Blueblur1984
Loud Fan
The inverter's little fan is very loud and the only time it is not on is when there's no load placed on it.
On a campground this would be unacceptable. Read more
On a campground this would be unacceptable. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Yu Kwan Cheng
Worked well for a while
When it arrived the package was already opened. A little concerning but I started it up and it ran fine. I use it everyday to power a laptop in my vehicle. Read more
Published 1 month ago by mxracer527
fuses blowup
I purchased this item in march, once I connect it to 100AH battery, it blow up the Inverter circuitery, leaving the item smoked and smelling as well. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Tavarez
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