Vector VEC 024B 400-Watt D/C to A/C Power Inverter with Power Level Meter

by Vector

Product Features

• Heavy-duty cable clamps for high output direct battery connections
• Soft Start Technology (SST)
• Turbo Cooling
• Wattage output power level meter

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 3 inches ; 2.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00152JP4E
• Item model number: VEC 024
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,316 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Vector VEC024B 400 Watt D/C To A/C Power Inverter (with Power Level Meter) turns your vehicle's 12 volt DC electrical output into 110/120 volts of AC power simply by plugging the unit into your vehicle's power outlet. The Vector VEC024B boasts the following features: Soft Start Technology (SST); automatic reset; turbo cooling; noise filter technology; double AC outlet; LED power and fault indicators; heavy-duty cable clamps for high output direct battery connections.

Product Description

Vector 024 400-Watt Power Inverter

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Convenient and Easy to Use, September 3, 2007

By 

Tetsu Uma "The 'Iron Horse'" (Illinois Native in Manassas Park, VA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

I bought the Vector MAXX 400 watt inverter because it was about the highest wattage inverter available that still plugged into the cigarette lighter and I am not displeased. The unit comes with both a cigarette lighter cord and alligator clips which can be attached directly to the battery. These are color coded and connected to the unit by the user. I just leave the cigarette lighter cord attached as it still fits in the convenient hard-shell carrying case in that configuration. The unit has audio alarm for low power, a circuit breaker, and a fan which is not too loud.

I found it easy to use - just hook up the cables, plug it in and run my stuff. I mostly use this to power a laptop running navigation software or recharge a cell phone and it works great. (I probably do not need this much power for these tasks but you never know when you will need the extra juice for other usage.) It powered the laptop on a 12 hour drive from Chicago to D.C. with no problems. I do use a surge suppressor for the laptop but that is just me and to the best of my knowledge, the Vector MAXX has never triggered the surge suppressor.

My only (mild) complaint is that the cords are a little short. Overall, I find it easy to use and pretty handy to have around. I recommend it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Only 80 Watts from Lighter, November 22, 2010

By 

A. Harrison - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

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This review is from: Vector VEC 024B 400-Watt D/C to A/C Power Inverter with Power Level Meter (Lawn & Patio)

I was disappointed to read in the manual that you can only pull 80 watts when this unit is plugged into a cigarette lighter. Many cars have 15amp fuses on the lighter, which is 180 watts. I own two "smaller" inverters that deliver 150 Watts from the lighter. If the 80 Watt limitation had been mentioned in the ad copy, I wouldn't have purchased this item.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 400 Watt Invertor, March 28, 2010

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Old Grunt (No. CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vector VEC 024B 400-Watt D/C to A/C Power Inverter with Power Level Meter (Lawn & Patio)

This invertor works very well. It replaced a burned out invertor I have on a mobile emergency cart-based power backup. I live in the Sierra foothills where PG&E power outages are more frequent than normal. The cart has a 12v deep-cycle battery and two 400 watt invertors mounted on it. It easily runs a couple of CFL lamps and a fan for several hours.

I have a 5000 watt gas generator, but that is too much work for short duration outages and the mobile cart fills the need just fine without all the noise.