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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.
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The Vector 400-watt power inverter provides 400W continuous, 800W peak power and utilizes Soft Start Technology to gradually and safely ramp up the output voltage, while the automatic reset restarts automatically if the inverter shuts down.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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.
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
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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
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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.
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very Poor and Disposable Design (on Purpose!)
I had no real complaints with the functioning of the unit until it died (and I actually repaired!). I used it on occasion, not very often. Read more
Published 5 months ago by William N. Mchugh
Great except for the A/C cord
The inverter is quiet and works well, except for the A/C power cord. It overheats welds itself together, and the spring between the nipple and the fuse collapsed after 2 hours of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by mpklaus
Rugged little unit!
Believe it or not, I found the Vector 400-watt D/C to A/C inverter on the side of the road. I was out for an exercise walk in a steady rain last month, and picked up this odd red... Read more
Published 7 months ago by John Sparkman
Not Impressed
I would actually give this product less than 1 star.
I had minor problems with it after about 3 months. Read more
I had minor problems with it after about 3 months. Read more
Published 10 months ago by vettguy
WORKS GREAT
I ordered this for my son because we already had one and liked it. It works great and is useful for long car trips to plug in our computer to watch movies.
Published 10 months ago by J. Vedrode
Good power, fan can annoy
I too found the fan noise excessive. My feeling is that at low current levels, like charging a cellular phone, the fan is not necessary. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Miltiadis
performed its function well
It powered laptops, cell phones, and other battery chargers well on a cross country road trip I went on recently. Read more
Published 20 months ago by no real name
Great Durable Inverter
I bought this back in February 2006 in a local store but I'm glad to see they're still for sale. I've used it on every long trip I've taken since then and it has earned its spot... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Steve B
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