Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 23:54:42 +0100 From: "Ralphie" <davenopsam.freeserve.co.uk> Subject: Re: Will a power inverter dammage my Saab?
INVERTERS CAN BE TRICKY WITH PC,S I WONT BORE YOU ABOUT MODIFIED SINE WAVES BUT IT CAN LEAD TO THE SYSTEM CRASHING A LOT THE POST ABOUT A POTABLE PC IS A BETTER OPTION THAN THE INVERTER REGARDS RALPHIE Christopher Prouty <chrispnopsamemovethis.net> wrote in message news:ruhk48a1lg780nopsam.supernews.com... > Hi all. > > I am building an MP3 player to integrate with my stereo in my 1995 9000 CS. > The player itself will be a pentium 166 with a sound card and a hard drive > and a network interface card. > > To power the computer I am planning on installing a 140W power inverter. > > My question is: Since this inverter will be powering the system and drawing > off the car's battery (only when the car is running of course), will this > cause any dammage to my car's electrical system? Will this cause > unnecessary strain on the alternator? > > Thanks for any assistance. > Chris > > >