Wobbly Dick

Thanks everyone for your guidance! As you know, I have been looking into the difference between modified and pure sine waves; it seems that most of the problems centered around clocks! Digging a bit deeper, it seems that it is the wave form that is the problem and not the rating. The modified wave is basically a decreasing and increasing voltage, that mimics the AC, that is produced by a decreasing and increasing square wave pattern. A square wave is either on or off, one voltage or another, and it is this that causes the problem with clocks and other related timing circuits ie, DVD, PCs, Microwaves etc. A pure sine wave inverter mimics the true sine wave of the AC and therefore does not have this problem. I will be getting a pure sine wave inverter. So now which one

Ta Moley

Cheers for advice guys It sounds as if an inverter would be a good idea and I suppose the power used wouldn't vary much when running tv, laptop because they are stepped down to 12v anyway. The fidge would use more, but not an amount that I would need to worry about, would it? So next question, I now have a choice of Quasi, modified or pure sine wave and what about size?

Cheers Daniel!

I have noticed a large range of spot lights, from car type to magnificent 12"+ lights that look as though they would give you a sun tan! What would you advice?

I am in need of an inverter, or I should say, I think I need an inverter! Moving on board soon to live, there is 240v sockets for use with landline and 12v lighting. I would like to keep energy consuption down to a minimum as I will be continually cruising. I was wondering if it would be best to use 12v appliances, or go for standard 240v units and invest in an inverter. The problem is, if an inverter is the best option which to go for, pure or modified? I will need a fridge, tv and laptop, so what is the best thing to do?

What a smart idea! do you have any more pictures; up and down?

Fantastic

Oh Nice! Ok Pat are you having me on!? Slue sounds a bit to much like loo If it's true, where do I find them?

Thanks for info and link!