It varies . Depends on the item. For example .LED lighting is not yet quite as efficient as flourescent so that running flourecent ( or CLT)off sine AC might be worthwhile despite the 10 % converter loss. Also some things like ice boxes can be more efficient and rugged and less expensive if they are the AC line type.
Chris S
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>
> Hi Eric
> How much power is lost due to the conversion. Is it appreciable
> or negligible?
> For example, if I had the choice between running a certain item off of
> DC or off
> of AC , would my battery bank last a lot longer off DC?
>
> Thanks George
>
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> Eric wrote:
> >
> >
> > What do you want to know? There are inverters available in many
> > regular retail outlets that will convert 12VDC to 120VAC, ranging from
> > 150 to 500 watts. Sine wave AC output is better for electronics.
> > Anything else?
> >
> > Fair winds,
> > Eric
> >
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> > >
> > > somebody tell me about low voltage DC to high voltage AC conversion.
> > >
> >
> >
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