.

So you’re stranded in a forest with no cell phone signal and a broken down car. You know you have the tools to fix the problem, but there isn’t any electricity around to operate anything. What can you do? Well, in such a situation, you can enlist the help of power inverters – unique devices that would allow you to take the DC current from your car battery and convert it into energy that you can use for regular plug-in devices. You can hook up your electric drill or whatever you may be using right to the 12 volt inverter and get yourself out of the situation quickly.

DC to AC inverters can be great fall back devices to keep in your car just in case situations like that one arise. Unless the battery itself is dead, you won’t have any problem getting electricity out in the middle of nowhere. Most of the common models that you’ll find will be small enough to fit in a tool box or glove compartment, so you can store them conveniently and access them whenever you need to. You can be just an arm’s reach away from portable powered safety.

You can also use power inverters to help other people too. Say you noticed an elderly woman with a broken down car on the side of the street. If you wanted to stop and help her, all you’d have to do is bring out your power tools and 12 Volt inverter. The rest would of course be up to your mechanical abilities. Having portable electricity through power inverters can be highly beneficial in a variety of scenarios, and often it’s just nice to know that you have a backup plan in case something goes wrong.

If you’re going to buy a AC inverter be sure you get one that is powerful enough to handle the tools you currently use. Check the highest wattage power tool you have and use it as a reference. The tool may have its energy requirements in amps, so just multiply by 120 to get watts. You’ll probably want to look for models that have alligator clips with them as those will directly attach to the battery of the car. The DC inverters that only go to the cigarette lighter can’t produce as much electricity as the ones who harness direct energy. Check your options and you should be able to find the perfect inverter to keep in your car.