Inverters.

Has anyone had any experience running an inverter plugged into their cigarette lighter?
My wife is now on oxygen and has a home air condenser that I would like to haul instead of oxygen bottles but I'm worried about the electrical system being damaged.
Thanks!

 

Buy a good one that is rated strong enough and then some for the condenser and it will not be a problem.
We have a Schumacher that has did well for years.
Bought it to run the wife’s breast pumps after each kid. So glad that stage of life (x3) is over!!

 

Thanks for the info!

 

The plug in to cigarette lighter type are usually fairly light duty. Your wattage/ amps will be limited to that circuits fuse size. They are at best only good for charging laptops/ phones.

I wouldn't worry about your electrical system of the vehicle, but more if it would be adequate to your need.

I would think a hard wired unit installed / wired correctly would suit your needs better.

 

How big of an inverter are you looking to put in and how much power does the air condenser draw?

I have two 150W inverters I've used in my truck on all my 12v outlets. I think my cigarette outlets say to not exceed that. I mainly use them to charge my laptop or portable speaker.

I hardwired a 400W harbor freight inverter to my battery years ago and that worked terribly, wouldn't recommend going to harbor freight for inverters...

 

Can you post the nameplate of the condenser you're wife is using?

 

Good info. Thanks guys

 

Thanks for all of the great info everyone.
JimboSlice413, my wife is getting a portable unit so I don't have to worry about the big concentrator any more - whew.
Take care.