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Whistler PI-800W 800 Watt Power Inverter |  | Brand: Whistler Radar
Category: Lawn & Patio
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 134073
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 13 x 3.5 x 12
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: PI-800W
Model: PI-800W
UPC: 523034033788
EAN: 0523034033788
ASIN: B000621X2G
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| Features:
| • | 800 Watt continuous power, with 1600 Watt peak power | | • | Overload, short-circuit, and temperature protection | | • | Electronic circuit protection, and cooling fan | | • | Converts 12V DC to 110V AC | | • | Includes battery cables (alligator-clamp style) |
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Product Description
800 Watt Mobile Power Inverter Converts 12V DC to 110V AC. Provides various kinds of Protection like Voltage protection, Short-circuit protection, Overload protection to Devices. Main Features Manufacturer: Whistler Group, IncManufacturer Part Number: PI-800WManufacturer Website Address: www.whistlergroup.com
Amazon.com Product Description
The Whistler PI-800 800 Watt power inverter allows you to run some AC appliances right from your car, boat or RV. Perfect for weekend use and life on the road. They're also great for power outages.  800 Watts continuous power to run AC appliances right from your car, boat or RV. Click to enlarge. |  Two separate outlets. Click to enlarge. |  Connects directly to your vehicle's battery. Click to enlarge. | Whistler Power Inverters
For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. It can be a mobile office, communications or entertainment center, or simply an expression of our personality. Whistler products are designed to make the time you spend in your vehicle more productive, more fulfilling, safer, or just simply more fun. Whistler's mission is to provide products that improve your driving experience. Whistler offers a complete line of DC to AC inverters ranging in capacity from 100 Watts to 3000 Watts. These inverters offer advanced technology, dependable operation and will provide years of reliable service when used in accordance with their operating instructions. PI-800 Features
- Full Output Power--Other inverters have reduced output over time.
- High Surge
- Cooling fan
- Ground Fault Sensing
- 80 Amp Power Requirement--at rated output
Electronic Circuit Protection
- Overload Protection
Inverter will automatically shut down if load exceeds inverter rating.
- Smart Surge Control
Inverter will attempt to start loads above the continuous rating for up to 10 seconds.
- Voltage Protection
Whenever the input exceeds 15 volts DC or is less than 10 volts, the inverter will automatically shutdown.
- Short Circuit Protection
Automatically shuts down until short circuit is removed.
- Thermal Cutoff
Automatically shuts down if internal temperature exceeds safe design parameters. What's in the Box
Whistler PI-800 800 Watt power inverter, User's Manual
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 Excellent Inverter, True surge capacity December 14, 2009
G. Adkins (Ona, WV United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought this inverter after researching several different models. My house is fairly rural, and I lose power a half-dozen times a year. About 2 of these outages last more than a day, so clearly this won't help with that, as I don't have a dozen deep cycle batteries lying around.
This model has incredible starting capacity, and I purchased this model because I wanted one that could start and run my fridge from a battery so I don't lose a few hundred dollars in food every time the power goes out. The manual states that this model can provide 2x rated power (1600 w in this case) for a FULL 10 SECONDS. That is incredible and unheard of in an inverter this price. If you download the manuals for most, they state they can provide 2x rated power, but for only 0.1 second. 0.1 second? That's hardly helpful, and won't start any motor. I can confirm that this unit will easily start and run both of my refrigerators without any difficulty. Obviously the surge capacity is reduced with the batteries reduced power capacity, and it won't surge 2x when the battery is low. Additionally, I was impressed with the manual recommending "just try it", if you didn't know if the inverter could handle your load. That indicates they trust their design, and gives me confidence as well.
Just today I used this inverter with a trolling motor battery from my boat. I was able to watch TV and operate a lamp with a CFL bulb for about 5 hours until power came back on. This includes my 57" CRT projection TV, 700w amp and DirecTiVo. My Kill-A-Watt EZ indicates that it pulls about 350w idle. It ran from this inverter for 5 hours without any difficulty, and only became warm to the touch. The power output is cleaner than my borrowed generator; the TV picture was rock solid, no audio artifacts through the amp.
Caveats:
1) When the battery runs down, the surge capacity is reduced. It still had an hour of TV left, but it would no longer start the fridge.
2) The power is not clean enough to satisfy the APC UPS on my TiVo. It ran the battery down on the UPS since it was convinced my power was dirty. Moving the power to the inverter directly solved this problem.
3) This unit pulls a LOT of current when running. Tonight one of the nuts on the battery post was loose, and the inverter kept shutting down. Once I realized the problem, I tightened the nut and all was well. The loose nut could not provide the current needed to run the Inverter. Mess with the battery clamps, and it will give you a big spark, pretty bright if your power is out. ;-)
great product February 16, 2010
Todd Campbell
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
beat expectations. powered a small fridge cross-country in our 4runner. continue to use it when laptops or other need to be plugged in in the car.
More amps, less cramps May 4, 2010
James J. Atwell (ANDERSON, IN, US)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought the inverter for one main reason, to start my snowblower. It has a pull starter that isn't always the easiest thing in the world to use however. The snowblower also has a starter that works if it is connected to a plug-in, but sometimes I run the thing where there aren't any electrical plug-ins. This thing is "the berries" for not only starting the snowblower but running my compressor and even re-charging my handicap scooter as I drive in my van. It seems as though I'm finding new uses all the time. I love it!
power inverter July 19, 2010
Michael L. Griffith
The Whisler PI-800 Watt Power Inverter is as described. I have a long drive, and cannot run a power cord that far for my hedge trimmer. I decided this inverter would provide enough power, and I was amazed how easy it was to hook up to my car battery. The trimmers worked like a charm. I am well satisfied with this product, and do recommend it. I am sure I will find other uses for it. The 800 Watt Converter doesn't cost that much more over the 400 Watt unit. I think it is better to have more power than you might need, rather than not enough.
 Very good product January 4, 2007
Donald E. Martineau
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I used to run a freezer in the back of my pickup when I went elk hunting. It ran for 4 days - all the way from Colorodo to Virginia.
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