To answer Michael\'s question. Yes there are different quality and performance levels of inverters just like there are cars. Most are either made in Canada or Korea/Asia or both. Depending on how much you want to spend you probably don\'t want to go much over 600 or 700 watts because they will get too big and heavy after that. The things you want to look for are good voltage stabilization i.e. 120vAC +/- 3%, a high a surge or peak power i.e. 600 watt inverter with a 1,000 watt surge. This is important as studio strobes draw their power when recycling for a momentary period. Then other features like built in GFCI or a GFCI receptacle for safety. Based on price and features, the two top guys I researched (they are customers of mine as well) are Samlex and Xantrex (Prowatt SW Series). Bother have 600 or 700 watt units with GFCI. The Prowatt is a great deal but there are few reviews. The ones they do have are good though.
Yes Simon, I was going to put a watertight plate on it but the opening is too long for a standard plate so I\'m going to have to make something. But I also plan on not being out in the rain so it will be mainly for physical protection. Thanks for responding.
Apr 18, 2010 at 10:38 AM
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