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Xantrex Technologies 851-0700 XPower Plus 700-Watt Inverterx$39.99
  (14 reviews)
Best Price: $79.99 $39.99
The Xantrex Technologies XPower Plus 700-Watt Inverter provides portable power for trucks, RVs, boats, and minivans. By plugging the inverter directly into your vehicle’s 12-volt cigarette lighter, you can turn your vehicle into a mobile office and operate devices such as a 27-inch TV or 20-inch TV/DVD combo, a camcorder, a laptop computer, or small power tools and small kitchen appliances. This compact, lightweight unit automatically senses low-battery voltage so you never have to worry about a depleted battery. It is a quiet alternative to noisy, gas-powered generators; it will provide hours of emergency power during snowstorms or blackouts. The high-efficiency design transfers 90-percent of the battery's power to your equipment. An automatic shutdown mechanism protects against overload, over-temperature and low battery conditions. The inverter is equipped with two 3-prong grounded AC outlets, a DC outlet and hardwire applications. The durable plastic unit is 7.2-by-4.1-by-2.2 inches in size and weighs just 3 pounds. It is covered by a 1-year warranty.
MPN: 851-0700 - UPC: 715535111373
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Customer Reviews
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Before you buy
By on 2003-08-16
This item is not compatible with a cigarette lighter. I bought one and it came with two connectors to attach directly to the terminals on a car battery. The instruction manual specifically states that the 700 unit cannot be powered by a cigarette lighter, but the smaller 400 and 175 models can.
For emergency use
By A345NW7QRCEYAL on 2003-12-05
I have one of these power inverters for those instances (about 3 times/year)of power losses from rain- or snow-storms. Between my car, the car battery and the power inverter, I have the equivalent of a generator. Be sure to determine the wattage of the electrical devices that will be powered. A 32"-TV will require about 190 watts; floor- or desk lamps require about 75 watts each; a laptop computer needs about 47 watts. A 25-cuft side-by-side refrigerator uses about 750 kilowatt-hours per year (about 85 watts average; 170 watts "surge" when the compressor kicks in )
Great Inverter, Quiet, Requires Wiring For Practical Use In Vehicle
By A1GQX0XZCKBYRE on 2005-07-08
I have 2 of these inverters. On in a Jeep Wrangler that I take offroad and camping. Works great for powering lights, etc. Handles the abuse of bouncing around on rocky terrain fine. I have the unit installed under the dash and leave it on 24/7. Has yet to drain the battery due to its small standby draw (I drive it atleast every other day). The fan only turns on when the output exceeds 100 watts making this unit very quiet.
The other inverter is installed under the passegner seat in a Toyota Sequoia. Never had any issues with this one either. Works great for powering the PlayStation2, portable DVD players, and other electronics.
Since the 700 model is cabable of powering electronics of 560 watts 4.8 amps continously, which is 46 amps on 12v power it is not able to be used through your cigarette lighter. The cigarette wiring is too thin to handle this kind of current not to mention the cigarette lighter fuse is not rated for it either. Xantrex provides battery clamps, which I find don't work well if you want the inverter inside the vehicle.
The solution is to pickup some 6 gauge wire from your local Home Depot or Lowes and some heavy duty terminals and heat shrink. Mount the inverter and run 6 guage red wire to the battery. Crimp on the terminals and heat shrink it. For the ground I used a bolt on the firewall of the Jeep and the bolt on the seat in the Toyota. Use 6 guage black wire for this.
If the above is not something you want to do your local audio installation store should be able to install it. Otherwise go with the XPower 400 watt model which can be used with the cigarette lighter for small loads, it does require the battery clamps or hard wiring for loads over 150 watts.
This product may causes SRS issue with certain vehicles
By A2Q4Z2UKH95VBX on 2005-08-09
I used this product on my Honda Odyssey 2002. This casue the SRS light lit on. I brought the van to Honda Dealer and they said this took away the power from the vehicle that cause the SRS module failure. The cost to repair may upto $800.
I plan to return this product to Amazon.
What is the return process?
Thanks,
Peter
Opps The product REVIEW was inadequate.
By A4VLRKFIRH43T on 2006-07-02
The product I believe is possible very good for what it was meant to be. I have never tried it. This was my fault as I was seeking a converter that would plug into a car cigerette lighter and power small items while driving the car. They exist. They are about 100 watts and would draw a little less than 10 amps. This one was 700 watts and the power draw from the battery would be greater than any fuse size utilized within the auto. It must be attached with alligator clips directly to the car battery terminals. I wasn't thinking about the amp drawing requirement. The review should have somehow indicated how it needed to be attached to the battery.
- Works great
By A8UBEDBMWJLIR on 2005-10-16
I received two of the inverters and both worked great. I was able to easily run a 27" TV and a VCR off one inverter without problems. I would suggest the use of a deep cycle battery if you want to use them long term, multiple times.
- Very pleased
By A3H6WBTPHFASVF on 2007-01-04
I work on my boat which is stored in a yard without any electrical hookups. This unit handles a palm sander and polisher with ease. A perfect solution for devices that have moderate power ratings such as those I've mentioned.
- power inverter review
By A22VGPQ4LOWC7V on 2005-08-04
it worked and delivered power to power the video game we need it to run. but the cooling fan didnt work rite out of the box.
- Excelente +++++
By AARUMCN9WG72A on 2006-12-24
tengo desde hace varios años un par de inversores xantrex de 300w 700w y uno nuevo de 1750w y debo decir que se comporta de una manera excelente, en el lugar que yo vivo no hay tendido electrico y entonces recurrimos a la energia solar como fuente de energia y decir que conozco muchos de mis vecinos con inversores xantrex tanto los viejos Jazz como ahora los x-power y debo decir que son EXCELENTES repito EXCELENTES
- Great inverter and very small.
By A11S69ETERIXH2 on 2007-10-10
I was surprised at how small and lightweight this inverter is for it's rated output; which is 540 watts continuous. I can pull 580 to 600 watts (from my 120 volt 5 amp weed wacker) for about 20 minutes before the unit beeps, but it still runs about another 5 minutes before it automatically shuts down. Let it cool and it's ready to go again; very nice feature. Virtually silent, including the fan. Great inverter for the price.
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Xantrex Technologies 851-0700 XPower Plus 700-Watt Inverter Accessories
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| Product Features |
- 700-watt inverter for converting DC to AC power
- Power electronic gear and appliances while on the road
- Measures 7.2-by-4.1-by-2.2 inches; weighs 3 pounds
- Automatically detects low-vehicle battery to avoid depletion
- 1-year warranty
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