Eight models of power inverters

Nov 5, 2009

Updated Nov 30, 2009

Power inverters convert a vehicle’s 12-volt battery power to household AC power. They include eight models offering up to three grounded AC outlets to power and charge laptop computers, coffee makers, TVs, power tools, DVD players, digital cameras and more.

POWERDRIVE, www.powerdriveinverters.com, (866) 622-7979

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