Inverter for power tools

redser7 · 01-06-2013 1:14pm #1

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-D137A240-7C356F59/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_31817.htm

Hi, Lidl have this inverter coming up. I'm always finding a need for power tools at the allotment but don't want to invest in a generator.
Do you think this could be the answer? Any reason why it would be bad to run a power saw or power washer say off the car?

Thanks a lot for any advice.

brightspark · 01-06-2013 1:24pm

300W won't be enough to run a power washer or power saw.

01-06-2013 5:15pm

That inverter is for the likes of charging a laptop, powering a small tv etc. I wouldn't try to run any power tools off a car battery.

paddy147 · 01-06-2013 5:18pm

redser7 wrote: »

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-D137A240-7C356F59/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_31817.htm

Hi, Lidl have this inverter coming up. I'm always finding a need for power tools at the allotment but don't want to invest in a generator.
Do you think this could be the answer? Any reason why it would be bad to run a power saw or power washer say off the car?

Thanks a lot for any advice.

Buy one of the Parkside/Lidl petrol power generators when they come up for sale next.

Around 200-210 euro,and good enough for using power tools like chop saws or sabre saws on an alotment.:)

red sean · 01-06-2013 5:27pm

Good advice (as usual) from Paddy!
Any cheap inverter is dear! They destroy chargers and are only good for short-term use of something like a light.

paddy147 · 01-06-2013 5:40pm

redser7 wrote: »

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-D137A240-7C356F59/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_31817.htm

Hi, Lidl have this inverter coming up. I'm always finding a need for power tools at the allotment but don't want to invest in a generator.
Do you think this could be the answer? Any reason why it would be bad to run a power saw or power washer say off the car?

Thanks a lot for any advice.

Still some available in Lidl,Artane...opposite Tesco Artane Castle.:)

230 euro.

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-051B6A91-FDDE65C1/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_30945.htm

redser7 · 01-06-2013 5:42pm

Pity, thanks lads. A generator is too much dosh for what I need.
So if I had the engine running would it definitely not run this for short bursts ...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Decker-KS890ECN-Scorpion-Saw/dp/B00032II4A#productDetails

Last throw of the dice

redser7 · 01-06-2013 5:44pm

They had a lighter version of this one a couple weeks ago so was hoping it might just do it

paddy147 · 01-06-2013 5:46pm

redser7 wrote: »

They had a lighter version of this one a couple weeks ago so was hoping it might just do it

Theres also 1 or 2 of those left in Lidl Artane.

Plugs into lighter socket and has a mains/3 pin plug at the other end.

Its only 150w though.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/150w-power-inverter-fits-cup-holder-with-usb-port-16-99-lidl-1550138

paddy147 · 01-06-2013 5:52pm

They were on sale from the 16th may.

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_31192.htm

redser7 · 01-06-2013 6:09pm

Thanks. Yeah I know, I meant the first one I linked to is a heavier one than that one, it's 300 watt. On average would just be quick 5 minute jobs.

paddy147 · 01-06-2013 6:12pm

redser7 wrote: »

Thanks. Yeah I know, I meant the first one I linked to is a heavier one than that one, it's 300 watt. On average would just be quick 5 minute jobs.

If you were to do it,then Id be leaving the car on and running.

I personally wouldnt do it though.

CJhaughey · 01-06-2013 8:00pm

That saw is 400w the inverter you linked to is only 300w
It won't work.
Buy a good handsaw and use that.

redser7 · 01-06-2013 8:59pm

Ok message received. Thanks CJ

paddy147 · 01-06-2013 9:04pm

If you have lots of 5 minute jobs to do on the allotment and can get them done in a day or over a weekend,then why not hire out a small generator from a builders providers.

Probably be about 40-45 euro for the day.

Hire it out on a Friday,and you get to keep it all weekend long.
But you only pay for the Friday.

Dont know if that would suit you??

redser7 · 02-06-2013 9:03am

Thanks Paddy. No it's more running repairs and bits and pieces the odd time.
But thanks

Inverter for power tools

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