Inverter for power tools

redser7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

paddy147

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

They were on sale from the 16th may.

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

redser7

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

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

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

redser7

Ok message received. Thanks CJ

paddy147

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

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