24v inverter

An inverter is a piece of standalone equipment that converts a direct current (DC) voltage to an alternating current (AC) voltage. Such conversions are performed by converting the energy stored in the DC sources like batteries. The batteries in inverters store energy in the form of direct current, while the home appliances we usually use need alternating current. That's why inverters are needed. Inverters typically come in either 12V, 24V, or 48V options, among which 12/24V inverters are more commonly used.

12V vs. 24V inverters

What are the differences between 12V and 24V inverters? As far as performance, features, and functionality are concerned, there is no notable difference between them. The only thing that makes them different from each other is the type of battery needed. However, as 24V inverters are more suitable for larger vehicles, they are more popular among customers nowadays. In addition, a 24V to 12V converter or a 12V to 24V converter can even help shift between these two common voltage systems.

The benefits of 24V inverters

There are many benefits of 24V inverters. First, superior to dampers and on/off controls, using 24V power inverters can reduce energy consumption significantly by controlling motor rotation. Second, it often takes seven to eight times the AC motor's full-load current to start the motor. However, 24V inverter transformers can reduce the starting current, resulting in fewer motor rewinds and extending motor life. Besides that, 24V inverters are easy to install, as the control power of auxiliaries, communication lines, and motor leads is already factory wired. The contractor only needs to connect the line to the power source. In addition, 24V inverters can deliver the low or high speed required by the load without speed-increasing or reduction devices and gearboxes. This saves maintenance costs and floor space requirements.

The types of 24V inverters

There are mainly 3 types of 24V inverters. First, a 24V pure sine wave inverter supplies clean and consistent current from the battery. A 24-volt pure sine wave inverter is perfect if one wants to use multiple home appliances and other devices with a higher power requirement. The second major type is modified sine wave inverters. Although powerful and budget-friendly, this type of 24V inverter may occasionally affect the efficiency of the home devices, leading to dimmed lights or even humming noise from the appliances. Then, there are square waveform inverters. This type of inverter is ideal for those who need only a few devices connected to the inverter. However, such inverters are less efficient and problematic as they tend to get noisy.