Do you know what are inverters and converters? These are important tools that make us better at using electricity. But what, exactly, separates them? Join us and we’ll explain the world of inverters and converters to you!
Inverters and converters may sound alike, but they have different jobs to do. The inverter is an apparatus which converts direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC). A converter is something that converts the voltage of electricity. Put in simple terms an inverter changes the type of electricity we use and a converter regulates how much electricity we use.
To understand the distinction, imagine you had solar panels on the roof. In the panels, they generate DC electricity when an appropriately sized panel is hit by sunlight. The majority of our domestic appliances receive AC current. This is where an inverter comes in. It turns the DC power from our solar panels into AC power that can be used by our appliances.
Then imagine charging your laptop in a car. Cars operate on DC power, so you will need an inverter to convert the DC power from your car into the right voltage to charge your laptop. Then here, the converter keeps that electricity in check for safe charging of your laptop.
In brief, an inverter alters the kind of energy (from DC to AC), a converter controls the quantity of energy. Both of these are important in assisting us in to smarter use of electricity in daily living.
So what’s better for you, an inverter or a converter? That depends on what you want to do. If you have solar panels, or something else that generates DC electricity, and you want to power your home, an inverter is the way to go.
If you only need to get the voltage of the electricity down, so it could power some device on regular electricity, and that device doesn't involve changing frequency (most don't) it's better to get a converter. Know what you need and pick the right device for your specific situation.
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