Cobra CPI 875 800 Watt 12 Volt DC to 120 Volt AC Power Inverter with USB port by Cobra
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Digital camera reviews of Cobra CPI 875 800 Watt 12 Volt DC to 120 Volt AC Power Inverter with USB port
Digital camera Review: Great product
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the cpi 875 to use in case of a power outage, and it seems to power what I need pretty well, although I haven't had to use it for an outage quite yet. I already hooked it up to run a lamp and a propane heater that requires electricity to operate, and it did very well. Has a pretty low profile, so it sits under the hood with it closed, so that should be nice in case the outage is in inclement weather (which they usually are). I figured, instead of buying a generator and dealing with all that comes with those, I would use the Inverter to run some essentials, and just run the car every once in a while to charge the battery back up. The only downside to this unit, I would say, is that it doesn't have a voltage readout, and it doesn't come with a cigarette lighter adapter, in case you wanted to use it for small devices in the car. But, other than that, it seems like it will be very handy in an outage, and should also be nice in case I go on a trip and need to power something. Overall, definitely recommended, and at the Amazon price, it can't be beat.Digital camera Review: Solid performing power inverter
Summary: 5 Stars
So far, I am pleased with this product. I bought it to use when I go camping and need to used an electric pump to inflate mattresses or rafts. Those higher wattage devices generally can't be run from cigarette lighter inverters without blowing a fuse. So I opted to get this one. I wasn't entirely comfortable with the idea of having to run it off my Jeep's battery, especially after reading all the warnings in the manual about potential damage to myself, my Jeep and the inverter if it's not done correctly. But lacking any other options, I gave it a shot. The directions say to have the unit powered off while connecting it, but the on/off switch uses symbols rather than words to indicate that the unit is off. For some reason, my unit shipped with the power turned on and I got the symbols mixed up, so I wound up hooking it to my battery while it was on. Still, I managed to get it working without damaging it, my Jeep or causing any injury to myself. The connection instructions were very easy and straight-forward. I feel more at ease with it, having successfully used it once, but it might not be for someone who is skittish about working under the hood of their vehicle. This device can't be used with a vehicle's cigarette lighter.
The pump I was using was about 400 watts, so the Cobra CPI 875 had no problem handling it.
I especially like that this was one of the few models that says it comes with a carrying case. After you take it out, sometimes you have to fuss with the wires to get them back in the case, but it's really handy to have the case to keep dust and various other elements away from the inverter while it's in storage or being transported in the back of a vehicle.
It's also cool that it has mounting options, though I would rather just put it back in the case when I'm done.
Digital camera Review: Waiting For a Refund
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased thi
s inverter from Amazon.com and noticed that it only produced 103.3 volts, and Now I am in the process of returning it and getting a refund. If you purchase this product, you should check the output voltage to see if its correct.
Digital camera Review: gross misrepresentation
Summary: 1 Stars
how can you label this as being a.....
"Cobra CPI 875 1600 Watt 12 Volt DC to 120 Volt AC Power Inverter" ......I have purchased many products from amazon and never have I felt ripped off like I did this time ( and I purchased 2 of these, LOL ) this is nothing but a 800 watt inverter and I suggest you represent it as such ! shame on you !!!!!!
Digital camera Review: très satisfait mais je me rend compte que c'est pas mal gros
Summary: 5 Stars
Je suis satisfait du produit, bien qu'il n'aie que quelques heures d'utilisation.
Le prix était bon par rapport à d'autres et la livraison s'est faite sans aucun problème.