Informatie over inverters
What does an inverter do?
An inverter converts direct current (DC) from your battery to 230V alternating current (AC), allowing you to use regular household appliances in your camper or boat. Without an inverter, you can only use 12V appliances — with an inverter, you can connect your coffee maker, laptop, and other 230V appliances to a standard outlet.
Why pure sine wave?
There are two types of inverters: pure sine wave and modified sine wave. A modified sine wave can cause damage to sensitive electronics such as laptops, medical devices, and appliances with variable speed control. Victron Phoenix inverters deliver a pure sine wave — identical to the power at home.
From 250W to 1200W and more
A small 250–375W inverter is ideal for laptops and phone chargers. For a coffee maker or small microwave, you will need 1600W or more. Also, pay attention to the peak power: appliances with a motor draw two to three times their nominal power when starting up.
Victron Energy — reliable and quiet
Victron Phoenix inverters are known for high efficiency, low standby consumption, and quiet operation. Protection against overload, short circuit, overheating, and low battery voltage. Optionally connectable to Victron monitoring via VE.Direct.
Battery type makes more difference than you think
An inverter draws a lot of current from your battery in a short time under high load. Lead-acid batteries deliver significantly less than stated on the label at high discharge currents — this is the Peukert effect. The table below shows how much effective capacity a 100Ah battery still delivers at different loads:
Colors: green = low loss (0–15%) · orange = noticeable loss (16–30%) · red = significant loss (31%+)
Calculated using the Peukert formula based on 100Ah nominal capacity at 20-hour discharge.