RE: (ET) Rotary inverter on ebay...

["Chapin, Tim" <tchapin umich edu>]

For those of you that missed the other batch of inverters on ebay.  2 days
left in the auction.  Starting bid $100, looks to be the same as the others
that was on ebay or tagged different.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1755721644&r=0&t=0&showTu
torial=0&ed=1029035129&indexURL=0&rd=1

-----Original Message-----
From: Hazen, Dwight L [mailto:hazen indiana edu]
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 9:53 AM
To: tractors GE
Subject: RE: (ET) Rotary inverters


Mike,

Here is the web site. http://www.rediline.com/ I was told the model
DA36A-900A "900w surge to 1350w, 36volt" unit I got on EBay was around $400
new. I got mine from svtboy powerweb com for half that. He still has a few.
The efficiency would not be as good as a solid sate inverter. The cool 
thing
about this unit is it starts up automatically when ever it sees a load. And
then turn off a few seconds later after the load goes away! Just right for
power tools. 

REDI-LINE Features

Advanced demand start circuit detects sensitive loads and extends battery
run times. Draws battery power only when power is required when you trigger
a power tool or switch on an appliance. 
Delivers peak output currents up to 1.5 times the continuous current rating
for extra starting power. 
Built-in circuit breaker provides overload protection. 
Withstands ambient temperatures from -30 degrees F to 130 degrees F. 
Sealed bearings never need lubricating. 
REDI-LINE 120 VAC power output has a true sine wave, the output voltage and
frequency vary with the load and are unregulated. 
REDI-LINE is not position sensitive; mount it in any position, even
up-side-down, as long as there is sufficient air circulation for cooling.
REDI-LINE is non-polluting and with no refueling or maintenance
requirements, it can be put just about anywhere. 

The long-life design has a two year warranty. 
CSA Certified, 120 VAC models; CE and TÜV Rhineland Certified, 230 VAC
models.

  Dwight   

-----Original Message-----
From: mleech13 [mailto:mleech13 netzero net] 
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 7:44 AM
To: E-trak Write
Subject: (ET) Rotary inverters

Sometimes we tend to make the solution to our problems, too complicated.

What is the efficiency of a rotary inverter?

How much do they cost?

Mike Leech
mleech13 netzero net