Inverters Power

20th February 2010

Inverters Power

From 100 Watts all the way up to several thousand there are plenty of different inverter power options to choose from, so how do you know which power inverter to choose and what rating will best suit your needs without paying for something you don’t need? Well to answer that the main thing you will need to do is work out how much power you think you will be using, and from there it is a matter of just shopping around.

So let’s get started. First you will need to determine what you actually want to run from the inverter. In general the more you want to run from a power inverter at the same time the more power you will need, however each electrical device and appliance will use a different amount of power and so it is important that we get an idea of how much power the appliances you want to use draw.

Most electrical equipment will have some sort of power rating on it or its power supply, so this makes it fairly easy to have an idea of how much power you will be using. For instance, a 100W light globe for instance uses 100 Watts. Most appliances will have their rating underneath or kind of hidden a way a little so you might need to search around a bit but you will usually find it pretty easily.

As a quick tip for you, from our experience electrical device power ratings are not hugely accurate, especially when it comes to more complex equipment like laptops etc, and are quite often measured under ideal conditions which usually wont reflect real world circumstances, so adding an extra 10 or 20% on top of what something is rated at is probably a better indication, and will also give you a little head room too which is always a good idea.

So as an example let’s say that you want to run a light rated at 60W, a fan rated at 100W, a laptop rated at 150W, and a small TV rated at 100W. Adding them up will give us 410 Watts. Taking the above into account and adding an extra 20% will give us a little under 500 Watts, so a power inverter around that value will be perfect. For this setup I would recommend getting a 600W power inverter as not only will this give you a bit of extra juice in case you decide to run anything else, but it is always better to get an inverter rated a little higher than what you are looking for so you have a bit of a buffer in case your circumstances change.

Of course if you think you will be adding more appliances as time goes on then it is worth buying an inverter with a decent amount of headroom otherwise you might end up having to buy another power inverter just to keep up with your power requirements. To help you work out how much power you will need we have put together a power inverter selection guide with a listing of common appliances and their power requirements so you can pick the right power inverter for your needs.

If you are looking for a high quality power inverter at a great price then we have a great range of power inverters to suit any application. Whether you are looking for an inverter to run a small appliance from your car or a large inverter to power a host of electrical appliances from your car, 4WD, caravan or RV we can help with our great range of high quality great value power inverters.

eBay Logo  

Vanner Bravo 1800 Power Inverter


Vanner Bravo 1800 Power Inverter


$56.00


50 watt power inverter for video game consol


50 watt power inverter for video game consol


$15.00


NEW Roadpro RPPI 1500W 12003000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter


NEW Roadpro RPPI 1500W 12003000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter


$92.35


Megmeet MP116T Power Supply / Backlight Inverter


Megmeet MP116T Power Supply / Backlight Inverter


$0.99


12V DC TO 110V AC POWER ADAPTER INVERTER FOR CAR OUTLET


12V DC TO 110V AC POWER ADAPTER INVERTER FOR CAR OUTLET


$4.99


Vector Maxx 400W DC to AC Power Inverter 800W Peak


Vector Maxx 400W DC to AC Power Inverter 800W Peak


$15.00


300W Car DC 12V to AC 220V USB Power Inverter Adapter


300W Car DC 12V to AC 220V USB Power Inverter Adapter


$47.21


175 WATT POWER INVERTER. SLIMLINE 3 IN 1


175 WATT POWER INVERTER. SLIMLINE 3 IN 1


$19.99


SANYO DP19648 POWER SUPPLY INVERTER BOARD 1LB4U20B02300


SANYO DP19648 POWER SUPPLY INVERTER BOARD 1LB4U20B02300


$50.00


Power Gear GE 94353 Portable Power Inverter 140 Watt


Power Gear GE 94353 Portable Power Inverter 140 Watt


$23.95


Power Gear GE 94354 Portable Power Inverter 180 Watts


Power Gear GE 94354 Portable Power Inverter 180 Watts


$15.95


5A DC24V to DC12V Car Power Inverter Input 18V-32V


5A DC24V to DC12V Car Power Inverter Input 18V-32V


$18.03


Power Inverter 1200W RMS 2400W Peak 12V DC to AC 115V Mobile Automotive NEW


Power Inverter 1200W RMS 2400W Peak 12V DC to AC 115V Mobile Automotive NEW


$84.88


Targus PAPWR005U Mobile Power Inverter


Targus PAPWR005U Mobile Power Inverter


$29.99


DC to AC Converter Power Car Charger Inverter Adapter


DC to AC Converter Power Car Charger Inverter Adapter


$0.01


DYNAMOTE DYNAMIC POWER INVERTER CONVERTER DC TO AC 12 VOLT 1500 WATT


DYNAMOTE DYNAMIC POWER INVERTER CONVERTER DC TO AC 12 VOLT 1500 WATT


$99.99


750 watt power inverter USB dual AC outlets Portable


750 watt power inverter USB dual AC outlets Portable


$24.99


Delta DCS-48/05A A DC-DC Power Inverter


Delta DCS-48/05A A DC-DC Power Inverter


$200.00


Honeywell 1,600 Watt Portable Gas Powered Inverter Generator


Honeywell 1,600 Watt Portable Gas Powered Inverter Generator


$247.50


Cobra Electronics (CPI-480) CPI 480 - DC to AC power inverter - 400 Watt


Cobra Electronics (CPI-480) CPI 480 – DC to AC power inverter – 400 Watt


$31.99


Power Inverter 3000W RMS 3100W Peak 12V DC to AC 115V Mobile Automotive NEW


Power Inverter 3000W RMS 3100W Peak 12V DC to AC 115V Mobile Automotive NEW


$214.88


JVC LT-32D200 INVERTER/POWER SUPPLY BA94F0F0103 2_A FOR PARTS OR REPAIR


JVC LT-32D200 INVERTER/POWER SUPPLY BA94F0F0103 2_A FOR PARTS OR REPAIR


$45.00


CCFL Dual Power Inverter 12V CCFL direct replacement for any CCFL Power Invector


CCFL Dual Power Inverter 12V CCFL direct replacement for any CCFL Power Invector


$19.99


NEW MOBILE POWER INVERTER 5000/10000 W WATT DC TO AC!!


NEW MOBILE POWER INVERTER 5000/10000 W WATT DC TO AC!!


$124.27


NEW  Sima STP-150 150 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter 12 volt SST Titanium Plus


NEW Sima STP-150 150 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter 12 volt SST Titanium Plus


$14.99


3000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter GFCI outlets, ETL Certified by AIMS Power


3000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter GFCI outlets, ETL Certified by AIMS Power


$299.00


Husky 750 Watt Power Inverter 6.2 AMP Max.


Husky 750 Watt Power Inverter 6.2 AMP Max.


$18.00


DC to AC Converter Power Car Charger Inverter Adapter


DC to AC Converter Power Car Charger Inverter Adapter


$0.01


Vehicle Plug DC to 220V Power + 5V USB Inverter Adapter


Vehicle Plug DC to 220V Power + 5V USB Inverter Adapter


$6.93


12V DC TO 110V AC POWER ADAPTER INVERTER FOR CAR OUTLET


12V DC TO 110V AC POWER ADAPTER INVERTER FOR CAR OUTLET


$4.99


BOOKMARK ,1 PC power jack hot model with power inverter book mark-plum flower


BOOKMARK ,1 PC power jack hot model with power inverter book mark-plum flower


$0.32


CASCADE AUDIO ENGENERING POWER INVERTER APS 55


CASCADE AUDIO ENGENERING POWER INVERTER APS 55


$25.00


110V 12V DC to AC Car Power Source Supply Inverter Adapter 200W with USB 5V Port


110V 12V DC to AC Car Power Source Supply Inverter Adapter 200W with USB 5V Port


$4.99


Cyberpower (CPS200AI) 200 WATT DC/AC Mobile Power Inverter.


Cyberpower (CPS200AI) 200 WATT DC/AC Mobile Power Inverter.


$37.99


NEW CyberPower CPS400AI 400 Watt Power Inverter USB Port


NEW CyberPower CPS400AI 400 Watt Power Inverter USB Port


$66.35


125W POWER INVERTER FOR ALL DELL LAPTOPS & NETBOOKS


125W POWER INVERTER FOR ALL DELL LAPTOPS & NETBOOKS


$21.99


Go Power! 300 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter 12 Volt


Go Power! 300 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter 12 Volt


$212.00


Samlex AC Power Source 400 Watt Power Inverter


Samlex AC Power Source 400 Watt Power Inverter


$35.00


(2) SCHUMACHER 410 WATT AC/DC CAR BATTERY POWER INVERTER USB CHARGER LCD XI41DU


(2) SCHUMACHER 410 WATT AC/DC CAR BATTERY POWER INVERTER USB CHARGER LCD XI41DU


$39.99


Tailgate Power Inverter - by All Power Supply


Tailgate Power Inverter – by All Power Supply


$63.99


400 Watt Power Inverter - by All Power Supply


400 Watt Power Inverter – by All Power Supply


$67.39


NEW Pyle PNVR300 Plug In Car 300 Watts 12v DC to 115V AC Power Inverter Modified


NEW Pyle PNVR300 Plug In Car 300 Watts 12v DC to 115V AC Power Inverter Modified


$51.18


NEW 2000/4000 WATT  12V DC TO 115V AC POWER INVERTER!


NEW 2000/4000 WATT 12V DC TO 115V AC POWER INVERTER!


$92.24


PURE SINE WAVE POWER INVERTER 1000/2000 WATT DC TO AC!


PURE SINE WAVE POWER INVERTER 1000/2000 WATT DC TO AC!


$76.00


NEW SAMSUNG IP POWER INVERTER BN44-00252A LN32A330J1N


NEW SAMSUNG IP POWER INVERTER BN44-00252A LN32A330J1N


$95.00


Rally 7637 Marine Grade 500W Power Inverter w/USB Charging Port and Map Light


Rally 7637 Marine Grade 500W Power Inverter w/USB Charging Port and Map Light


$45.95


Hyundai Portable Inverter Generator With 1000W Peak Power


Hyundai Portable Inverter Generator With 1000W Peak Power


$495.00


24 VDC IN TO 115 VAC OUT POWER INVERTER 50-VA / 24VDC to 115VAC / 50 OR 60HZ


24 VDC IN TO 115 VAC OUT POWER INVERTER 50-VA / 24VDC to 115VAC / 50 OR 60HZ


$49.95


DC to AC Converter Power Car Charger Inverter Adapter


DC to AC Converter Power Car Charger Inverter Adapter


$0.01


STP-225 Power Inverter 225 Watt


STP-225 Power Inverter 225 Watt


$27.99



Panasonic NN-SD377S 0.8 cuft, 800 Watt Stainless Steel Microwave Oven, Auto Cook


Panasonic NN-SD377S 0.8 cuft, 800 Watt Stainless Steel Microwave Oven, Auto Cook


$89.99


Panasonic NN-SD377S Compact Size Microwave Oven NNSD377S Microwave Ovens…

Panasonic Prestige NN-SD997S, 2.2cuft 1250 Watt Sensor Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel


Panasonic Prestige NN-SD997S, 2.2cuft 1250 Watt Sensor Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel


$164.99


Panasonic Genius Prestige NNSD997S Inverter Microwave Oven NNSD997S Microwave Ovens…

Panasonic Prestige NN-SD688S, 1.2-Cubic Foot 1300 Watt Sensor Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel


Panasonic Prestige NN-SD688S, 1.2-Cubic Foot 1300 Watt Sensor Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel


$169.99


Panasonic NN-SD688 Microwave Oven NN-SD688S 212…

P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor


P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor


$29.99


Empowers You to Save Hundreds on Electric Bills Electricity bills are rising. Now you can cut down on costs and find out what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in. Simply connect these appliances to the Kill A Watt, and it will assess how efficient they really are. The large LCD display counts consumption by the kilowatt-hour, the same as your local utility. You can calculate your elec…

9ft Blue Neon Glowing Strobing Electroluminescent Wire (El Wire)


9ft Blue Neon Glowing Strobing Electroluminescent Wire (El Wire)


$3.99


Characteristics of EL Wire 1. Flexible 2. Energy saving 3. Easy to install 4. Cool to the touch 5. Available in many color 6. Available in continuous lengths (ranges several inches to thousands of feet. 7. Powered by either batteries or house outlets 8. Suitable for ornaments and jewelry 9. Can be cut and spliced 10. Enables braiding or looping 11. Water resistant and weather durable…

Black & Decker PAV1200W 12-Volt Cyclonic-Action Automotive Pivoting-Nose Handheld Vacuum Cleaner


Black & Decker PAV1200W 12-Volt Cyclonic-Action Automotive Pivoting-Nose Handheld Vacuum Cleaner


$33.80


Includes 12V Automotive Pivot Vac – PAV1200W, 16-ft Power Cord, Filter, Crevice Tool, Upholstery Brush, Hose, Soft Bag…

A Complete Guide to the Installation of Off-Grid PV Solar Power Systems


A Complete Guide to the Installation of Off-Grid PV Solar Power Systems


$55.00


This DVD set is a 4 hour, 16 chapter comprehensive course on the installation of Off-Grid photovoltaic solar power electric systems. It is designed to take the complete beginner to full competency. The course is taught by Bob Nagy who is the teacher in over 40 videos on high-tech subjects. Bob’s bio includes 20 years at the University of Texas, ABC TV, and NASA. His clear and friendly style bri…

Learn Sun Power:(DVD) How to Set up Batteries, Inverter, Charge Controller, and Panels for a Complete Off-grid Solar Energy System


Learn Sun Power:(DVD) How to Set up Batteries, Inverter, Charge Controller, and Panels for a Complete Off-grid Solar Energy System


$39.95


If you want to put together a solar power system yourself this DVD is for you. Although it covers an off-grid system it is just as helpful for someone who wants to be partially on grid but would rather set up the system themselves. This is not an overview but rather programmed instruction. This DVD shows, step-by-step, how a 650-watt, off-grid, do-it-yourself solar-panel system was set up. The sys…

Pure Guardian H1000 TableTop Humidifier


Pure Guardian H1000 TableTop Humidifier


$41.63


Ultrasonic humidifier uses a metal diaphragm vibrating at an ultrasonic frequency to create water droplets that are expelled out into the room to help maintain the desired humidity level. An ultrasonic humidifier is virtually silent when operating. Features include cool mist humidification, .23 gallon tank capacity, will run approximately 8 hours depending on atmospheric conditions, low water indi…

Tripp Lite APS2012 2000W 12V DC to AC Inverter with Automatic Line-to-Battery 100/25-Amp Charger


Tripp Lite APS2012 2000W 12V DC to AC Inverter with Automatic Line-to-Battery 100/25-Amp Charger


$1,089.00


Tripp Lite APS2012 PWRINV APS 2012 2000W 12VDC HWIRE…

Post tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Atx Power

5th February 2010

Atx Power

Main Point:

New multi-core computing architectures are available in Extreme product selections like the Intel(R) DX58SO board with Core(TM) i7 processor. Integrated solutions using these new components have found a significant advantage in mainstream application responsiveness and new productivity value.

Introduction:

Building your own computing platform with off-the-shelf available parts is a difficult task for a novice, but with experience and care a computer integrator today has the options to build a very powerful and fast computing platform at a reasonable cost.

Solution Brief:

I purchased the Intel(R) DX58SO board to replace an older desktop PC. First I removed the old PC parts from the Antec SOHO chassis and replaced the power supply with a newer 600 watt supply ATX12 v2.2 or greater.

Then I carefully installed with an ESD protection strap the big ATX sized DX58SO into the chassis. I found it easier to work with it when the box and board are horizontal on a sturdy table. Careful attention to power supply cable connections and processor installation is a combination of following detailed paper and online instructions.

The Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-940 boxed processor came with a nice big fan with heatsink and since I planned to leave settings more or less stock I installed this fan.

For RAM memory I installed Corsair TR3X6G1600C9XMS3 6GB 3 X 2 because it was low cost and quality tested.

I used a XFX HD4850 + 1GB DDR3 RAM video card because it had lower power, low fan noise, low cost and respectable performance for most applications and games. (I really wanted the new HD5850, but thought it would push the power supply too far and require a higher cost.).

I used a low cost DVD-W SATA3 interface drive to boot and load software (Samsung SH-S223L and a SATA cable from spare parts).

Also used the Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB, 32MB cache, SATA3 drive for main system storage.

Everything else plugged in easily (LCD monitor into HD4850 port 0) and powered up well.

As a first power-up check I set the DX58SO jumper to boot to bios selection then went to the bios monitor and verified the chassis fans, CPU fan, supply voltages and temperatures were correct and everything is recognized and running stable.

I tried an older Microsoft(R) XP Pro 32 bit operating system install and found it hung up and realized the needed drivers (64 bit) were not supporting critical hardware.

After some thought and online review I decided it was much easier to just get an upgrade version of Microsoft Ultimate Vista SP1 since it has 32 and 64 bit operating system disks. I changed the boot jumper and booted the 64 bit Vista Ultimate. This worked great using the clean install, with no downloads or patches procedure.

After getting through the Vista install, I connected to the broadband network and used Microsoft update. After many Vista updates, I then installed the DX58SO disk to upgrade Intel drivers and bios, then Intel Desktop Control Center and applications that came with the DX58SO board, especially a virus scanner. I used Norton 360 because it has worked well in other systems.

I double checked using the Intel Desktop Control Center app all of the memory settings, power supply voltages, temperatures, CPU and memory performance. No settings were altered, since everything was running without any problem.

Conclusion:

After all the work to get this system running smoothly and optimizations I am very pleased with the results. Browsing to sites on the internet and most everything else is much faster (large sites just pop on the screen). The Microsoft ratings for system performance in all categories pegged at 5.9 after optimizations and updates.

For a reasonable cost, I found the performance boost will easily pay for itself with the time saved in getting more done. It’s nice to not be limited by the speed of your computer applications when you are trying to get some work done.

Thanks to all for producing components of this excellent computing platform.

Author Biography: Jeff Lake
Visit http://www.imetc.com/html/business.html to see this and other articles.

To find additional information visit http://webstore.imetc.com/

eBay Logo  

Cool Power Performance 700 Watt PC ATX SATA PCIe Power Supply


Cool Power Performance 700 Watt PC ATX SATA PCIe Power Supply


$26.99


NEW 320W POWER SUPPLY Replace Austin DR-B300ATX - FREE Priority Ship!


NEW 320W POWER SUPPLY Replace Austin DR-B300ATX – FREE Priority Ship!


$39.89


NEW 480W Replace Austin DR-B300ATX Power Supply -SAME DAY FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING


NEW 480W Replace Austin DR-B300ATX Power Supply -SAME DAY FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING


$59.89


Corsair CMPSU-600CXV2 600W ATX Power Supply 60330


Corsair CMPSU-600CXV2 600W ATX Power Supply 60330


$39.99


Macron Power MPT-400 Macron Power Mpt-400  400w P4 Atx Power Supply  Dual Ball B


Macron Power MPT-400 Macron Power Mpt-400 400w P4 Atx Power Supply Dual Ball B


$67.95


NEW 250 Watt Power Supply for HP BESTEC ATX-250-12E


NEW 250 Watt Power Supply for HP BESTEC ATX-250-12E


$17.99


OCZ StealthXStream OCZ400SXS 400W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply


OCZ StealthXStream OCZ400SXS 400W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply


$10.00


ATX Power Supply to HP Slimline Convert Adapter Cable


ATX Power Supply to HP Slimline Convert Adapter Cable


$7.35


Zippy Emacs P1L-6400P 400W 1U ATX Power Supply


Zippy Emacs P1L-6400P 400W 1U ATX Power Supply


$59.95


Zippy Emacs P1L-6460P 460W 1U ATX Power Supply


Zippy Emacs P1L-6460P 460W 1U ATX Power Supply


$59.95


Zippy Emacs P1L-6480P 480W 1U ATX Power Supply


Zippy Emacs P1L-6480P 480W 1U ATX Power Supply


$59.95


Hp 0950-3253 Power Supply 145w Atx B874z


Hp 0950-3253 Power Supply 145w Atx B874z


$60.40


NEW Power 4PIN to PCIE 6PIN Adapter Cable for ATX PSU


NEW Power 4PIN to PCIE 6PIN Adapter Cable for ATX PSU


$4.01


NZXT HALE82 850W ATX12V / EPS12V Modular Computer Power Supply HALE82-850-M


NZXT HALE82 850W ATX12V / EPS12V Modular Computer Power Supply HALE82-850-M


$139.99


NZXT HALE82 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Modular Computer Power Supply HALE82-750-M


NZXT HALE82 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Modular Computer Power Supply HALE82-750-M


$114.99


Dell 0001728P 110w Atx Power Supply With Remote Power/switch


Dell 0001728P 110w Atx Power Supply With Remote Power/switch


$60.40


NZXT HALE82 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Modular Computer Power Supply HALE82-650-M


NZXT HALE82 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Modular Computer Power Supply HALE82-650-M


$109.99


NEW 24-pin to 24-pin ATX Extension Power Cable 7


NEW 24-pin to 24-pin ATX Extension Power Cable 7″


$5.01


FSP Group ATX Power Supply FSP200-60ATV - 200 Watt - 20PIN


FSP Group ATX Power Supply FSP200-60ATV – 200 Watt – 20PIN


$19.99


A Power ATX Switching PS Model EP-50063 500 Watt


A Power ATX Switching PS Model EP-50063 500 Watt


$14.95


Cool Power 600 Watt PC ATX SATA PCIe Power Supply


Cool Power 600 Watt PC ATX SATA PCIe Power Supply


$19.99


ATX Computer Power Supply 250 Watts


ATX Computer Power Supply 250 Watts


$12.99


iBest ATX 680W Black 12CM Fan Silent Power Supply w/20-24pin SATA PCI-E *NEW


iBest ATX 680W Black 12CM Fan Silent Power Supply w/20-24pin SATA PCI-E *NEW


$27.95


iBest ATX 680W Black Dual Fan Silent Power Supply w/20-24pin SATA PCI-E


iBest ATX 680W Black Dual Fan Silent Power Supply w/20-24pin SATA PCI-E


$27.95


Bestec ATX-250-12Z Power Supply for HP P/N: 5187-1098


Bestec ATX-250-12Z Power Supply for HP P/N: 5187-1098


$20.00


HP Compaq 405872-001 405479-001 DC5100m DX6100 DX6120 300W ATX Power Supply


HP Compaq 405872-001 405479-001 DC5100m DX6100 DX6120 300W ATX Power Supply


$35.29


Athenatech PS550WX2N 550W 2.3v ATX Power Supply PS-550WX2N


Athenatech PS550WX2N 550W 2.3v ATX Power Supply PS-550WX2N


$55.98


Athenatech PS400WX1N 400W 2.3v ATX Power Supply PS-400WX1N


Athenatech PS400WX1N 400W 2.3v ATX Power Supply PS-400WX1N


$33.98


Corsair CMPSU-750HX 750 Watt ATX Eps12V Modular Power SLI Crossfire Ready new


Corsair CMPSU-750HX 750 Watt ATX Eps12V Modular Power SLI Crossfire Ready new


$259.23


STARTECH ATXPW350DELL 350W ATX POWER SUPPLY FOR DELL COMPUTER PC 2 x Serial ATA


STARTECH ATXPW350DELL 350W ATX POWER SUPPLY FOR DELL COMPUTER PC 2 x Serial ATA


$76.36


Dell Optiplex 980 Mini-Tower 305 Watt Power Supply Mini ATX Connection M177R


Dell Optiplex 980 Mini-Tower 305 Watt Power Supply Mini ATX Connection M177R


$22.00


Nexus RX-8500 850W Power Supply ATX 2.2 SLI Ready Modular 850 watt - Sealed


Nexus RX-8500 850W Power Supply ATX 2.2 SLI Ready Modular 850 watt – Sealed


$120.00


Startech (ATXPW550PRO2) Professional 550W ATX EPS12V 2.92 Computer Power Supp...


Startech (ATXPW550PRO2) Professional 550W ATX EPS12V 2.92 Computer Power Supp…


$77.99


500W SATA 20+4Pin ATX Power Supply For AMD/P4/XP/Vista


500W SATA 20+4Pin ATX Power Supply For AMD/P4/XP/Vista


$8.99


ACBel API-8628 110W Micro ATX Power Supply


ACBel API-8628 110W Micro ATX Power Supply


$15.00


 HP 0950-3628 KAYAK XM600, XU800, 300W ATX Power Supply


HP 0950-3628 KAYAK XM600, XU800, 300W ATX Power Supply


$39.99


NEW BesTec Dell 300w Power Supply Vostro 200 400 - XW599 XW600 XW601 ATX0300D5WB


NEW BesTec Dell 300w Power Supply Vostro 200 400 – XW599 XW600 XW601 ATX0300D5WB


$28.95


DiabloTek 350 Watt ATX Power Supply - PSDA350


DiabloTek 350 Watt ATX Power Supply – PSDA350


$9.98


SH SH-300ATX 300W ATX redudant power supply pair


SH SH-300ATX 300W ATX redudant power supply pair


$55.00


Logisys SOHO 1 ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, w/120mm Fan,480W Power Supply


Logisys SOHO 1 ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, w/120mm Fan,480W Power Supply


$69.99


500Watt Desktop PC Power Supply - ATX mATX PSU for Intel AMD 110 / 220 Volts NEW


500Watt Desktop PC Power Supply – ATX mATX PSU for Intel AMD 110 / 220 Volts NEW


$20.00


ATx100-5  power supply 100w max 5v output 170w harness


ATx100-5 power supply 100w max 5v output 170w harness


$9.99


200W ATX computer power supply by Channel Wells Technologies


200W ATX computer power supply by Channel Wells Technologies


$4.95


Cooler Master UCP 700w Power Supply ATX SLI Certified 80+ Silver 88%+ Efficiency


Cooler Master UCP 700w Power Supply ATX SLI Certified 80+ Silver 88%+ Efficiency


$69.99


250W ATX computer power supply by Moyetec


250W ATX computer power supply by Moyetec


$4.95


Athena Power AP-MPS3ATX30H 300W Micro PS3 / ATX12V DELL, HP Replacement Pow


Athena Power AP-MPS3ATX30H 300W Micro PS3 / ATX12V DELL, HP Replacement Pow


$21.99


500 Watt 24/20-pin ATX Computer PC Power Supply w/SATA


500 Watt 24/20-pin ATX Computer PC Power Supply w/SATA


$8.99


TGR FP-150N80 Power Supply 150Watt  ATX Power Supply


TGR FP-150N80 Power Supply 150Watt ATX Power Supply


$35.00


HP Compaq SR1820NX ATX-300-12Z 5188-2625 ready tested! power supply


HP Compaq SR1820NX ATX-300-12Z 5188-2625 ready tested! power supply


$29.00


Uneec PW-330ATXE Desktop PC 330W ATX Power Supply


Uneec PW-330ATXE Desktop PC 330W ATX Power Supply


$33.99



HEAVEN: Moelker


HEAVEN: Moelker


$30.99


The iStarUSA D-118-ITX 1U mini-ITX Rackmount is a reliable and stable 1U-high 11″ depth industrial computer chassis. The iStarUSA D-118-ITX 1U mini-ITX Rackmount chassis supports either one 3.5” or 2.5” hard drive with any mini-ITX motherboard. The iStarUSA D-118-ITX 1U mini-ITX Rackmount comes with the industrial graded TC-1U18FX1 1U 180W Flex ATX power supply….

StarTech PSUTEST20 20 and 24 Pin ATX Power Supply Tester Retail


StarTech PSUTEST20 20 and 24 Pin ATX Power Supply Tester Retail


$16.32



Therashower Water Filtration Carbon Filters- 4 Pack


Therashower Water Filtration Carbon Filters- 4 Pack


$14.75


Thera Shower Therashower Water Filtration Carbon Filters- 4 Pack

The Thera Shower has a unique water filtration system. This eliminates damging chlorine, promoting softer, healthier hair and skin.

Package includes 4 carbon capsules filters for the Therashower…


Cables Unlimited TST-PWR-ATX2 ATX V2 24-Pin Power Supply Tester


Cables Unlimited TST-PWR-ATX2 ATX V2 24-Pin Power Supply Tester


$16.32


This ATX V2 Power Supply Tester simplest yet most comprehensive tester you will ever need. Simply turn on your power supply, plug in your 24-pin power supply connector to mini tester and check the LED lights. This tester not only gives voltage readings for each line, but also allows you to test other connections, such as your floppy drive and peripherals….

Antec Case DF-30 Gamer ATX Mid Tower 3/0/(6) BAYS USB HD Audio Black Heavy Duty Performance


Antec Case DF-30 Gamer ATX Mid Tower 3/0/(6) BAYS USB HD Audio Black Heavy Duty Performance


$113.99


On the front reside two Fleet-Release access doors packing tool-free washable fan filters allowing rapid access to a massive array of drive bays – 11 total. Along with both internal and external hot-swap 2.5″ SATA (SSD) bays for smoothly integrated fast data transfer, the DF-30 is the enclosure providing heavy-duty performance and versatility in a swift, convenient mid-sized package – soaring up a…

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus Series 500W ATX12V V2.3 Power Supply (RS500-PCARD3-US)


Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus Series 500W ATX12V V2.3 Power Supply (RS500-PCARD3-US)


$38.37


CoolerMaster Master eXtreme Power Plus RS500-PCARA3-US ATX12V Power Supply RS500-PCARA3-US Power Supplies…

ASUS LGA 1155 - Z68 - PCIe 3.0 and UEFI BIOS Intel Z68 ATX DDR3 2200 LGA 1155 Motherboards P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3


ASUS LGA 1155 – Z68 – PCIe 3.0 and UEFI BIOS Intel Z68 ATX DDR3 2200 LGA 1155 Motherboards P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3


$203.99


Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Desktop Motherboard – Intel – Socket H2 LGA-1155 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Desktop Motherboards…

Corsair Enthusiast Series 750-Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified Power Supply Compatible with Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and AMD platforms - CMPSU-750TXV2


Corsair Enthusiast Series 750-Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified Power Supply Compatible with Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and AMD platforms – CMPSU-750TXV2


$104.99


750W TX750 V2 PSU 80 PLUS BRONZE 5YR WARRANTY…

Meade ETX60AT Telescope (Obsolete)


Meade ETX60AT Telescope (Obsolete)


$450.00


Whether you want to study Saturn and its ring system, the primary cloud belts of Jupiter, or mountain ranges and other terrestrial objects, the Meade ETX-60AT offers extraordinary power for its price. It offers a 60mm multicoated, air-spaced achromatic objective lens manufactured with Grade A crown and flint optical glass components. The flip-mirror system lets you observe in the standard 90-…

X4 Series 1600W Atx Ps


X4 Series 1600W Atx Ps


$399.99


Take Goblin with you on all of your web-slinging adventures! Soft, mini-plush figure is sized just right for little superheroes. Measures approximately 5″….

Post tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ground Power

28th January 2010

Ground Power

Power windows are frequently problematic. The trouble is usually electrical rather than mechanical. Fixing power windows is simply a process of elimination.

Sometimes, a problem may occur with the door control panels. If the master control is non-functioning but the door windows operate only by their respective panels, then the problem lies with the main panel. If a window does not operate with its individual control but functions with the master control, it is most likely the individual control switch that has an issue. You would also need to find the electrical wire that enters the door and check it for insulation breaks, wear or breakage.

If the problem is narrowed down to the individual window motor at the door, then it will require you to remove the inner panel on that door. There will be bolts or screws that hold the armrest pad in place and plastic push pins that hold the rest of the panel in place. The pushpins can be removed by carefully pulling the panel, evenly, around the perimeter to pull the pins out of their sockets. Most vehicle panels must then be moved upward to be able to remove them from the door. Move the panel aside to gain access to the inside of the door where the window motor is located. Sometimes, an electrical grounding problem is the cause. Simply restoring the ground connection can often repair the function of the window. If you are unable to fix the problem by restoring the ground connection then it may be necessary to replace the window motor completely. After repair, replace the door panel and check to see if all windows and switches are functioning.

If all the power windows stop functioning at the same time, the problem is probably the fuse or breaker. Look in your owner’s manual for location of your fuse for the windows and check the condition of the fuse.

Bond Mejeh produces automotive related articles for Quick Cash Auto, a cash for cars service. Quick Cash Auto not only buys pre-owned vehicles of any year, make or model, but they also provide numerous articles about vehicle repair and automotive news.

Please visit http://www.QuickCashAuto.com for more information and be sure to check out our automotive blog.

eBay Logo  

(1) FT. 4 Ga AWG Gauge Blue Power Ground Wire Cable


(1) FT. 4 Ga AWG Gauge Blue Power Ground Wire Cable


$2.00


(1) FT 0 1/0 Gauge Ga AWG Black Power Ground Wire Cable


(1) FT 0 1/0 Gauge Ga AWG Black Power Ground Wire Cable


$3.60


Phoenix Gold platinum power ground terminal ZGP-100


Phoenix Gold platinum power ground terminal ZGP-100


$6.00


(3) Ft 8 Gauge Ga AWG Red Power Ground Wire Cable


(3) Ft 8 Gauge Ga AWG Red Power Ground Wire Cable


$2.25


(1) FT. 4 Gauge Ga AWG Red Power Ground Wire Cable


(1) FT. 4 Gauge Ga AWG Red Power Ground Wire Cable


$2.00


(3) Ft 8 AWG Ga Gauge Black Power Ground Wire Cable


(3) Ft 8 AWG Ga Gauge Black Power Ground Wire Cable


$2.25


Stinger Pro Gold Plated Triple tap ground\power  distribution block


Stinger Pro Gold Plated Triple tap ground\power distribution block


$0.99


(1) FT 0 1/0 Gauge Ga AWG BLUE Power Ground Wire Cable


(1) FT 0 1/0 Gauge Ga AWG BLUE Power Ground Wire Cable


$3.60


8 POSITION TERMINAL BLOCK GROUND/POWER


8 POSITION TERMINAL BLOCK GROUND/POWER


$5.99


6 POSITION HEAVY DUTY TERMINAL BLOCK GROUND/POWER


6 POSITION HEAVY DUTY TERMINAL BLOCK GROUND/POWER


$5.99


0 Gauge Ground / Power Distribution Block CAR RADIO AMP


0 Gauge Ground / Power Distribution Block CAR RADIO AMP


$9.99


4 Gauge Ground / Power Distribution Block CAR RADIO AMP


4 Gauge Ground / Power Distribution Block CAR RADIO AMP


$7.99


10' ft 4 Gauge BLACK Car Audio Power Ground Wire Cable AWG


10′ ft 4 Gauge BLACK Car Audio Power Ground Wire Cable AWG


$9.89


50' ft 4 Gauge BLACK Car Audio Power Ground Wire Cable AWG


50′ ft 4 Gauge BLACK Car Audio Power Ground Wire Cable AWG


$34.14


50' ft 4 Gauge 25' BLUE and 25' Black Car Audio Power Ground Wire Cable AWG


50′ ft 4 Gauge 25′ BLUE and 25′ Black Car Audio Power Ground Wire Cable AWG


$34.14


15' ft 4 Gauge BLACK Car Audio Power Ground Wire Cable AWG


15′ ft 4 Gauge BLACK Car Audio Power Ground Wire Cable AWG


$15.84


25' ft 4 Gauge BLACK Car Audio Power Ground Wire Cable AWG


25′ ft 4 Gauge BLACK Car Audio Power Ground Wire Cable AWG


$17.44


50' ft 4 Gauge 25' RED and 25' Black Car Audio Power Ground Wire Cable AWG


50′ ft 4 Gauge 25′ RED and 25′ Black Car Audio Power Ground Wire Cable AWG


$34.14


Bullzaudio ground/power distribution block one 4 gauge input and 4, 8 gauge out


Bullzaudio ground/power distribution block one 4 gauge input and 4, 8 gauge out


$12.00


(1) FT. 4 Ga AWG Gauge Silver Power Ground Wire Cable


(1) FT. 4 Ga AWG Gauge Silver Power Ground Wire Cable


$2.00


(1) FT. 4 Ga AWG Gauge Black Ground Power Wire Cable


(1) FT. 4 Ga AWG Gauge Black Ground Power Wire Cable


$2.00


METAL CHURCH 'Metal Church': Rare 1984 12


METAL CHURCH ‘Metal Church’: Rare 1984 12″ Vinyl LP (Ground Zero / Power Metal)


$33.18


Power Ground Distribution Block 2 4 8 Gauge Amp Install


Power Ground Distribution Block 2 4 8 Gauge Amp Install


$13.00


PREMIUM 8 GAUGE AWG RED POWER GROUND WIRE BY TWO FEET


PREMIUM 8 GAUGE AWG RED POWER GROUND WIRE BY TWO FEET


$1.25


Ground Power 59 Burmmbar,British Mk.VI Crusader


Ground Power 59 Burmmbar,British Mk.VI Crusader


$29.98


6 GAUGE WIRE 10 FT RED POWER\GROUND AUDIO AMPLIFIER NEW


6 GAUGE WIRE 10 FT RED POWER\GROUND AUDIO AMPLIFIER NEW


$14.95


NEW GSI GPC10R250   10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC10R250 10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$70.85


NEW GSI GPC10B100   10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC10B100 10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$34.97


NEW GSI GPC10SL100   10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC10SL100 10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$41.82


AGU POWER/GROUND 4WAY DISTRIBUTION BLOCK FREE FUSES PDC


AGU POWER/GROUND 4WAY DISTRIBUTION BLOCK FREE FUSES PDC


$31.99


KRK RP10S Powered Studio Subwoofer NEW Free UPS Ground!


KRK RP10S Powered Studio Subwoofer NEW Free UPS Ground!


$399.00


NEW GSI GPC10B250   10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC10B250 10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$66.82


Ground Power Marderâ…¡,German Army Uniform,Finlands AFV


Ground Power Marderâ…¡,German Army Uniform,Finlands AFV


$34.78


NEW GSI GPC8SL100   8 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC8SL100 8 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$41.83


NEW GSI GPC10R100   10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC10R100 10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$41.79


NEW GSI GPC8B250   8 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC8B250 8 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$78.27


NEW GSI GPC8R250 8 Gauge Power.Ground Cables Red


NEW GSI GPC8R250 8 Gauge Power.Ground Cables Red


$88.61


8 GA GAUGE RED POWER / GROUND WIRE IN 6' INCREMENTS


8 GA GAUGE RED POWER / GROUND WIRE IN 6′ INCREMENTS


$10.25


NEW GSI GPC8SL250   8 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC8SL250 8 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$77.57


NEW GSI GPC4SL100   4 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC4SL100 4 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$81.75


NEW GSI GPC4BL100   4 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC4BL100 4 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$77.19


NEW GSI GPC8BL250   8 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC8BL250 8 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$88.68


Power/Ground Distribution Block 0 4 8 Gauge Amp Install


Power/Ground Distribution Block 0 4 8 Gauge Amp Install


$36.00


NEW GSI GPC10BL250   10 Gauge Power Ground Cable


NEW GSI GPC10BL250 10 Gauge Power Ground Cable


$71.18


NEW GSI GPC10R500   10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC10R500 10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$124.21


NEW GSI GPC4R100 4 Gauge Power.Ground Cables Red


NEW GSI GPC4R100 4 Gauge Power.Ground Cables Red


$89.52


NEW GSI GPC10R1000   10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


NEW GSI GPC10R1000 10 Gauge Power Ground Cables


$185.42


XScorpion 4 - 8 Gauge Power Wire Ground Terminal GT48P


XScorpion 4 – 8 Gauge Power Wire Ground Terminal GT48P


$7.95


XScorpion 0 Gauge AWG Blue Ground Power Wire PW0-50BL


XScorpion 0 Gauge AWG Blue Ground Power Wire PW0-50BL


$4.50


XScorpion 0 Gauge AWG Clear Ground Power Wire PW0-50P


XScorpion 0 Gauge AWG Clear Ground Power Wire PW0-50P


$4.50



iTouchless Automatic Stainless Steel Pepper Mill and Salt Grinder (2 Pack)


iTouchless Automatic Stainless Steel Pepper Mill and Salt Grinder (2 Pack)


$18.99


iTouchlessAutomatic Stainless Steel Pepper and Salt Grinder 2/Pack overview: Eating is a time to relax re-energize and feed our body and soul. What better addition to your meal than the finishing touch of fresh ground pepper or sea salt to pamper your taste buds! Control the amount of fresh pepper by simply pressing the button on top and let the grinder do the rest of the work for you. With the El…

Bunn BXB 10-Cup Professional Coffee Brewer, Black


Bunn BXB 10-Cup Professional Coffee Brewer, Black


$65.70


10 Cup, Black & Stainless Steel Coffee Brewer With Black Thermal Carafe, Brews 10 Cups In 3 Minutes, Hot Water Always Available, Stainless Steel Trunk, Tank & Vacuum Insulated Carafe, Advanced Spray Head Design, Vacation Switch, Commercially Rated Housing Material, Recommended For Elevations Above 5,000′…

Cuisinart SG-10 Electric Spice-and-Nut Grinder


Cuisinart SG-10 Electric Spice-and-Nut Grinder


$38.21


There%92s nothing like the smell and taste of freshly ground spices%2E And with the Cuisinart Spice %26 Nut Grinder it%92s easier than ever to efficiently grind any spice or create original%2C tantalizing spice blends%2E The blades are exclusively designed to grind spices and nuts and the simple press%2Ddown lid starts the grinding process with one touch%2C sealing in all the finely ground spices%…

Lola versus Powerman and the Money-Go-Round, Part One


Lola versus Powerman and the Money-Go-Round, Part One


$7.19


The Kinks’ 1970 effort was the penultimate creation in a five-year, six-album burst that ranks just a notch below the great sustained rock & roll eruptions of Bob Dylan, the Beatles, the Stones, and Elvis Costello. Of course, the linchpin to this collection is “Lola,” Ray Davies’s irresistibly vivid account of the charms of a seductive transvestite. Its daring (for the time) subject matter aside, …

Higher Ground


Higher Ground


$0.75


She’s been eclipsed by a generation of newfangled power divas, but Babs still has it–superior repertoire in the Tin Pan Alley tradition, deep-pile production from the likes of Foster, Mardin and Afanasieff, and those zillion dollar pipes. Cuddlesome James Brolin gets a credit “for giving me the love I sing about” on tunes like “Leading with Your Heart,” while the title track, “At the Same Time,” …

Very Best of Tower of Power: The Warner Years


Very Best of Tower of Power: The Warner Years


$4.41


No Description Available.Genre: Soul/R&BMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 17-JUL-2001…

Black Scorpion 2 [VHS]


Black Scorpion 2 [VHS]


$9.98



The Dark Power


The Dark Power




Ground Power #2


Ground Power #2



Softball skills video – Setting Up Hitters The Ground Power Way…


Belkin SurgeMaster 6-Outlet Wall-Mount Surge Protector


Belkin SurgeMaster 6-Outlet Wall-Mount Surge Protector


$7.97


Belkin 6-Outlet Wall Mount Home Series F9H620-CW Surge Suppressors…

Post tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Newer Posts »