Comments on: Xantrex Technologies 813-0800-00 XPower Digital 800-Watt Power Inverter

By: harry

harry — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:21:08 +0000

I just recieved this inverter it is a nice compact unit and has a display which is very usefull.OK so why only 3 star rating well i read the entire write up on this unit 800 WATTS is what is advertised.However when i read the manual this is not the case,it will only deliver 640 watts on a constant basis and 750 watts for 5 min.So how is this an 800 watt unit? Maybe some kind of new math i didnt get?There is no chart on the page where it specifes these details.If this was written i still would have purchased it the price is good but i like to make a purchase based on ALL the products specs not what they choose to mention.so a 640 watt unit for 50 bucks you decide
Rating: 3 / 5

By: J. Cook

J. Cook — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:58:18 +0000

I expected a bit more from a 800 watt inverter. I only run a laptop and
printer. This puts a 40 watt draw on this inverter overheating it after 20 minutes.
With my laptop needing a full charge, this inverter is incapable of running long enough to meet this meager demand.

Rating: 3 / 5

By: Bob Galbreath

Bob Galbreath — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:21:40 +0000

Functionally, it works fine and is easy to use. I have three beefs:
1. It isn't really an 800w inverter. It is 700+ watts for a short time and 600+ watts continuous.
2. There are no mounting lugs. I was hoping to mount it on the wall in my motorhome but there isn't really anyway to do that unless I want to trust doublestick tape.
3. The DC input terminals are bigger and clunkier than they need to be which further limits mounting possibilities.

It is a decent amount of inverter for the price. Rating: 3 / 5