|
Cobra CPI 1575 1500 Watt 12 Volt DC to 120 Volt AC Power Inverter | 
| Brand: Cobra
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
Department: Car Audio & Video
List Price: $189.95
Buy New: $95.00
as of 9/7/2010 02:44 PDT details
You Save: $94.95 (50%)
New (31) Used (1) from $93.99
Seller: VM Innovations
Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 110
Media: Automotive
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Battery: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.9
Dimensions (in): 3.3 x 8.8 x 9.4
MPN: CPI 1575
Model: CPI 1575
UPC: 028377312694
EAN: 0028377312694
ASIN: B00126IDDC
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Features:
| • | 1500 Watts Continuous Power, 3000 Watts Peak Power | | • | Three grounded AC receptacles and 5-Volt USB output | | • | LED function/status meter | | • | Remote on/off capable for easy control when installed out of reach | | • | Two-year limited warranty |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
This inverter provides household power on the go. It converts battery power to 120 V AC household power, allowing you to power up office equipment and household appliances from your vehicle. This unit is ideal for such appliances as microwave ovens (1000 watts or less), coffeemakers, laptops, TVs, video game consoles, CD and DVD players, cell phone chargers, and more.  Power equipment and appliances from your vehicle. Click to enlarge. |  Great for automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks, and more. Click to enlarge. |  Includes three grounded AC receptacles and 5-volt USB output. Click to enlarge. | How The Cobra Power Inverter Works
The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that has been designed and built to take low-voltage DC (Direct Current) power from your automobile or other low-voltage power supplies and convert it to standard 115 volt AC (Alternating Current) power like the current you have in your home. This conversion process thereby allows you to use many of your household appliances and electronic products in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks, and virtually anywhere else. Cobra 1500 Watt Output Waveform
Some very sensitive electronic equipment might not operate satisfactorily on "square wave" or "modified sine wave" power. The output waveform of the Cobra Inverter is a "square wave" or "modified sine wave." It is a stepped waveform designed to have characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power. A waveform of this nature is suitable for most AC loads, including linear and switching power suppliers used in electronic equipment, transformers, and motors. AC receptacles
With three ground AC receptacles, you can connect and power multiple devices at once. USB Output
The 5-Volt USB output allows charging and operation of modern portable devices, such as iPods, BlackBerrys, and cell phones. Remote On/Off Switch Capable
An optional Remote On/Off Switch can be connected to the Remote Jack, allowing you to turn the Cobra power inverter on or off from a convenient location when the inverter is installed out of reach. Safety Features
The CPI 1575 will notify you with a flashing meter and alarm sound when there is a power problem, and will shut down for protection in the following situations: - Current Overload Protection--If the inverter is overloaded, it will shut down to protect itself.
- Short Circuit Protection--If the AC output of the inverter is short-circuited for one second or more, it will shut down to protect itself.
- Low Voltage Protection--If the input voltage drops to 10.0V or less, the inverter will shut down to protect itself.
- High Voltage Protection--If the DC input voltage rises above 15.0V, the inverter will shut down to protect itself.
- Over Temperature Protection--If the internal temperature rises to 40 degrees C (104 degrees F), the inverter will shut down to protect itself.
What's in the Box
CPI 1575 DC to AC Power Inverter, instruction manual
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 55
Works Great September 3, 2010
Megalith (Lake Forest, CA United States)
I've had this unit for 2 years now at my cabin and it works great. I use it to invert my 12V battery bank voltage to 111.7V. I removed one star as the description states that it will provide 120V but it doesn't hit that number. I mostly notice it when running a small room fan in the Summer. At home with 117V outlets the fan pumps out the air flow, but the same fan at 111V is almost half the speed.
Definitely a great buy and I think for most applications the loss of a few volts will never be noticed.
 My First Inverter August 29, 2010
Trucker
I'm working as truck driver and I'm using this inverter 4 already 3 month ALL THE TIME 24/7! Especially 4 refrigerator, microwave, vacuum cleaner. Works great! Very recommended!
 Does not output claimed wattage August 24, 2010
Rudy (Minneapolis, MN)
1500 speced unit could not handle 1200W resistive test load, nor 450W computer system (continuous, not startup). Replaced with 1000W Sunforce Sine Wave Inverter. No issues now.
 Worst Product Ever August 19, 2010
Shadow
I decided to try this product out because it was the only one reviewed extensively and was fairly inexpensive. Well I now know why. Before I begin I would like to state that Amazon is amazing. Throughout this entire ordeal they overnighted the products to me. "COBRA AND THE CHEAP CHINESE CRAP BEING SENT OVER" are the ones to blame for this problem. I have had to return three of these and have since switched products. The first one I received the USB port didn't work so I sent it back. Received the second one two days later (Amazon being great) the voltage output was 95 way below the +- 10% of 120 allowed, and as stated elsewhere the wattage indicator didn't work. Sent the second one back and received it two days later (Amazon again) and tested the voltage this one output 85 volts which is completely unacceptable, and to top it off the wattage indicator still didn't work. I don't know about other reviewers but if something doesn't work (wattage indicator) I'm not happy. I pay good money for this piece of crap and I expect it to work. Amazon is now giving me a refund and I am purchasing a PowerDrive 1500, because it has been recommended to me by Truckers and is sold at most truck stops. Cobra has no quality control and nobody expects anything good from China. Stay away from this product it will give you nothing but headaches and it still won't work. Keep buying from Amazon though.
Could be Better August 6, 2010
Steven B. Eggert
A friend of mine purchased this inverter (I'm sorry to say because of my recommendation) and I helped him install it in his travel trailer. The inverter is located 3 feet (wire length) from 3,new,100 amp-hr batteries wired in parallel. I used #4 gauge wire (the wire kit recommended which costs extra) for all connections between batteries and to the inverter. The first thing noticed when turned on was that the inverter showed about 200 watts of power being supplied when there was nothing connected to it. I then hooked up a 700 Watt coffee maker (resistive load) and the inverter indicated over 1500 Watts of power being supplied to it. It went into overload mode and shut down. The battery voltage under load at the time it shut down was 11.9 volts. Thinking that the coffee maker was maybe drawing more than the advertised amount of power, I hooked it to my 1000 Watt Honda generator (really 900 watts continuous). The generator had no problem running it. So I have to conclude that this inverter (1500W/3000W surge) is greatly over rated for its advertised power capabilities. About the only thing that is really handy is the remote on/off switch (extra). If you need anywhere near the full rated power, I'd advise buying another brand, even if if you have to pay more.
Showing reviews 1-5 of 55
|
|
|
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.
| |
