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Re: [VAL] what is an inverter?



Now Marg, Fred's explanation is as good as any, and I'm an electrician 
amoung other things. Way to go Fred!

-Eddie-  (713)694-8084 24hrs or email, EddieHuffstetter@hotmail.com


>    Here is a mnemonic way I use to remember the difference between an 
> inverter and a converter.  This is not electrically correct in theory or in 
> practice, but is just a stupid phonetic device to help me remember which is 
> which.
>
>    An Inverter starts with an "I" so Increases voltage from 12 d.c. to 120 
> a.c
>
>     A Converter begins with a "C" so Contracts voltage from 120 a.c. to 12 
> d.c.
> 
>    You may share this with your memory coach but not with your electrician. 
>   ;)