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is there such a thing? hoovering the car is an extension lead nightmare.


 
Posted : 02/12/2012 11:28 pm
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Yes, maplin do decent cheap inverters for laptops etc.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/300w-12v-inverter-with-usb-charge-socket-518798

However - the amount of draw you need for a hoover will be way too much. Get a portable vac!


 
Posted : 02/12/2012 11:29 pm
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Something like this:

[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/DeWalt-DC515N-18V-Handheld-Vacuum/sim/B00109AZNM/2 ]http://www.amazon.co.uk/DeWalt-DC515N-18V-Handheld-Vacuum/sim/B00109AZNM/2[/url]

would be a better bet. Note though that the price doesn't include a battery.


 
Posted : 03/12/2012 6:26 am
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How many batteries does your car have in it, mine has only one!


 
Posted : 03/12/2012 6:30 am
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Well, mine has 2 - a starter and an 85 a/h leisure battery. Oh and 4 solar panels on the roof ( for running a fridge when parked up ).


 
Posted : 03/12/2012 6:50 am
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To run a hoover you would need at least a modified or pure sine wave inverter, and a big one at that. It would need its own cables direct to the battery and you would need the car engine running as well.

Just get a battery hoover 🙂

P.S If we are willy waving, mine has 1x 110a/hr and 2x 85a/hr batteries but I let the side down as I don't have any solar panels 🙂 My inverter is also a cheapo job that will run a jig saw at half speed but won't even start a circular saw 🙂


 
Posted : 03/12/2012 7:01 am
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<willy found wanting >

🙁

Could have done with adding "... and I still wouldn't want to try running a hoover via an inverter" to the end of my post for clarity.


 
Posted : 03/12/2012 8:08 am
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If its that much of a nightmare, take it to your local hand car wash, I do when it's cold or I'm feeling lazy. £15 well spent for inside & out, washed, polished, hoovered & glass cleaned.


 
Posted : 03/12/2012 8:12 am
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I think what the others are saying is that if you plug in a hoover to a normal car lighter socked inverter you'll quickly need to change the fuse.

same goes for a dremel, works for a bit, load it too much and bang goes the fuse. 🙂


 
Posted : 03/12/2012 12:02 pm

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