An inverter is the opposite of a transformer: it coverts 12 volts DC (or 24 volts), into 120 volts AC (or 240 volts) to enable domestic appliances to be used on a boat at sea, when there is no generator. Modern inverters are very sophisticated and use less battery power than older types and they are also easy to fit. Even on a small boat they can be used to charge a phone or laptop or run a microwave. This article shows how to install one in a boat with the minimum of tools or expertise.

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