| | |  | Car Electronics | Home » » » Jensen JP20 160-Watt DC-to-AC Power Inverter | | | | | | | Description: | | Recoton is a global leader in the development and marketing of consumer electronic accessories, audio products and video gaming products. Recoton's more than 4, 000 products include highly functional accessories for audio, video, car audio, camcorder, multi-media/computer, home office and cellular and standard telephone products, as well as 900MHz wireless technology products.The JP-20 single-outlet 160W DC to AC Power Inverter allows AC operation from car, RV or boat cigarette lighter. | | | Features: | |
• 12-volt DC to 110-volt AC power inverter for vehicle use
• Ideal for watching TV or using laptop in car, boat, or RV
• Attaches effortlessly to vehicle's cigarette lighter adapter
• Single AC outlet connects to any portable AC appliance
• 160 watts of continuous power output; 300 watts peak power output
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 11.1 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.1 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.8 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.35 pounds | | Package Length:
| 11.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 47 reviews |
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 Not 110 to 120 volts outputJul 23, 2009
Purchased this item to take on a trip to charge cameras and cell phones, but did not check it out prior to leaving - Will not charge anything. It only puts out 88 volts - bad product
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 Beware of the output frequency: 63.8 Hz for my unitOct 19, 2008
The unit I got has an output frequency of 63.8 Hz which is nearly 7% above the nominal 60 Hz. The unit also seems to run warmer than other models I've used under the same load.
I've also noticed that several of the Xantrex inverters have much looser frequency specs compared to the last generation of inverters which were typically 60 Hz +/- 0.01%. Many of the current crop of these inverters have 60 +/-4 Hz which is 60 Hz +/- 7%. To be fair, I've noticed a number of inverters made by other companies also have relaxed this spec. I measured the output frequency of several models and found their outputs to range from 58 Hz to 64 Hz. I didn't test to see if the frequency changed with temperature, input voltage, load, or other other factors. I suppose the reason for this change in specs is that these manufacturers are now cost cutting to the extent of eliminating a 30 cent quartz crystal. The frequency variation is most likely to cause problems (speed changes and overheating) in devices with AC motors, but it will also cause inaccuracies in devices that use the AC line frequency for timing purposes.
 works as promisedSep 07, 2008
I am pleased so far. I had my computer plugged into the unit for several hours during a drive to the east coast, and I have had my iPhone plugged into it a number of times in my Smart car, and it has always worked fine.
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Works fineAug 13, 2008
We bought this to power a laptop in a Honda Pilot. It works fine. The dual outlet wasn't in stock when we bought this. I would suggest buying the dual outlet because it is only cost slightly more.
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Works Great!Jul 30, 2008
Does what it's suppose to do. Recharged several items (GPS, bluetooth, cell phone, etc.) during a recent family trip, and it was quiet and unobtrustive. Only thing to mention is that it should be turned off or unplugged when starting the vehicle; otherwise it will make a high-pitched squeal. But that is a minor issue, and I am very content with this product.
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