Getting an ideal inverter for your home can be a confusing affair if you don’t know what to look for when getting one. Most of us, as laymen, have no idea about inverters in general except for the brands that we may have heard about, or a few fancy terms we might have seen in ads.
So, if you are finding yourself dazed and confused about choosing one for your home, here are a few points that you must keep in mind that will help you make an informed decision!
Choose an Inverter as per your power requirements:
Inverters come with VA ratings which indicate their load handling capabilities. So, you must choose one depending on the number of appliances that you want to run off the auxiliary power unit, rather than choosing one that your friend has. We all have different sets of appliances that can have varied power demands, and an inverter that works for your friend might not be the best choice when it comes to your household. Even though a typical Indian household can make do with an inverter with a VA between 700-900; you may need to go a bit above that if you want to run heavy load equipment such as Air Conditioners, geysers, pumps, etc.
Type of inverter:
Next, you will need to decide what kind of inverter you want. You would likely get 3 options: pure sinewave inverters, modified sinewave inverters, and square wave inverters. If you want nothing but the best, then go for a pure sinewave inverter as they are based on the latest technology and offer the highest efficiency among inverter types. Moreover, they are safe for running sensitive appliances as the power seamlessly transits from the mains to the inverter in case of a power failure.
Optimus 1250 by Luminous is an excellent example of an advanced pure sinewave inverter. It supports all battery types (Flat, Tubular, and SMF) and all battery capacities (80Ah-220Ah). Some of its features include:
- Advanced LCD Display shows real-time statistics
- User settable Charging current and Output voltage
- Fast battery charging
- Mode selector
- Safety for your home
- Supports all battery types and capacity
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Build Quality:
The build quality of the inverter is super important as it will directly impact the service life of the inverter, and the cost of maintenance over the lifecycle of the inverter. Always buy inverters by reputed brands like Luminous as they are known to use the highest-grade components and materials when manufacturing their products. So, if you don’t intend to invest in a new inverter sooner than expected, then always pay close attention to the build quality of the inverter unit.
Service life and Maintenance:
It’s important that you research before choosing an inverter to find out more about their service life and maintenance costs. Check and read verified customer reviews to get an idea, and then shortlist inverters accordingly. Even if you have to spend a little extra on getting an inverter that requires next to no maintenance and offers a reliable service life, it’s better to choose that option, than buying something that costs less but will give up sooner than you would like.
If you keep these points in mind, you should have no issues shortlisting and finalizing an inverter that’s the aptest for your home. In case you are actively looking, check out Luminous’ range of home inverters that are made using the highest-grade materials and offer exceptional service life, and require very little maintenance. Moreover, all of their products come with exceptional after-sales service and customer support. So, when you choose an inverter from Luminous, you can rest assured that you are getting your money’s worth.
As a final tip, never choose an inverter based on price alone, as cheaper is not always the best option. It’s important to look for other factors like the ones we discussed in this article if you want the most value for your money, and don’t up spend your hard-earned money on something that you didn’t want. So, now that you know, we hope you will be better able to make an informed decision and get home an inverter that will last for years to come!
Nirmal Sarkar is a Biotechnologist from the city of Joy, Kolkata. He is the founder of this blog and covers a wide range of topics from Gadgets to Software to Latest Offers. You can get in touch with him via nirmal@hitricks.com
