Inverter Efficiency?

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Bob Camarena

How efficient are inverters in terms of power consumed vs. usable output? Do they vary much by manufacturer/quality? I'm starting to see some fairly inexpensive inverters on the market. Kragen Auto Parts was advertising a Coleman Powermate 800 watt model for $79.99 in our paper this weekend. Since I spend 90% of my time in fresh water I'm not too concerned about it not being made specifically for a marine environment.
 
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Allen

What I've read

I read somewhere...I can't remember where...but I believe you lose 15% of your energy during the conversion from DC to AC.
 
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