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erich · 02/18/2002, 10:38 AM

Is the output of an inverter safe for a pump? Most inverters I've seen don't produce true sine-wave output, just step-wave. Will that damage the pump?

You can get UPSs that produce sine-wave output, but they cost more...

02/18/2002, 10:38 AM	#6
erich Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 11	Pumps & inverters Is the output of an inverter safe for a pump? Most inverters I've seen don't produce true sine-wave output, just step-wave. Will that damage the pump? You can get UPSs that produce sine-wave output, but they cost more...