Dc to ac Power?

Most recent answer: 06/26/2014

Q:
I have a 3W 120VAC flicker bulb that I need to run on battery power. i also have a 120VAC to 9VDC converter is there a configuration I can set up to run on a 9 volt battery?
- Chris (age 21)
Evansville, Indiana, USA
A:

Unfortunately an ac to dc rectifier doesn't run in reverse as a dc to ac inverter. So you'd have to get an inverter. There are lots available for use with 12V car batteries, but I don't know how easy it is to find ones for 9V batteries. Another possibility, more efficient and probably cheaper in the long run, is to get a 9V flicker LED bulb.

Mike W.


(published on 06/26/2014)