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Compact black rectangular inverter with LCD screen, two USB ports, AC outlet, cooling vents, and attached cables

chaomin

chaomin tang3 500W 6000W Peak Car Power Inverter 2 USB AC LCD

SKU CH-TWTZ-WKNSD MPN tang3

Converts 12 V vehicle power to 110 V or 220 V AC with 500 W continuous and 6000 W peak output, dual USB ports, an LCD status display and eight safety protections

  • Key features- 12 V is generally for cars, 24 V for trucks, 48 V and 60 V
  • Overall height5.6 cm/2.2 in
  • Overall width11.2 cm/4.4 in
  • Overall length20 cm/7.87 in
  • Product weight0.8kg/1.77 lb
  • 500W continuous power runs laptops and small appliances
  • 6000W peak handles brief startup surges
  • LCD shows battery level and voltage warnings in real time
  • Dual USB ports plus AC outlet charge phones and laptops together
  • Eight safety protections include overload, short-circuit and over-temperature guards

Power for 12 V and 24 V vehicles

The chaomin tang3 is a modified-sine-wave inverter rated at 500 W continuous with a 6000 W peak. It accepts DC input from 10.5 V to 15 V, making it suitable for standard 12 V car batteries and 24 V truck systems. Drivers who need AC power for laptops, phones or small medical devices on the road can plug directly into the single AC outlet or the dual USB ports.

LCD status and bundled cables

The built-in LCD shows real-time battery voltage and warns of high temperature or voltage faults. In the box you receive battery clips for direct terminal connection, a cigarette-lighter plug for lighter-socket use and an English manual. These accessories let you switch between permanent and temporary installations without buying extra cables.

Simple hook-up with protection limits

Clip the red lead to positive and black to negative, tighten the terminals, then switch on. The internal fuses and eight protection circuits guard against reverse polarity, under-voltage, over-voltage, overload, short circuit and over-temperature. The modified sine output cannot run motor-driven appliances such as hair dryers, pumps or microwave ovens, so total connected load must stay within the 500 W rating.

How it compares

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Price $53.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameChaomin
Model nameTang3
Size & build
Overall height5.6 cm/2.2 in
Overall width11.2 cm/4.4 in
Overall length20 cm/7.87 in
Product weight0.8kg/1.77 lb

Questions about this item

How often should the internal fuses be checked or replaced on the tang3 inverter?

The internal fuses are sealed inside the unit and are not user-serviceable; they only operate during a fault such as a short circuit or severe overload, so no routine inspection or replacement is required.

What thermal limit triggers the cooling fan and eventual shutdown on the 500 W continuous model?

The inverter monitors internal temperature and will activate the built-in fan; if the temperature continues to rise it engages over-temperature protection and shuts down until the unit cools.

How much power does the inverter draw from a 12 V battery when running at the full 500 W AC load all day?

At 500 W output the modified-sine-wave unit typically pulls roughly 50 A from a 12 V source, so a healthy battery and thick cables are essential for sustained operation.

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