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Compact metal-cased 150W power inverter with cigarette lighter plug and single AC outlet

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite PV150 150W 12V 120V power inverter

SKU CH-5G9Q-5TRN7 MPN PV150

Converts 12 V DC battery power to 120 V AC with 150 W continuous and 300 W peak output through a single NEMA 5-15R outlet

  • Input12 V DC
  • Maximum input amps / watts150 W
  • Voltage output120 V AC 60 Hz
  • Output power150 W
  • Output peak power300 W
  • Key featuresAHarness your vehicle's battery to efficiently power office

Output Watt Capacity 150 W

  • Converts 12 V DC to 120 V AC for mobile use
  • Delivers 150 watts continuous and 300 watts peak output
  • Single NEMA 5-15R outlet powers laptops, phones and small electronics
  • 3-foot cord with cigarette lighter plug enables quick vehicle setup
  • 20-amp fuse protects the inverter from overload damage

Ultra-compact 150 W inverter

The Tripp Lite PV150 converts 12 V DC from a vehicle battery or accessory socket into 120 V AC at 60 Hz. It delivers a continuous 150 W through a single NEMA 5-15R outlet and handles momentary surges up to 300 W. The unit plugs directly into a cigarette lighter via a 3 ft cord for immediate portable power.

Thermals noise and power draw

A built-in 20 A fuse protects the inverter from overload without requiring active cooling fans. The metal housing dissipates heat passively during normal operation, so the device runs silently while drawing up to 150 W from the 12 V source. Peak loads of 300 W are supported only for brief instants.

Metal housing and single outlet

The lightweight metal enclosure resists vibration and impact inside a moving vehicle. One AC receptacle limits use to a single device at a time, and the fixed 3 ft cable restricts placement to within reach of the 12 V socket. Buyers needing multiple simultaneous outlets or higher continuous wattage should consider larger units.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRIPP LITE
Product linePowerVerter
Model namePV150
Ports & slots
Input12 V DC
Power
Maximum input amps / watts150 W
Voltage output120 V AC 60 Hz
Output power150 W
Output peak power300 W
Size & build
Shipping weight0.59 kg
Package size168 × 163 × 58 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the PV150 using the cigarette lighter plug and what is the common mistake?

Plug the 3‑ft cord into a 12 V DC socket; the step people miss is checking that the vehicle outlet is live with the ignition off, otherwise the inverter will not power on.

What maintenance or replacement will the PV150 need later?

The internal 20‑amp fuse protects against overload; if it blows you must replace it with an identical 20‑amp fuse before the inverter will work again.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the PV150?

Continuous output is capped at 150 W; drawing more than that trips the 20‑amp fuse, so the 150‑watt continuous rating is the first limit you hit.

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