This convenient mains inverter is perfect when you're out camping, or anywhere else where a standard mains socket isn't available. It provides you with a mains outlet for small appliances such as laptops, stereos, some computers, phone chargers, and other low-power mains applications. It boasts all the safety features you need like overload and input reverse polarity protection, and connects directly to a battery via the supplied lead with alligator clips. 500W is plenty of power for many small-medium devices while 1,500W surge power provides support for essential startup loads.