[comp.sys.mac.hardware] Powering Mac from Inverters

gamorris@lescsse.uucp (Gary A. Morris) (01/18/91)

Has anyone had any experience in powering a Macintosh from a 120 volt 60
hertz square wave inverter?  I'd like to purchase an inverter so I can
power my Mac IIcx when no 120 AC power is available.  I'm concerned
though, what the square wave output of the inverter might do to the Mac
power supply. 

I've talked to a local dealer, who says they don't answer technical
questions unless you buy a hardware service contract.  Apple Costumer
Assistance Center says they don't recommend running a Mac off of a
"generator" but said it should work if the voltage and frequency are
correct, they didn't know what effect square wave output from an
inverter would have. 

--GaryM
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