On (19 Nov 97) Roy J. Tellason wrote to All...
 RJ> I was browsing this catalog offering inverters,  and saw
 RJ> mention in there that some stuff will run on just about any
 RJ> type,  some stuff wants a modified sine wave at least,  and
 RJ> some wants a "pure" sine wave.  I can't find the reference in
 RJ> that catalog at the moment.
 RJ> Can somebody run down what sort of stuff is fussy about its
 RJ> power, and perhaps why?  Some of the things on that list were
 RJ> rather surprising...
I wish I had a detailed list handy. And I don't understand the "why"
part.
But key things that don't like modified square wave power are laser
printers and photocopiers. Also some portable tool rechargers.
Other tools won't start the inverter unless something else is
already on. My Milwaukee electric drill falls into that category.
Do tell what catalog you are look at, and give us the list!
                        Ian
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