Power Inverter Questions & Support

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Cobra power inverters — installation tips, safe operation, troubleshooting, and choosing the right model.

Why is my inverter sounding an alarm?
If the battery voltage gets too low, your inverter will sound a low-voltage alarm.  This can happen for any of the following reasons: -The battery is low a...
How much power can I draw from each AC outlet?
If your inverter has more than one AC outlet, the full inverter power is available from any of the outlets.
How come my Remote On/Off Controller won't turn ON?
If your Remote will not turn on, it could be a cable connection, battery connection, or your car battery needs recharging.  Troubleshoot by: 1. Check cabl...
Why won't my Remote On/Off Controller turn OFF?
If your Remote will not turn OFF, it could be a cable connection, the power button may not have been pushed hard enough or there could be a poor cable conne...
Why is the display on my Remote On/Off Controller staying dark when I turn the inverter ON from the Remote?
This could be a cable connection either at the back at the Remote or the connection at the power inverter. Turn the inverter off Disconnect the Remote from...
Why is my inverter sounding an alarm but no Error messages are showing on the Remote Controller LCD display?
The Remote On/Off Controller with Fast Charge USB has limited functionality on the POWER 500W and PURE SINE 400W.  If you are using the Remote with these mo...
Why is the USB port on my Remote not charging my device?
If the USB port on your Remote is not charging your device, it could be a bad power cable, loose connection or the battery charge is too low. 1.Check cable...
Does my inverter include a bonded neutral/ground?
Our inverters do not have a bonding strap between the “neutral” and “ground” pins on the AC outlet, and supply current directly to the “Hot” and “Neutral” t...
Calculating Battery Life
To determine how long your battery will last before running down, you need to know the “Reserve Capacity” of your battery. Reserve Capacity is a specificati...
How Big Does the Battery Need to Be?
That depends on several factors: Will the inverter be installed in a vehicle? How many watts does the appliance consume? How long do you want to run the...