Milw, WI
Just curious: EL needs an inverter because it runs on AC, correct? The inverter takes in DC and puts out AC. So, can you not just hook it up to the AC GI, sans inverter?
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Quoted from MK6PIN:Negative....inverter works kind of like a coil for old auto ignition....12vdc in....a gazillion volts A/C out, but at low amperage....the ones for EL stuff need to put out anywhere from 90-110volts A/C to energize the phosphor ( won't kill you, but definitely get your attention)......
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