Yes, problems; the user manual has a troubleshooting section which suggests that it won't turn on unless it has external AC power input. "The unit must be connected to a 110/120V 60Hz outlet." Operating temperature range is quite restricted given your intended field use; 0=B0C to 40=B0C, with RH 0 to 90%. Run time is very short; efficiency isn't specified, so if it can be convinced to power on without external AC, I'd expect it to run your rig once or twice before you'd need new batteries. Sounds like fun! References: https://dl4jz3rbrsfum.cloudfront.net/documents/CyberPower_UM_CP1350PFCLCD.p= df https://dl4jz3rbrsfum.cloudfront.net/documents/CyberPower_DS_CP1350PFCLCD.p= df On Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 05:38:42PM -0500, Allen Mulvey wrote: > Several years ago I bought an automotive jump start unit > with a built in inverter, a PEAK power Station 700. My > intent was to also use it as a field power source for > photographic lights. Unfortunately when I plugged in two 300 > Ws strobes the thing died after about two flashes. I have > since ordered a 1350 VA pure sine wave battery backup for > that use. >=20 > https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=3DN82E1684210 > 2133 >=20 > ($124.95 US with promo code EMCRCRK39.) >=20 > Should I expect any problems using this device with the > strobes? I usually use three or four at a time. >=20 > =20 >=20 > I have another higher capacity standalone inverter but I am > afraid to try it as it is not pure sine wave. >=20 > =20 >=20 > If I ever get time to attempt a repair of the PEAK unit I > will probably seek advice from this list on that also as I > have no experience with inverters. >=20 > =20 >=20 > Thanks, >=20 > Allen >=20 > --=20 > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --=20 James Cameron http://quozl.netrek.org/ --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .