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Model # PI500P

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  • 500-watt continuous power
  • Patented pivot plugs ideal for bulky charging cubes
  • Low battery warning indicates when the battery is running low
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Product Details

This BLACK+DECKER PI500P power inverter packs a punch with more usable power than other like units, featuring 2-Volt - 120-Volt outlets and a 2 Amp high output USB. On board communication icons show ideal application weather using through your vehicle's 12-Volt accessory outlet or connecting directly to the battery for the full 500-Watt. The PI500P has a patented design which features pivoting plugs that allow you to plug in larger charging cubes at the same time. This inverter is ideal for household power on the go, anytime anywhere that you travel.
  • 500 continuous watts of power output
  • Equipped with (2) 120-Volt outlets and a 2.0 USB outlet
  • Patented design features pivoting plugs ideal for bulky charging cubes
  • On board communication with ICONS to show ideal application
  • Can be used with either the 12-Volt plug or the battery clips included
  • Low battery warning indicates when the battery is running low
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Questions & Answers

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Q:Can this inverter hook-up to a solar panel 12 volt charging system continuously?
by|Aug 24, 2018
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A:  No it cant even turn on for 1 minute

by|Dec 24, 2018

    A:  This inverter is designed to be connected to either a 12V acc. outlet in a vehicle for up to 120W or directly to a 12V battery with the clamps for 500W continuous. So as long as the 12V battery the unit is connected to maintains 12 volts DC then the inverter can be used.

    by|May 6, 2023
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      Q:If my car's battery is dead the inverter can boot it.?
      by|Mar 30, 2018
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      A:  No, this is not a car charger. It is a DC to AC inverter it is only used to plug electronics into your vehicle.

      by|May 5, 2023
        1 found this answer helpful

        A:  No your thinking about a battery jump starter

        by|May 5, 2023
          1 found this answer helpful

          A:  No, the inverter cannot be used to boost a dead auto battery.

          by|May 5, 2023
            1 found this answer helpful

            A:  no it will leave you high and dry

            by|Dec 23, 2018

              A:  No

              by|May 5, 2023
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                Q:How many hours does it have to charge in my car for it to work ?
                by|Feb 24, 2018
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                A:  An inverter does not have an internal battery to recharge. It must be connected to a battery source to produce any power. This particular unit must be plugged into the 12V accessory outlet in the vehicle for up to 120 watts or hooked directly to the battery to output 500 watts. Please read the instruction manual fully before using this device. In the manual you will notice that there are warnings against using this inverter with appliances that have heating elements. Most heaters draw much more than the max 500 Watts this inverter can output and the in rush from startup will typically cause the inverter to shutdown.

                by|May 5, 2023

                  A:  This is a DC to AC inverter. It will work as long as your car battery is charged. It will not run a heater since typical space heaters are 1000-1500 watts and this unit is only a 500 watt peak inverter. If you want to keep your car warm so it's nice and toasty on a cold morning then you would need an extension cord for the space heater but you will see a huge increase on your electric bill. I would suggest just running your car for 10 minutes to heat it up. If you run any electronics from this inverter form more than a few minutes then you will need to run your car to keep the battery charged. You can drain your battery if you leave it running too long.

                  by|May 5, 2023

                    A:  This is not a car charger. It is a DC to AC inverter it is only used to plug electronics into your vehicle.

                    by|May 5, 2023
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                      Q:How many hours do you have to charge it in the car to make it work ?
                      by|Feb 24, 2018
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                      A:  An inverter does not have an internal battery to recharge. It must be connected to a battery source to produce any power. This particular unit must be plugged into the 12V accessory outlet in the vehicle for up to 120 watts or hooked directly to the battery to output 500 watts. Please read the instruction manual fully before using this device.

                      by|May 5, 2023

                        A:  It’s not a battery pack it’s a power inverter transforming from 12v to 120v

                        by|May 5, 2023
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                          Customer Reviews

                          2.9 out of 5
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                          Excellent for charging batteries on dill and cordless power tools on job sites.
                          Excellent for charging batteries on dill and cordless power tools on job sites.
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                          My work truck broke down and my rental truck did not have an inverter installed. I bought this u...
                          My work truck broke down and my rental truck did not have an inverter installed. I bought this unit in a rush, but glad I did. It works good to keep my PC up and running along with keeping my cell phone charged. Nice unit.
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                          Broke after the first day...
                          Broke after the first day
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                          Just like the Stanley portable jump pack and compressor. POS this Black and Decker inverter is Aw...
                          Just like the Stanley portable jump pack and compressor. POS this Black and Decker inverter is Awful. AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS. CANT EVEN POWER ONE SMALL STRING OF LED LIGHTS BEFORE SHUTTING DOWN. Black and Decker used to mean something now like all the other crap its just another piece of Chinese junk. Cant believe you actually sell this POS.
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                            This is an absolute horrible product. I am on my 3rd one since Home Depot keeps replacing it. I p...
                            This is an absolute horrible product. I am on my 3rd one since Home Depot keeps replacing it. I purchased this to charge my laptop while working in my truck. First I tried the 12v plug in then I connected it to my battery. Neither configuration works. The inverter works for about a month then it starts going into shutdown mode and has this annoying beeping that will not stop unless you turn the units off. I have tried the unit on with nothing plugged in and it stays on all day, as soon as you plug anything in such as a laptop charger, or battery charger for cordless tools it goes into shutdown. I will be returning this last one for a complete refund and will never buy another Black and Decker again. Oh, and the customer service at B&D was a complete waste of my time and a complete joke.
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                              It worked for 2 days and then wouldn’t turn on....
                              It worked for 2 days and then wouldn’t turn on. I exchanged it for another and will leave a follow up review after I test it for a few weeks.
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                              Worked perfectly....
                              Worked perfectly.
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                              Havnt been able to install and use yet. But looks sturdy as my old one. Previous one lasted for yrs
                              Havnt been able to install and use yet. But looks sturdy as my old one. Previous one lasted for yrs
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