{"product_id":"victron-phoenix-inverter-12-250-120v-ve-direct-nema-gfci-ul-458","title":"Victron Phoenix Inverter 12\/250 120V VE.Direct NEMA GFCI (UL 458) — 250VA Pure Sine, Compact 12V Inverter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Victron Phoenix Inverter 12\/250 120V VE.Direct NEMA GFCI is the compact entry to Victron's pure sine inverter family\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250VA output (200W continuous), 12V input, built-in NEMA 5-15R GFCI outlet, UL 458 certified for marine and mobile use. Pure sine wave output for clean power on sensitive electronics; not a modified-sine compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePhoenix Inverter vs MultiPlus — which one?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phoenix Inverter is \u003cstrong\u003einverter-only\u003c\/strong\u003e — no battery charger, no AC pass-through. It converts DC from your battery to AC for your loads, period. 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shutdown protects your battery from over-discharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — minimal fan noise at typical loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Victron build quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal DC input voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V (operating range 9.5–17V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContinuous AC output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200W (250VA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePeak AC output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400W (short duration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAC output waveform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure sine wave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAC output 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