Extreme Universal Inverter | Goal Zero

Extreme UI

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$89.99

Universal inverter which provides up to 400 watts of continuous power and 800 watts peak.
Can be easily switched between 110V to 220V
Allows you to power commonly used electronic devices such as laptops, cellphones, or GPS.
Can be used from any 12V cigarette adapter - such as your car or boat.

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Features

Take power to earth's most extreme places.

The Extreme UI (Universal Inverter) allows you to power your AC devices from anywhere in the world. Powered from your Extreme 350 power pack.

What's in the Box

1 x Extreme UI (Universal Inverter)

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Extreme Universal Inverter (UI) Download User Guide (.pdf)
USAGE
Use with the following:	Extreme 350 Power Pack
INPUTS
12V Port	Powerpole or male car adapter 11-14V, 30A max (400W)
OUTPUTS
12V port	6.0mm and female car adapter 11-13V, 10A max (120W)
USB Standard Port	5V, 0.5A max (2.5W)
AC Multi-standard outlet	110/220V AC, user switchable 400W max
GENERAL
Weight (no pkg)	1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
Dimensions	8 x 6 x 2 in (15.9 x 7.6 x 20.3 cm)
Warranty	12 Months
Optimal Useage Temp.	32-104 F (0-40 C)

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Extreme UI

4.0

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5/23/2013

3.0

Great Idea, but with flaws

By Field Archaeology

from Wyoming

About Me Quality Oriented

Pros

Charges Quickly
Powerful

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Extreme UI:

While great when it works, the connection to battery breaks fairly easily (compresses into case so cannot make connection). Fairly easy to fix with a bit of superglue, but the first time it happened I lost a days work having to drive to town to a store (I now keep a tube of superglue with the inverter). This purchase is a back-up for my original UI to be sure I don't get stuck again.

7/25/2012

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

LOVE it!

By Pro Pilot

from Salt Lake City, Utah

About Me Power User

Verified Reviewer

Pros

Durable
Easy To Configure
Easy To Use
Reliable Performance

Cons

Best Uses

Home
In The Car
Portable Devices
Travel

Comments about Extreme UI:

With this, I was able to turn my Sherpa 120 into a power strip! We had all of our USA electronics in Nepal and had a power strip with 10 outlets. we plugged that strip into the UI and was able to run the internet router, charge the laptop, and charge all of our other things at the same time. We ran it during the day when we had no traditional power and used it at night to run our fan to help us sleep during the hot nights. Simply the best accessory to the Sherpa 120.

5/23/2012

(4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Bad Service

By Bill Larson

from Texas

About Me Power User

Pros

Bad Service
Easy To Configure
Easy To Use
Reliable Performance

Cons

Not Durable
Poor plastic

Best Uses

Expedition
Portable Devices
Travel

Comments about Extreme UI:

The plastics used are low quality. The customer service is bad.

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Q:
what if rain got into it will it work after being dried out ?
Asked on 4/18/2013 by corey b from washington dc
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  Moisture is problematic for any electronic device. If it was not turned on while it got wet and has not been on since, try the following: remove any case parts if possible, shake out any water you can, then dry thoroughly with a hair dryer. Once you think it is dry, place it in front of some cool dry air, like an air conditioning vent for a day or two. At that point, plug it in and hope for the best.
  Answered on 4/18/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Hello,
I'm a previous customer and love your products. Does the Extreme UI power AC devises while only plugged into the cigarette adaptor of a car or does it have to be powered by the extreme 350 battery? I am looking for a solution for charging camera batteries using the AC battery charger plugged into the Extreme UI and simply plugged into my car cigarette adaptor. Will this work well?
Thank you,
Clarence Spencer
Asked on 3/25/2013 by Clarence from Alpine, Utah
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  Thanks for contacting Goal Zero! This is a great question and is 100% possible all you would need is this adapter to plug in the Extreme UI to your car cig plug http://www.goalzero.com/shop/p/41/Extreme-UI-12V-Car-Adapter/5:7/
  Answered on 3/27/2013 by Anonymous
- A:
  No this powers devices on the go anywhere, it does not need to be plugged into the adapter to be working.
  Answered on 3/26/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
What is the power consumption of the inverter itself? How does it vary depending upon the wattage drawn from the inverter? One purpose of such an inverter is recharging mobile devices with AC recharging units and special-purpose internal batteries. Often these chargers do not draw much power. When charging from something like the 350 power pack, I am concerned about extra power consumed either by overcharging or by energy consumed by the inverter itself.
Asked on 3/22/2013 by pbb from Washington, DC
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  You will lose about 25% of the energy to the conversion in the inverter. So if you give it 100 watts you will get 75 watts out. So if possible try and use USB or 12v.
  Answered on 3/29/2013 by Anonymous
Q:
I ordered the extreme 350 battery and the extreme UI, my question is how do i plug my 110v devises into this power source?
My intend use was to recharge my battery s with this unit. I use C123 and have found not recharging units on the web site that support C123s.
Asked on 2/7/2013 by Andy from tulsa, okla.
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  Thanks for contacting Goal Zero! If you twist your plug sideways and use the prongs closest to the batteries that is where you would plug in 110V devices. IF you need more information or directions please contact us at support@goalzero.com or call us at 1-888-794-6250
  Answered on 3/26/2013 by Anonymous
- A:
  Lithium CR123A batteries usually have chargers that have to plug into 110 volts. The Extreme UI has a weird-looking universal AC power plug than you can plug almost any 110 volt AC plug in the world into. This is labelled "2" in the Extreme UI manual.
  Answered on 3/22/2013 by pbb from Washington, DC
Q:
I sen this question to GoalZero and below I have pasted in the original questions and your response. I am confused by your answer. All the marketing collateral says the EUI will power laptops and other electronics but the answer below states a slightly different version of that. Does this work with Macbook chargers? Thanks!

"In my van I have a Xantrex Freedom 1800 inverter installed and it works great for most things.

It does not work well with some electronics, such as my Apple MacBook, because it is not a pure sine wave power inverter.

If I buy this and plug it into my cigarette lighter will it power my MacBook or will I have the same problem?

Community Answer, a GoalZero customer said:
"If the problem you are having stems from the fact that your device is not using pure sine wave, then this product will not help you. This product uses a modified sine wave. The only Goal Zero inverter with a pure sine wave is the Yeti 1250."
Asked on 1/24/2013 by Anonymous
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  Most of that information is incorrect. You can charge using a Modified sin wave. Also the inverter mentioned above is not a Goal Zero product. You should have no problem powering your MacBook from the Extreme UI. Please contact us at support@goalzero.com for more information.
  Answered on 1/28/2013 by Anonymous
Q:
In my van I have a Xantrex Freedom 1800 inverter installed and it works great for most things.

It does not work well with some electronics, such as my Apple MacBook, because it is not a pure sine wave power inverter.

If I buy this and plug it into my cigarette lighter will it power my MacBook or will I have the same problem?

Thanks
Asked on 1/23/2013 by Anonymous
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  Thanks for contacting Goal Zero! The Extreme UI will work with your Macbook if you were to run your MacBook off of the 12V cigarette plug on it. The 12V will convert the power back to AC properly to charge your MacBook. If it was going straight from the 110V plug it might have issues. Hope this answers your question.
  Answered on 3/21/2013 by Anonymous
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  If the problem you are having stems from the fact that your device is not using pure sine wave, then this product will not help you. This product uses a modified sine wave. The only Goal Zero inverter with a pure sine wave is the Yeti 1250.
  Answered on 1/23/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Hi folks, I really like your stuff but was wondering if you have any plans for an inverter for the 350 that's a little more quiet and if possible a pure sine as well. The system is good but during a recent power outage my USB cord was not long enough to move the 350 far enough away to relieve to mind numbing hum. Pleeeese develop something quiet.

v/r
Mike
Asked on 12/29/2012 by Anonymous
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  Thanks for contacting Goal Zero! We appreciate your feedback and we've heard the cries of the masses! We're actually in the works of developing a new item that will be replacing the 350, but that is not going to be for a few more months until any news comes out on it.
  Answered on 1/2/2013 by Anonymous
Q:
I have one of the Guide 10 plus adventure kits. After looking at your catalogue it would seem that with this converter I should be able to charge my DSLR battery. However the site and catalogue dont really come out right and say this. I wanted to double check and see if it will in fact work, or if there is a way to make it work.
Thanks Gabe
Asked on 12/16/2012 by Gabe the Head from SLC, UT
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  We only have a AAA battery adapter for that. I am not sure what other adapter you are referring to. Please give us a call if you have more questions. 888.794.6250
  Answered on 1/4/2013 by Anonymous
Q:
When chaining 350 units is it necessary to have more than one Extreme UI?? I am interested in chaining four units... Thanks!!
Asked on 12/13/2012 by redneck71 from United States
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  No. You only need on UI.
  Answered on 1/9/2013 by Anonymous
Q:
Does the Extreme UI power have to be turned off when switching between the 110 to 220 voltage?
Asked on 12/6/2012 by Chris from CA
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  No it does not! You can change it at any moment.
  Answered on 12/7/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Can a power strip be plugged into the UI since there's only one plug on it? Thought is to run outdoor string lights and a blender at the same time
Asked on 11/17/2012 by Shana from Texas
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  Yes you can do that! The inverter has a 400 watt max, so as long as that is not exceeding 400 watts between all of them then you will be fine.
  Answered on 11/28/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
So if this was coupled with the Extreme 350 as recommended,
what is the max amperage I can draw at 110 volts?

Does this number change when an additional 350 is added?
Thanks
Asked on 11/16/2012 by Vincent from CA
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  The max is about 4 amps or 400 watts. Another unit would only increase the run time or over all watt hours, but not the watt output.
  Answered on 11/28/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
if i connect this to my solr paner 13.5 i have from you will thisconvert power so i can plug into this.
Asked on 11/7/2012 by antennae from san francisco
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  Unfortunately no. The solar panels do not provide enough back end energy for the inverter to convert the 12v DC in to 110v AC.
  Answered on 11/12/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
When I plug in my AC power adapter of my laptop to the inverter there is a buzzing sound coming from the inverter which I have come to expect. However when I turn on the laptop the inverter's fan comes on and becomes extremely loud. Is this normal? I had an Escape 150 that didn't have buzzing, loud sounds coming from it when my laptop was plugged in into it.
Asked on 10/23/2012 by Franus from San Francisco, CA
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  It is normal for the noise to be louder when it is under a load. However if it is a concern please contact us and we will see about replacing it under the warranty. Please contact our Solution Center for warranty information or questions. You can contact us via email at support@goalzero.com or by phone at 1.888.794.6250
  Answered on 10/29/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
can the UI be powered directly by solar panel to charge portable VHF radio thru its 110v brick?
Asked on 10/20/2012 by Coach from Honolulu, HI
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  It can not. The Solar panels do not provide enough back end input for the inverter to make the conversion. You would need a battery pack of some type.
  Answered on 11/9/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Is there a way to bring power to this unit from a 12v (DC) car outlet?
Asked on 10/10/2012 by Troy Corlliss
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- A:
  Yes there is, here is what you want to get, https://www.goalzero.com/shop/p/41/Extreme-UI-12V-Car-Adapter/6:5/. Let us know if you need anything else, Thanks!
  Answered on 11/14/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Is this a full-wave or modified sine-wave inverter?

You guys sure seem to leave a lot of information out of your product descriptions and manuals.

Mike...
Asked on 10/2/2012 by Mike... from Las Vegas, Nevada
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  It is modified sine wave inverter. They Yeti is currently our only product with a pure-sine wave.
  Answered on 11/15/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Are all goal inverter pure sine inverter?
Asked on 9/12/2012 by Prem from Texas
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  Not all of Goal Zero Inverters have a pure sign wave. The Yeti 1250 does, though. The Extreme 350UI does not.
  Answered on 9/19/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Can this be charged with one of the solar panels?
Asked on 9/2/2012 by Frank from NC
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- A:
  The Extreme UI does not hold energy. You need a more full and consistent energy source like a battery or 12v power source. You can however, charge a battery via solar and then use the inverter on the battery to get 110v or 220v.
  Answered on 9/12/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
hi there can I use this converter with my power source came from 12v car battery directly? how?
Asked on 8/15/2012 by bluebery
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  You will need an adapter cord. The cord you will need is located at this link.
  http://www.goalzero.com/shop/p/41/Extreme-UI-12V-Car-Adapter/6:5/
  It will allow you to power the Extreme Universal Inverter (UI) from car cigarette adapter.
  Answered on 8/21/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Could I attach this invertor directly to a Nomad 13.5 Panel to charge AC powered items directly. I wanted to charge a turned off laptop during the day when I don't need it.
Asked on 8/7/2012 by Tallich from Edmonton, Canada
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  Hey,
  
  The Inverter needs sustained input, the Solar panel cannot supply the needed power at a consistent enough rate for the inverter to transform the 12v DC to 110v AC. If you have a power pack you can charge that via solar and then use the power pack to charge your laptop. Thanks!
  Answered on 8/8/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Can I use the Exstreme UI inverter with my Sherpa 50? If not, which inverter do I need?
Asked on 7/30/2012 by Michael
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  No, the Extreme UI is designed specifically to connect to the Extreme 350 via anderson connectors. The Sherpa 50 uses our Sherpa UI. We discontinued the old version of the Sherpa to make way for our new design coming out this September.
  Answered on 8/1/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Can the Nomad 13.5 power this device?
Asked on 7/29/2012 by Scott K from Southlake, TX
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  No, this is actually an inverter and only designed to connect with our Extreme 350. Inverters do not typically work with our panels as the panel can't get enough solar power to bump the voltage up to 110V set up.
  Answered on 8/2/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Can it be chareged by a nomad 7 ?? and then be used as a battery pack ??
Asked on 7/6/2012 by lordwimpy from tampa
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  As the Inverter is not a battery pack and does not store power, it cannot be charged. It can only be used to convert power from DC to AC when used with the Extreme 350 power pack.
  Answered on 7/10/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Can I use this in my car to charge a laptop (Macbook Pro)?
Asked on 7/6/2012 by Henk from Brussels, Belgium
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  You should be able to charge the laptop through the inverter being plugged into the car's cigarette lighter.
  Answered on 7/10/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Why does the UI make a buzzing noise when I am using the 110 outlet?
Asked on 6/14/2012 by Anonymous
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  The Extreme UI makes the buzzing noise as it has a modified sine wave, and it is working to run your device(s). The noise will occur pretty much anytime there is a draw on the Battery/inverter.
  Answered on 6/18/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Is this a pure sine wave inverter or it's a modified sine wave.
Asked on 5/27/2012 by Anonymous
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  The Extreme UI uses modified sine wave.
  Answered on 5/30/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
I am looking to replace 400 watt black and decker inverter, I have other goal zero products. I like them so I am comparing this to black and decker, does it have a low source (i.e. Battery) alarm?
Asked on 5/26/2012 by Phoenix Legal Logistics from Phoenix, Az
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  The extreme UI does not have a low source alarm. It also only works with our Extreme 350 battery pack.
  Answered on 5/30/2012 by Anonymous

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