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Old 03-29-2011, 08:03 PM   #1
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The power supply I had intended on using is bad. Is only putting out approx. 5.7 volts. Could I just use my extra battery charger for my car? I got a big one for Christmas, and my old one is basically brand new still.
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Old 03-29-2011, 08:17 PM   #2
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Yes, you can use most automotive battery chargers as a "12volt DC" power supply.
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Old 03-29-2011, 08:28 PM   #3
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There should be no problems with amps? Or should I leave it on 50amp boost the whole time?
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Old 03-29-2011, 09:33 PM   #4
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There should be no problems with amps? Or should I leave it on 50amp boost the whole time?
Depends on what you need. For a lot of chargers (for your NiCads/LiPO's) a 10A charger is OK. To run multiple chargers you may need more than 10A.

Most chargers are not designed to run the "boost" full time, only for shorter times.
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Old 03-30-2011, 07:21 PM   #5
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ok thanks
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