Re: Can Computer Power Supply Be Used to Charge Car Battery?

[wily@svpal.svpal.org (Paul Creager)]

stephen e buggie (buggie@mirac.unm.edu) wrote:
: QUESTION:  Can an IBM-style power supply be used to charge a car battery?

Well, the power supply probably has enough amps to charge it, but...

: If this is feasible, are there any complications likely?

Yeah, you could easily overcharge the battery.  Lead-acid batteries are
not something to be messed with.  The acid could start leaking, or worse,
the thing could explode!

: Advice appreciated. 

Buy a charger.  They are not that expensive.  Most will cut off once the
battery is fully charged, and some offer a trickle charging rate for
overnight charging that puts less "stress" on the battery.
 
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