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

[buggie@musca.unm.edu (stephen e buggie)]

Me again!


Many readers advised me not to do it; the ideal DC voltage for a bar 
battery charger is about +14volts.   So, I finally bought a new car 
battery charger!

Thanks to all who responded.

Steve Buggie

(inventor of BUGG-POWER, BUGG-SWITCH, and BUGG-KNOB enhancements for 
 Apple II)

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: CAN COMPUTER POWER SUPPLY +12V LINE BE USED TO CHARGE CAR BATTERY?
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: Help!  One of my cars has gone dead --- electrical system is out.

: My battery charger is also dead, and I am faced with the prospect of 
: buying a new battery charger.

: QUESTION:  Can an IBM-style power supply be used to charge a car battery?
: It has a +12v line that might be suitable.  The larger ones (200-230 
: watts) give 5-6 amps on that line.

: Advice appreciated.      Steve Buggie			buggie@unm.edu