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Re: [OM] Car Charger for 15V NiCd control pack ?

Subject: Re: [OM] Car Charger for 15V NiCd control pack ?
From: Bob Sull <w8imo@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 1998 17:09:34 -0500

ONLYOLYBW@xxxxxxx wrote:

> ;Hi All,
> This discussion has reminded me of something I have been wanting to do.
>
> Has anyone made a charger for the Control Pack to be charged off a Car
> "cigarette lighter" plug, like we have with our cellular phones?
>
> Any ideas would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Buddy Walters
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This is tough since the car electrical system is 12V, well actually closer
to 13.8V, and to charge a 15V NiCad pack you need at least 18V.  So you
need a circuit that would increase the voltage to at least 18V to cahrge
the 15V battery.

It can be done, but it might not be practical.

Bob

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