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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 21:04:31 -0500

Mark Dapoz wrote:

> > 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.
>
> Why not just use one of those inexpensive 120V inverters that are now
> on the market.  That way you could use all of your Olympus AC powered
> accessories on the road.  The inverters are certified for use with
> electronic equipment so they must output something that reasonably
> resembles a 60Hz sine wave.
>                                 -mark
>

That would work.

Bob

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