bought an ice charger HELP
#6
Copied from the Manufacturer's Spec Sheet..........
To achieve ICE's absolute maximum output power capabilities the
DC power source must be capable of delivering at least 15A while
maintaining 12V DC (although 12.5A is enough for most functions).
Perhaps he'd like to charge something at 7-8 amps or use the many other functions of the ICE that require a little more juice.
Can you run an ICE on 5amps.....yes.
Would I.......no.
To achieve ICE's absolute maximum output power capabilities the
DC power source must be capable of delivering at least 15A while
maintaining 12V DC (although 12.5A is enough for most functions).
Perhaps he'd like to charge something at 7-8 amps or use the many other functions of the ICE that require a little more juice.
Can you run an ICE on 5amps.....yes.
Would I.......no.
#8
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 11,530
From: Houston, TX
There are 3 power supplies shown here. I use the 20amp, single outlet. I made my own distribution box so I can run two chargers from it at once.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/mfr/propek01.asp
There is some inefficiency/loss in any charger, if you need to charge at 5amps, you power supply needs to be rated for more than 5amps.
There are a lot of power supplies out there, for something real cheap if you don't mind int'l shipping, check out HobbyCity's site. Their 5amp supply (laptop power supply) is rated 5a, but has been tested at 6+a. Its about $10 IIRC.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/mfr/propek01.asp
There is some inefficiency/loss in any charger, if you need to charge at 5amps, you power supply needs to be rated for more than 5amps.
There are a lot of power supplies out there, for something real cheap if you don't mind int'l shipping, check out HobbyCity's site. Their 5amp supply (laptop power supply) is rated 5a, but has been tested at 6+a. Its about $10 IIRC.






