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Triton - 5/9/2003 2:14:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		Can you hook up a standard 12 batt charger automotive type to feed a triton or whats the cheapest and easiest way so I can charge these nicads

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Triton - 5/9/2003 4:49:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		Many times I just use a 12AMP, 12VOLT battery to run the Triton.

I don't believe just using the car battery charger will work as they are only 1/2 wave rectified and not filtered.

I think that you can float the 'car' battery with the charger while feeding the Triton as the battery acts as a filter capacitor and smooths the ripple.

I'd just use the battery alone and then put it on charge. I know that works.


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triton - 5/9/2003 6:13:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		Charge the 12 volt wile the triton is hooked up doing my nicads??? or charge the 12 volt after the triton is done and unhooked

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Triton - 5/9/2003 6:27:46 AM   
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Status: offline 		Sorry, I wasn't very clear.

What I do is use the charged 12 battery while it is disconnected from the charger to power the Triton.

Finish the charge.

Disconnect the Triton.

Charge the 12V battery with the auto charger.

I know this works fine.


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Triton - 5/9/2003 7:28:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks. sound like a winner

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Triton - 5/9/2003 7:32:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		I didnt want to fry this triton I'll stick with your method

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Triton - 5/9/2003 11:57:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		As an alternative to a car battery, I purchased a 12 volt emergency jump starter for $45. It comes with a charger built right in, voltage meter, air compressor, emergency light and is easily carried by its handle. I keep my triton hooked to it and just turn off the power switch on the unit when I'm done. You have the added bonus of an emergency jump starter for your car (with cables) to boot. Look for one that you can change the battery in if it should fail in the future as opposed to the cheapo ones that the battery is sealed in the plastic case.

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Triton - 5/9/2003 4:48:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		Nice idea I'll keep my eyes for peeled for 1 Thanks.

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power supply - 5/9/2003 10:37:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		Check out the 12v - 25 amp power supply from Radioshack (part # 25-210). Its been discontinued, but some still have it in stock. I just purchased one for $60.00, and it works great...

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Triton - 5/9/2003 11:43:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have a deep cycle battery that I hook my Triton to and while I am doing a lot of cycling of the batteries, I will hook my 12volt charger to the deep cycle also to keep it well charged.

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Triton - 5/10/2003 12:00:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		can I do that with an automotive batt?????

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Triton - 5/10/2003 2:42:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		You can keep the car battery charger hooked up and working all of the time. Since it is designed to charge Pb batts, it has a voltage cutoff built in as not to harm the car battery. The Triton can accept input voltages well above this cuttoff voltage. This sounds like a winner setup (better than the PC PSU alternative).

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Triton - 5/10/2003 4:40:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks again I will try that,since the auto batt was pulled from my car for a new one, I think it will still be of use.charges up will not hold a charge for long ( the auto batt) But I think it will work.

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Triton - 5/14/2003 1:19:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		Where do I get this jump start device that also has compressed air on board. I could use this for filling my retracts/jets. Also, what amp hour is the battery and is it sealed or lead acid, thanks....... Sean

[QUOTE]Originally posted by nupeswv
As an alternative to a car battery, I purchased a 12 volt emergency jump starter for $45. It comes with a charger built right in, voltage meter, air compressor, emergency light and is easily carried by its handle. I keep my triton hooked to it and just turn off the power switch on the unit when I'm done. You have the added bonus of an emergency jump starter for your car (with cables) to boot. Look for one that you can change the battery in if it should fail in the future as opposed to the cheapo ones that the battery is sealed in the plastic case. [/QUOTE]

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Re: power supply - 5/14/2003 7:01:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by jbeck
Check out the 12v - 25 amp power supply from Radioshack (part # 25-210). Its been discontinued, but some still have it in stock. I just purchased one for $60.00, and it works great... [/QUOTE]

I purchased a Pyramid Power Supply, 12 amp constant with 14 amp surge. Cost less than $40.

Check at http://www.nowonsale.com/ppf/itemname/12+Amp+Power+Suppl/item/PS14KX/itempage.asp

Hope this helps...

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Triton - 5/15/2003 11:05:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		you can also convert an old PC power supply to a 12v power supply for just a couple bucks if you have one lying around. There are several threads on how to do it here.

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