can you use it safely to power supply a car while computer reflashing?
1020222
I use it as a benz technician to power our cars while doing software updates. Depending on the model and what components need to be on, I've found it can keep the system voltage anywhere from 13.7 - 12.0v. I doubt any other car requires more power during a software update than an S-class with headlights on (for some reason they're turned on during updates). Some updates also take up to 1.5 hrs, and it's been able to keep up fine.
1020223
Yes. That's exactly why i bought it. Just need to keep an eye on charge status.
215122
I don't think this will work for you, unless your putting it in a car to convert the power into a source to plug machines into. You need to look for a 1600w power supply.
915065
Never plug a power backup unit such as this into a protector strip. It can cause power surges and other issues.
2265098
In my car I'm running a shunt between the alternator and the negative terminal to read the amps, the power was tapped from a cigarette lighter wire. I believe running the tiny power wires to the shunt would fry them when cranking.
166032
Not absolutely sure that I read this about the Sunforce or if from my Electronic background but this is a low voltage device and there is always risk of damaging it if you leave it connected especially in starting...
2257961
If it comes to that, keep in mind that the power supply can be disconnected from the rear of the console. If facing the console, it's the big plug on the far right. I wouldn't recommend it, but it can thrown out on the table as the "nuclear option."
687560
No, it won't even power the hard drive, I tried it and didn't work, probably using the current adapter may work.
1298643
Yes. This is usually used for just computers, stereos, or tvs. It protects from surges and conditions the power supply. It also allows you time to save your work and shut down the computer safely. Depending on how many items are plugged into it, it can allow you 10-25 minutes of power.
1135626
I don't think that would be a good idea.. It's always best go by manufacture recommended wiring and amplification. Exceeding the power input beyond its capacity on any electronics could cause things to quite literally fry.
1485988
Yeah. If the battery gets used up just plug it via usb to your computer, 115vac, car usb converter...Lights go all disco too. Pretty cool imho
494194
no i wouldn't, if you don't know what your'e doing, you will not have any power for any period of time.it is too easy to use an ext. cord where you need it. if the power comes back on while you are rewiring your'e panel with the main still on ,bye,bye.
765205
sorry, I do not knowI used then in a old Uninterrupted Power Supply (battery backup) for my computers
2150431
You won't need a reflash. If you are having issues after install, disconnect the battery for an hour, then reconnect and you should be fine.
2020852
I would NOT recommend that. You would be potentially overloading it's designed protection capacity and could damage your electronics.
1638200
Yes you can do that. You will need a splitter and it needs to be a "DC pass" type. You will end up with an extra power plug and injector.
1582680
Couldn't you still use this to trickle charge a laptop (when it is off) at the least?
718713
Probably not. More likely it's short it out and make your car blow through candy like coke in the 80s. At least that's what this one did to me. Better plan: Buy a new battery for your laptop and a bigger inverter. This thing isn't worth free shipping.