can unit be used as an A/C 12V battery charger?
924088
No, this unit's output power is strictly 12 volt DC, not AC. If you're looking to power an AC or small household device using a 12 volt DC battery look-up or Google "12 volt DC to 120 volt AC power converter ". They are common and often used in vehicles via the cigarette lighter socket to power small household AC devices that plug into 120 volt AC outlets used in homes across America. The secret to using 12-volt DC to 120 volt AC power converters is to know what wattage rating they have verses the wattage used by the household device. You can't plug a hair dryer into a DC to AC power converter outlet that's rated at 500 or 750 watts contiuous because most hair dryers use 1500 watts! In other words you have to know your power converter wattage rating AND the wattage your household device uses.
1418817
Yes and no... If you vehicle as cigaret light with constant 12V without key in the ignition then you can. This charger put out max 5amp or so it is okay to use. If you have to use with ignition on then you are wasting the charging so I would use battery terminal
1803782
I'm not really sure,as they are made for a 12v care battery. I'm sure there is something that can convert the over to AC . Maybe ask an electrician
1193522
I would guess the answer to be "yes", providing the compressor in the unit fits within the parameters of the battery output. The surge (the required kick-over amperage) is key, but once running, these batteries should be able to sustain the function of the compressor depending (again) its running demand. I assume you would be using a 1250 watt (or more) inverter to convert the DC to AC but at this point I am guessing what your requirements are.
449282
The voltage converter is integrated, so it is not intended for 12V use. If you search Amazon, you will find that there is available a virtually identical-looking 10 watt unit designed for 12V AC/DC. Therefore I would say that it is not worth it to purchase these with the intent to open them up and modify them for 12V use.
953767
This unit is essentially a battery charger with extra capacity to power 12VDC devices. It provides 12V power when on generator or shore power. If you have trouble with AC only working on shore or generator but not both, you need to look at your transfer switch if you have one or manually connect you AC power cord to the AC power outlet coming from your generator.
353515
Mine was 110 volts, it has an a.c. to dc adapter that gives the unit it's 12 volt charging power
1355287
No. It is to be used to maintain a battery charge and is not a charger at 1.8 @ 12vdc. If your laptop operated off of 12 Volts DC then with some adapters, yes possibly, but they do not. You would be better off with a Radio Shack Inverter (12 V DC to 120 VAC) that plugs into a cigarette lighter. I used one for years for laptops and such.
2168488
Mariana, it only has a VPC (Vehicle Power Charger) plug; it won't work with an AC outlet. I suppose a competent electrician could engineer one, but it definitely does not come that way.
1339235
The answer is Yes and No. Any 12 volt charger will charge it, but must have the right size "Spade Lug" connectors to mate with the battery terminals. Or have an "adaptor cable" to convert the typical 12 volt charger cable connector to the battery lugs. Be careful to use a low current charger adaptor, not a car battery charger.
1647478
It should be able to. Just make sure when it's wired to use the appropriate conduit and connectors. I have my unit in the garage but leave the charger face down of the ground outside. I could have put outside but have not yet.
273512
This charger is solar powered, therefore, it does not have an a/c plug. I needed it to keep my mower battery charged in an outbuilding that has no electricity. Pulse Tech has other chargers that do plug into AC. I highly recommend all of their products. The "pulse" technology can often revive an otherwise bad battery.
1247123
Only if it puts out 12 volts DC NOT AC. if it puts out 12 Volts AC you can use a silicone diode rectifier to convert the AC to DC
1749105
Not made for that. 12v only. I use mine on my cycles to power, and or charge GPS units mainly.
1662101
This is not a good option, I'm sorry. I suggest looking for a 10watt 12v panel that discloses the actual specifications of the unit. The output voltage is undisclosed and I had very irregular performance.Hope this helps...good luck.
1556804
Yes it can, it can be used as just an AC unit. It sounds roughly the same though.
698618
You can try it, but you must bear in mind that if you use a 12v charger on a 6v item you may have more power than you need and you may damage what you're trying to power.