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>Now to computers...
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>Capt. Greg wrote (> ):
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> > Speaking of computers, anyone had success with
> > running DC straight from
> > battery to computer?
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>I used to run an old Sharp 286 notebook direct off the house battery and
>it never came to any harm, but that was a whole life ago. I did NOT start
>the engine from that battery and I think this
Lind Electronics makes a Car/Aircraft adapter for nearly every laptop
made. It's the one Dell offers with it's laptops and runs about
$100. It's a high quality unit, draws about 6A max and will turn itself
off temporarily if the voltage sags. This is great if someone is taking a
shower and the water pump pulls the voltage down. It comes back on when
the voltage comes back up.
Stan Gardner ~~~_/) ~~~ Schlumberger
Automated Test Equipment
Senior Mechanical Engineer Probe Systems
Tel - 408 586 6532 150 Baytech Drive
FAX - 408-586 4654 San Jose, CA
95134-2302
Email -
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