I was wondering if I can use my power adaptor from a Netgear router to charge my motorcycle battery. The specs on the adaptor are 12V @ 1A 12VA - So all the figures are good except I'm unsure if the charger is DC compatable.
At the top of the adaptor it says AC/DC - obviously it works for AC but does this mean it will change DC into AC if necessary but not vice-vera as I need it too?
Thanks
2007-07-07 03:12:29 · 6 answers · asked by jupiter_room 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Well, it might make a good trickle charger, but I wouldn't chance it. Go with a Battery Tender - they are cheap, safe, and work great.
2007-07-07 03:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by CafeTBird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would probably not charge your battery.
Although battery chargers say 12V DC, they actually output a voltage of 12.5V DC or higher -- and although your battery says "12V" on it, it's actually a 12.5V battery. Check Ebay for a "Battery Tender Jr"
2007-07-07 15:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You have an AC adapter, it isn't a motorcycle battery charger. Don't even try it. You could cause a fire.
2007-07-07 12:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by Scott H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, the supply isn't built for that and could be a fire hazard. Use a motorcycle battery charger.
2007-07-07 10:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, the amps (@1A) is so low, you'll charge it till this time next year, and the battery will still be flat!
2007-07-07 10:24:11 · answer #5 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a battery tender. you can leave it on and not worry about overcharging.
2007-07-07 11:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by Jimmy L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋