[Electronics-talk] Storable energy for prolonged periods of poweroutage

[Steve Jacobson]

Jerry,

She wrote 9 D batteries which is different than 9-volt batteries.  D batteries are approsimately 1.5 volts each, so 9 of them would add up to 13.5 volts.  The batteries in a car are generally 12 volts, but when the car is running and the batteries are charging, the supply voltage can go up to 13.5 volts or so.  

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson


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From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy via Electronics-talk
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 1:10 PM
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Storable energy for prolonged periods of poweroutage


Taping a bunch of 9 volt batteries together?  That's a new one on me.  The only reliable way I know of to use electronic devices during a prolonged power outage is with an emergency generator or perhaps a UPS.  Of course, you could buy one of those hand-cranked radios to receive the latest news and emergency alerts during the outage.  Actually, bunching 9 volt batteries together sounds like a bad idea because it could damage the device you are trying to power if the voltage you are supplying it is too high.

Gerald



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From: Diane Vlasoff via Electronics-talk
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 1:24 PM
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Subject: [Electronics-talk] Storable energy for prolonged periods of poweroutage

I was hoping someone on the list might be able to help me with my energy storage issues for the upcoming potential El Niño event.

Has anyone ever heard of using 9D batteries taped together and using a DC car adapter to charge your cell phone? Will that work? Will it fit in my equipment? Does anybody have any other ideas on how I can keep my electronics going if we have a prolonged power outage?

I'll help is welcome in truly appreciate it.

Diane Sent using voice recognition. Please excuse aberrations in spelling or punctuation.
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