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Can you use 6V charger on a 5V battery?
To charge a 6 V lead acid battery requires 6.9 to 7.1 V. 5 V will just not work. So you have a good idea but will need a new battery and another power supply.
Can I use 600ma instead of 300mA?
i.e. 600mAh battery is safe to be charge at 0.5×600 = 300mA. The adapter output voltage should be slightly higher than the battery voltage.
Can I charge a 6 volt battery with a 12V charger?
This will run your battery dry and create a thermal runaway scenario, which is very dangerous. Again, some people use a 12V charger to get their 6V battery jump started, but it is never advisable to use a 12V charger to try to fully charge your 6V battery.
Can I charge a 5V battery with a 12v charger?
Yes, it is absolutely safe to charge a device with a charger that has more current capacity than needed. Since the voltage is held constant (5V), the only factor that determines current draw is the load (another term for resistance) the device places on the charger.
Can You charge a 6 volt battery with a variable voltage Charger?
If you have a 6V battery in your vehicle or device, it is always best to use a matching 6 volt charger to keep it topped off. Alternatively, you may use a charger that has a variable voltage setting, which can be set to 6V for this purpose.
What is a 6-volt battery and how does it work?
With its components and construction, 6-Volt batteries have a higher voltage capacity, longer usability, and slower discharge rate. This is because 6-Volt battery, which is typically used as pairs wired in a series to make a 12-Volt power supply, a standard energy rate to power-up a large number of electrical devices.
What should the voltage be when replacing a battery charger?
The voltage provided by your charger must match that expected by the device being charged. When replacing a charger, this is easy to determine: it’ll be listed on the old charger. In your case, the old charger supplied 19 volts, so your replacement must also be 19 volts.
How much amperage does my Charger need to provide?
The amperage provided by your charger must match or exceed what the device being charged requires. The amperage rating is the maximum amount of power it can supply. A device being charged will only take as much amperage as it requires. If your device needs 0.5 amps to charge, and your charger is rated at 1.0 amps, only 0.5 amps will be used.