can i use a computer atx to charge battery? By abispax (Read 703 times)

[abispax]

Well, i installed new rings and adjusted my valves,but i cant test my scooter as i drain my battery.think i got the timing set now but now i need a way to charge my battery, so iwas wondering , i did the "Adding an auxiliary power outlet to your Scooter" and i have a computer power brick,wish ouputs 12v 16amp,wonder if i simpli hook that overnight to charge the scooter, thans for any help.

[justbuggin]

i dont think it will charge the battey you need to be able to charge at a higher voltage than the battery like 13.5 to 14.5 volts

[h3nry]

Yeah computer power supplys are "too smooth " to correctly charge a battery like that.

[beaker666]

Kick start it and ride it around for an hour. That'll charge your battery if it is ok and of your charging system is working.
Putting and ATX power supply onto your battery overnight would fry it before morning.

Alternatively - buy a decent automatic battery charger.

[abispax]

took the battery to a local mecanich,charged me 2 dlls,but it worked....