dinkyguitar
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Hi All,
Not sure where else to turn to, as this might not be related to this forum, but I'm hoping someone could help or lead me to a direction....
Anyway, I have the Poweradd Pilot Pro 32000mAh Battery Power Bank. It's used to recharge electronics like phones, laptops, etc.
It has a DC out that can supply 9, 12, 16, 19 & 20 volts at 4.5amps.
So I'm using it to power turn signals, brake and headlight on my dirtbike.
The problem is, when I hook it up, my driving light (incandescent 10w) and LED stop light works. The minute I turn on the headlight (incandescent 35 bulb) it trips the Poweradd and shuts off.
I measured the amp draw with the headlight & tail light and it's pulling about 2.9 amps.
When I add the turn signals it goes as high as 3.5 amp and jumps around when the signals flash.
I "assume" the reason why the poweradd shuts off is because off the voltage spike.
I thought about changing all the lights to LED's but I'm not sure if this will clear the problem.
Can I add a capacitor into the mix to cushion the spikes?
Also, I'm using the poweradd because of it's 32000mAh capacity.
I've tried led acid batteries but I trying to reduce my weight and battery so I'd like to use the poweradd if possible.
Can someone help me with this?
dinky,
Not sure where else to turn to, as this might not be related to this forum, but I'm hoping someone could help or lead me to a direction....
Anyway, I have the Poweradd Pilot Pro 32000mAh Battery Power Bank. It's used to recharge electronics like phones, laptops, etc.
It has a DC out that can supply 9, 12, 16, 19 & 20 volts at 4.5amps.
So I'm using it to power turn signals, brake and headlight on my dirtbike.
The problem is, when I hook it up, my driving light (incandescent 10w) and LED stop light works. The minute I turn on the headlight (incandescent 35 bulb) it trips the Poweradd and shuts off.
I measured the amp draw with the headlight & tail light and it's pulling about 2.9 amps.
When I add the turn signals it goes as high as 3.5 amp and jumps around when the signals flash.
I "assume" the reason why the poweradd shuts off is because off the voltage spike.
I thought about changing all the lights to LED's but I'm not sure if this will clear the problem.
Can I add a capacitor into the mix to cushion the spikes?
Also, I'm using the poweradd because of it's 32000mAh capacity.
I've tried led acid batteries but I trying to reduce my weight and battery so I'd like to use the poweradd if possible.
Can someone help me with this?
dinky,
