12-Volts in Your 6-Volt Packard
Posted by JWL On 2016/2/7 16:22:52
I was looking for a way to easily get 12-volt, negative ground capability into my 115C to power cell phones and GPS devices, and I came up with this solution.
A small, sealed, and rechargeable 12-volt battery and a modern power outlet. This is independent of the Packard's 6-volt, positive ground system. It is an 8 amp hour rated battery and is small enough to keep in the glove compartment with room left over. Plus it can be easily removed. In addition, I purchased a 750 mil amp trickle charge battery tender to recharge the battery. At Howard's suggestion I also ordered from the brand maker of the charger an adaptor that fits into the power outlet to allow me to charge the battery without disconnecting the outlet. All simple and easy.
Another benefit is by being able to power a cell phone, I can now carry a Bluetooth type speaker and play tunes and radio programs in the car. No need for an expensive sound system or modification to the car. It was never fitted with a radio.
Battery - $39
Tender - $32
Outlet - $16
Adaptor - $7
TOTAL - $94
Not shown with the charger is a cord that connects to terminals of a full-sized battery to allow recharging by simply plugging in the cord from the charger. I installed this this on the Optima battery in the hot rod. I was concerned that the low power charger would not be enough for a full-sized battery, but it worked. However, the battery was in good charge and I don't know if the charger will have enough power if the Optima becomes discharged.
Anyway, here is a photo of the "kit" and it may be of interest to some of you.
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A small, sealed, and rechargeable 12-volt battery and a modern power outlet. This is independent of the Packard's 6-volt, positive ground system. It is an 8 amp hour rated battery and is small enough to keep in the glove compartment with room left over. Plus it can be easily removed. In addition, I purchased a 750 mil amp trickle charge battery tender to recharge the battery. At Howard's suggestion I also ordered from the brand maker of the charger an adaptor that fits into the power outlet to allow me to charge the battery without disconnecting the outlet. All simple and easy.
Another benefit is by being able to power a cell phone, I can now carry a Bluetooth type speaker and play tunes and radio programs in the car. No need for an expensive sound system or modification to the car. It was never fitted with a radio.
Battery - $39
Tender - $32
Outlet - $16
Adaptor - $7
TOTAL - $94
Not shown with the charger is a cord that connects to terminals of a full-sized battery to allow recharging by simply plugging in the cord from the charger. I installed this this on the Optima battery in the hot rod. I was concerned that the low power charger would not be enough for a full-sized battery, but it worked. However, the battery was in good charge and I don't know if the charger will have enough power if the Optima becomes discharged.
Anyway, here is a photo of the "kit" and it may be of interest to some of you.
(o{}o)
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