12 volt power supply
 

I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006 Odyssey
for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my father's power
chair in the back of the minivan once in a while. These things take about
20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power supplies in the minivan, and
rather than permanently installing a wire to the battery as is recommended,
since the lift will only be used once in a while, I was thinking of making a
connector so I could connect all 3 power adapters already installed by the
factory to the lift when I use it. I presume that 3 times 10 amps will give
me 30 amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not being an electronics genius,
anyone knows if there is a problem with my idea? Thanks.

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

Do it right and run the wire to the battery and place the fuse at the
battery. The 10 amp outlets in the car are probably all on the same fuse so
you will still only have 10 amps.


"Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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>I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006
>Odyssey for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my father's
>power chair in the back of the minivan once in a while. These things take
>about 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power supplies in the minivan,
>and rather than permanently installing a wire to the battery as is
>recommended, since the lift will only be used once in a while, I was
>thinking of making a connector so I could connect all 3 power adapters
>already installed by the factory to the lift when I use it. I presume that
>3 times 10 amps will give me 30 amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not
>being an electronics genius, anyone knows if there is a problem with my
>idea? Thanks.
>

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

Do it right and run the wire to the battery and place the fuse at the
battery. The 10 amp outlets in the car are probably all on the same fuse so
you will still only have 10 amps.


"Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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>I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006
>Odyssey for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my father's
>power chair in the back of the minivan once in a while. These things take
>about 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power supplies in the minivan,
>and rather than permanently installing a wire to the battery as is
>recommended, since the lift will only be used once in a while, I was
>thinking of making a connector so I could connect all 3 power adapters
>already installed by the factory to the lift when I use it. I presume that
>3 times 10 amps will give me 30 amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not
>being an electronics genius, anyone knows if there is a problem with my
>idea? Thanks.
>

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

Do it right and run the wire to the battery and place the fuse at the
battery. The 10 amp outlets in the car are probably all on the same fuse so
you will still only have 10 amps.


"Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:Kao2h.970$L6.826@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink .net...
>I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006
>Odyssey for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my father's
>power chair in the back of the minivan once in a while. These things take
>about 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power supplies in the minivan,
>and rather than permanently installing a wire to the battery as is
>recommended, since the lift will only be used once in a while, I was
>thinking of making a connector so I could connect all 3 power adapters
>already installed by the factory to the lift when I use it. I presume that
>3 times 10 amps will give me 30 amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not
>being an electronics genius, anyone knows if there is a problem with my
>idea? Thanks.
>

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

Do it right and run the wire to the battery and place the fuse at the
battery. The 10 amp outlets in the car are probably all on the same fuse so
you will still only have 10 amps.


"Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:Kao2h.970$L6.826@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink .net...
>I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006
>Odyssey for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my father's
>power chair in the back of the minivan once in a while. These things take
>about 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power supplies in the minivan,
>and rather than permanently installing a wire to the battery as is
>recommended, since the lift will only be used once in a while, I was
>thinking of making a connector so I could connect all 3 power adapters
>already installed by the factory to the lift when I use it. I presume that
>3 times 10 amps will give me 30 amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not
>being an electronics genius, anyone knows if there is a problem with my
>idea? Thanks.
>

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

Art wrote:
> I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006 Odyssey
> for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my father's power
> chair in the back of the minivan once in a while. These things take about
> 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power supplies in the minivan, and
> rather than permanently installing a wire to the battery as is recommended,
> since the lift will only be used once in a while, I was thinking of making a
> connector so I could connect all 3 power adapters already installed by the
> factory to the lift when I use it. I presume that 3 times 10 amps will give
> me 30 amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not being an electronics genius,
> anyone knows if there is a problem with my idea? Thanks.
>
>

Bad idea. You will need a separate 30 amp circuit. The existing power
outlets are most likely all on one circuit, but as multiple plugs in
your home can all connect to one circuit.

You need someone well versed in automotive electronics to do it right.

John

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

Art wrote:
> I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006 Odyssey
> for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my father's power
> chair in the back of the minivan once in a while. These things take about
> 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power supplies in the minivan, and
> rather than permanently installing a wire to the battery as is recommended,
> since the lift will only be used once in a while, I was thinking of making a
> connector so I could connect all 3 power adapters already installed by the
> factory to the lift when I use it. I presume that 3 times 10 amps will give
> me 30 amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not being an electronics genius,
> anyone knows if there is a problem with my idea? Thanks.
>
>

Bad idea. You will need a separate 30 amp circuit. The existing power
outlets are most likely all on one circuit, but as multiple plugs in
your home can all connect to one circuit.

You need someone well versed in automotive electronics to do it right.

John

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

Art wrote:
> I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006 Odyssey
> for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my father's power
> chair in the back of the minivan once in a while. These things take about
> 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power supplies in the minivan, and
> rather than permanently installing a wire to the battery as is recommended,
> since the lift will only be used once in a while, I was thinking of making a
> connector so I could connect all 3 power adapters already installed by the
> factory to the lift when I use it. I presume that 3 times 10 amps will give
> me 30 amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not being an electronics genius,
> anyone knows if there is a problem with my idea? Thanks.
>
>

Bad idea. You will need a separate 30 amp circuit. The existing power
outlets are most likely all on one circuit, but as multiple plugs in
your home can all connect to one circuit.

You need someone well versed in automotive electronics to do it right.

John

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

Art wrote:
> I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006 Odyssey
> for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my father's power
> chair in the back of the minivan once in a while. These things take about
> 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power supplies in the minivan, and
> rather than permanently installing a wire to the battery as is recommended,
> since the lift will only be used once in a while, I was thinking of making a
> connector so I could connect all 3 power adapters already installed by the
> factory to the lift when I use it. I presume that 3 times 10 amps will give
> me 30 amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not being an electronics genius,
> anyone knows if there is a problem with my idea? Thanks.
>
>

Bad idea. You will need a separate 30 amp circuit. The existing power
outlets are most likely all on one circuit, but as multiple plugs in
your home can all connect to one circuit.

You need someone well versed in automotive electronics to do it right.

John

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

John Horner wrote:
> Art wrote:
>
>> I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006
>> Odyssey for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my
>> father's power chair in the back of the minivan once in a while.
>> These things take about 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power
>> supplies in the minivan, and rather than permanently installing a wire
>> to the battery as is recommended, since the lift will only be used
>> once in a while, I was thinking of making a connector so I could
>> connect all 3 power adapters already installed by the factory to the
>> lift when I use it. I presume that 3 times 10 amps will give me 30
>> amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not being an electronics genius,
>> anyone knows if there is a problem with my idea? Thanks.
>>
>
> Bad idea. You will need a separate 30 amp circuit. The existing power
> outlets are most likely all on one circuit, but as multiple plugs in
> your home can all connect to one circuit.
>
> You need someone well versed in automotive electronics to do it right.

I'll second that (and Woody's post as well).

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

John Horner wrote:
> Art wrote:
>
>> I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006
>> Odyssey for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my
>> father's power chair in the back of the minivan once in a while.
>> These things take about 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power
>> supplies in the minivan, and rather than permanently installing a wire
>> to the battery as is recommended, since the lift will only be used
>> once in a while, I was thinking of making a connector so I could
>> connect all 3 power adapters already installed by the factory to the
>> lift when I use it. I presume that 3 times 10 amps will give me 30
>> amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not being an electronics genius,
>> anyone knows if there is a problem with my idea? Thanks.
>>
>
> Bad idea. You will need a separate 30 amp circuit. The existing power
> outlets are most likely all on one circuit, but as multiple plugs in
> your home can all connect to one circuit.
>
> You need someone well versed in automotive electronics to do it right.

I'll second that (and Woody's post as well).

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

John Horner wrote:
> Art wrote:
>
>> I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006
>> Odyssey for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my
>> father's power chair in the back of the minivan once in a while.
>> These things take about 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power
>> supplies in the minivan, and rather than permanently installing a wire
>> to the battery as is recommended, since the lift will only be used
>> once in a while, I was thinking of making a connector so I could
>> connect all 3 power adapters already installed by the factory to the
>> lift when I use it. I presume that 3 times 10 amps will give me 30
>> amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not being an electronics genius,
>> anyone knows if there is a problem with my idea? Thanks.
>>
>
> Bad idea. You will need a separate 30 amp circuit. The existing power
> outlets are most likely all on one circuit, but as multiple plugs in
> your home can all connect to one circuit.
>
> You need someone well versed in automotive electronics to do it right.

I'll second that (and Woody's post as well).

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

John Horner wrote:
> Art wrote:
>
>> I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006
>> Odyssey for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my
>> father's power chair in the back of the minivan once in a while.
>> These things take about 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power
>> supplies in the minivan, and rather than permanently installing a wire
>> to the battery as is recommended, since the lift will only be used
>> once in a while, I was thinking of making a connector so I could
>> connect all 3 power adapters already installed by the factory to the
>> lift when I use it. I presume that 3 times 10 amps will give me 30
>> amps which is 10 more than it needs. Not being an electronics genius,
>> anyone knows if there is a problem with my idea? Thanks.
>>
>
> Bad idea. You will need a separate 30 amp circuit. The existing power
> outlets are most likely all on one circuit, but as multiple plugs in
> your home can all connect to one circuit.
>
> You need someone well versed in automotive electronics to do it right.

I'll second that (and Woody's post as well).

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

That was what I figured. Kind of hate to add a high amp wire the length of
the chasis even if done by someone who knows what they are doing. Seems
like a problem waiting to happen.


"Matt Ion" <soundy106@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> John Horner wrote:
>> Art wrote:
>>
>>> I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006
>>> Odyssey for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my
>>> father's power chair in the back of the minivan once in a while. These
>>> things take about 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power supplies
>>> in the minivan, and rather than permanently installing a wire to the
>>> battery as is recommended, since the lift will only be used once in a
>>> while, I was thinking of making a connector so I could connect all 3
>>> power adapters already installed by the factory to the lift when I use
>>> it. I presume that 3 times 10 amps will give me 30 amps which is 10
>>> more than it needs. Not being an electronics genius, anyone knows if
>>> there is a problem with my idea? Thanks.
>>>
>>
>> Bad idea. You will need a separate 30 amp circuit. The existing power
>> outlets are most likely all on one circuit, but as multiple plugs in your
>> home can all connect to one circuit.
>>
>> You need someone well versed in automotive electronics to do it right.
>
> I'll second that (and Woody's post as well).

Re: 12 volt power supply
 

That was what I figured. Kind of hate to add a high amp wire the length of
the chasis even if done by someone who knows what they are doing. Seems
like a problem waiting to happen.


"Matt Ion" <soundy106@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:hqr2h.248165$R63.241046@pd7urf1no...
> John Horner wrote:
>> Art wrote:
>>
>>> I am thinking of installing a wheelchair lift in the back of my 2006
>>> Odyssey for occasional use. That would enable me to easily put my
>>> father's power chair in the back of the minivan once in a while. These
>>> things take about 20 amps. There are 3 12 volt (10 amp) power supplies
>>> in the minivan, and rather than permanently installing a wire to the
>>> battery as is recommended, since the lift will only be used once in a
>>> while, I was thinking of making a connector so I could connect all 3
>>> power adapters already installed by the factory to the lift when I use
>>> it. I presume that 3 times 10 amps will give me 30 amps which is 10
>>> more than it needs. Not being an electronics genius, anyone knows if
>>> there is a problem with my idea? Thanks.
>>>
>>
>> Bad idea. You will need a separate 30 amp circuit. The existing power
>> outlets are most likely all on one circuit, but as multiple plugs in your
>> home can all connect to one circuit.
>>
>> You need someone well versed in automotive electronics to do it right.
>
> I'll second that (and Woody's post as well).