I have a couple of Turnigy chargers (Accucell 6 & Reaktor). The manuals state the max input voltage is 18V. I have spare Dell laptop power supplies which indicate 19.5V, so they may be slightly higher, at least open circuit. Has anyone used higher voltage with these chargers, or do you have insight as to whether this would be safe? If no one knows, I'll take the chance and report back.
Also, does anyone know if the Dell plug is a standard size, and if so, where is a good place to buy jacks to mate with it? It looks like a common barrel plug, but larger. I could hack it off, but it's nice to have spare laptop chargers too.
I have some 24V Meanwells I plan to hook up in series for bulk charging 12s, but plan to use the Turnigys occasionally for balancing. Also, I could leave one at work, where there are more Dell laptop supplies.
Thank you.
Also, does anyone know if the Dell plug is a standard size, and if so, where is a good place to buy jacks to mate with it? It looks like a common barrel plug, but larger. I could hack it off, but it's nice to have spare laptop chargers too.
I have some 24V Meanwells I plan to hook up in series for bulk charging 12s, but plan to use the Turnigys occasionally for balancing. Also, I could leave one at work, where there are more Dell laptop supplies.
Thank you.