What do i need to plug into a wall socket?

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

[quote name='TheUnderFighter']600a is massive. I know the big testers like @sundownz have some big beefy converters... I think it was him talking about them in the pass. Most computer power supplies can get you anywhere from 20-80a though which is still pretty **** good. What do you need 600a for?



That's 400w. Which is 40a. And you're thinking of an inverter I think. Designed to plug into your cigarette outlet, so you can plug 120v devices into it? He wants the opposite.[/QUOTE]

Doesnt some one make those power supplies? I want one so I can run a small amp my new place...

 

[ewadz3006 10+ year member]

A big charger with a start car option is only 200- 250 amps. You'll probly have a hard time finding something with that amperage.

 

[Instigator]

[quote name='TheUnderFighter']600a is massive. I know the big testers like @sundownz have some big beefy converters... I think it was him talking about them in the pass. Most computer power supplies can get you anywhere from 20-80a though which is still pretty **** good. What do you need 600a for?



That's 400w. Which is 40a. And you're thinking of an inverter I think. Designed to plug into your cigarette outlet, so you can plug 120v devices into it? He wants the opposite.[/QUOTE]

No, it didnt have a 12volt plug for t he Cig lighter. Too much amperage to pull through that. I was simply stating to check out Harbor Freight. They have larger ones. I know my 400w power inverter wasnt going to be big enough for you. Mine is hooked up to my distrobution block directly to my battery

 

[Instigator]

What the hell is your microwave doing drawing that type of power?

I never said I was running a microwave. I was asking why he needed 600amps of draw. A regular microwave pulls 1100 amps +. Thats why I was asking what on earth he needed a power inverter for 600amps for

 

[infamous_e46 5,000+ posts]

Agilent HP 6032A DC Power Supply | eBay

 

[TheUnderFighter 10+ year member]

Doesnt some one make those power supplies? I want one so I can run a small amp my new place...

I think so... I remember this discussion from like a few months back' date=' someone was trying to do the same thing. For your case Payton, just get a good pc power supply. Should run any small amp no problem.

Agilent HP 6032A DC Power Supply | eBay

^ perfect example of a $1200 50a converter. Should give a good example of the size and cash required for a 600a converter.

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

I never said I was running a microwave. I was asking why he needed 600amps of draw. A regular microwave pulls 1100 amps +. Thats why I was asking what on earth he needed a power inverter for 600amps for

Uhh.. no. 1100 WATTS. That's about 10 amps from the AC outlet.

Wondering if that's the same mistake the OP is making... 600 watts is a whole lot different than 600 amps (8000-ish watts) on 12 volts.

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

well, u would need a 480 volt wall socket for that kind of draw continuous....might need to give a call to the power company and have do some upgrades...I have ran CNC Machines that have massive AC /DC converters inside for the 48volt 80- 100 Hp DC spindle motors that kind of draw ...400 to 600 Amps.

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

I think so... I remember this discussion from like a few months back, someone was trying to do the same thing. For your case Payton, just get a good pc power supply. Should run any small amp no problem.

^ perfect example of a $1200 50a converter. Should give a good example of the size and cash required for a 600a converter.

I'm sure I could find some one that has one... Do you know what all you have to do to them?

 

[Instigator]

Uhh.. no. 1100 WATTS. That's about 10 amps from the AC outlet.
Wondering if that's the same mistake the OP is making... 600 watts is a whole lot different than 600 amps (8000-ish watts) on 12 volts.

I think you are right

 

[jolly_26 10+ year member]

I think you are right

haha yeah you can see how I was a little confused