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  1. 06-10-2006, 08:55 PM #1
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    Question Dual / Parallel Power

    Forgive me if this has already been covered, but the search button didn't seem to acknowlege my quote marks. Would there be a problem in putting AC and DC power supplies in parallel?

    I have a DC - DC power supply, but would like to include a regular PC power supply for times that I have access to AC. I'm afraid if I connect them in parallel it will damage wither the AC or DC side if I apply power to the opposite side.

    Has anyone tried a setup like this, with or without some type of switching system?
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  2. 06-11-2006, 08:46 AM #2
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    I think it would be easier to make a uick disconnect for power, and have connectors both in-car and on an adapter for a HDD molex connector to use with an ATX PSU.
    I made mine from a few bucks worth of parts and some soldering.
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