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Discussion in 'Car Audio' started by Timmos, Mar 23, 2009.

  1. Timmos

    Timmos New Member

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    G'day guys,

    I installed a PS2 to my kenwood deck yesterday - looks good, i've mounted the ps2 up behind the glove box n all... ran all the wires under the carpet and through a hole to the glove box where where the inverter is

    I'm having a problem where the PS2 will turn on but the second i try to play a game or anything has to load, the inverter switches to protect mode.

    I assume it has to do with the amount of power supplied, could it A) be my battery

    or should i get a higher powered inverter (currently its a 150watt, next step is 300)

    I wasn't sure if i should pump double the power into the ps2...

    Any ideas?

    Thanks.
     
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    eurekamad94 street kiddo

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    need a bigger converter mate :p
     
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    Devils_Thunder Riding high...

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    look on the ps2 or in the manual, there might be a sticker that tells you it's power consumption.

    Also regarding- "or should i get a higher powered inverter (currently its a 150watt, next step is 300). I wasn't sure if i should pump double the power into the ps2..."
    300w is the amount of power the inverter can supply, not how much power is being fed into the appliance.
     
  4. Tom_1569

    Tom_1569 Ecotech Power

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    I may be wrong, Electronics was never my strong side.

    But Power(watts) = I (amps) times E (Volts)

    PS2 (slimline) is 8.5 volts at 5.65 amps, which gives you 48.025watts.

    It could also be your battery/alternator not supplying enough power but your battery in theory should go flat.
     

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