Voltage Stabilizer in car or home

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around voltage stabilizers, particularly in the context of their application in cars and homes. Participants explore the concept of voltage stabilization, the role of fuses, and the necessary specifications for effective use.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks clarification on what a voltage stabilizer is, including its applications, effects, and potential DIY circuits.
  • Another participant emphasizes that a fuse is not a voltage stabilizer but serves as overcurrent protection, suggesting that common methods of voltage stabilization include zener diodes and voltage regulator chips.
  • Several participants inquire about specific voltage levels and current requirements to provide accurate advice on fuse ratings and voltage stabilizer specifications.
  • There is a repeated emphasis on the need for detailed information regarding input voltage, output voltage, and current draw to determine appropriate fuse ratings.
  • One participant mentions an alternative method of voltage stabilization for AC voltages using a resonant transformer, noting specific applications in motor homes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the role of fuses in voltage stabilization, with some insisting on the necessity of understanding current requirements before determining fuse ratings. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific needs for voltage stabilization in the user's context.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight limitations in the discussion due to the lack of specific information about the user's equipment and requirements, which affects the ability to provide tailored advice.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals interested in understanding voltage stabilizers, their applications in automotive and home settings, and the importance of current specifications in electrical circuits.

puteh30
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hye... i new user (forumer)... help me...

1) -what is voltage stabilizer?
-application
-effect
- DIY circuit

2) fuse for voltage stabilizer?
why use fuse for car = 20A
motor = 10 A
home = 13A

tqvm...
 
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A fuse isn't a voltage stabiliser, a fuse is over current protection.

2 common forms of voltage stabilisation are a zener diode or a voltage regulator chip
have a look at that link below for zener use

http://www.reuk.co.uk/Zener-Diode-Voltage-Regulator.htm"

You have made no mention of what sort of voltage levels you want to stabilise, that would help so we can help you further :)

Do a wikipedia search on linear voltage regulators there's a good page of info

cheers
Dave
 
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fuse in voltage stabilizer? use 10A or ?
 
puteh30 said:
fuse in voltage stabilizer? use 10A or ?

you use a fuse rating in a circuit appropriate for what current is being drawn
you still haven't answered my question concerning voltages

to help you I need to know ...

1) input voltage to the stabiliser circuit?
2) stabilised output voltage needed for the equipment being supplied?
3) how much current does the equipment draw(need) ?

I say again ... a fuse DOES NOT stabilise voltage, a fuse is over current protection.



cheers
Dave
 
davenn said:
you use a fuse rating in a circuit appropriate for what current is being drawn
you still haven't answered my question concerning voltages

to help you I need to know ...

1) input voltage to the stabiliser circuit?
2) stabilised output voltage needed for the equipment being supplied?
3) how much current does the equipment draw(need) ?

I say again ... a fuse DOES NOT stabilise voltage, a fuse is over current protection.



cheers
Dave


ooh...
1) input voltage = 12V
2) output voltage = 12V
3) current? i don't know...

to protect voltage stabilizer, use fuse 10A or ?
 
puteh30 said:
ooh...
1) input voltage = 12V
2) output voltage = 12V
3) current? i don't know...

to protect voltage stabilizer, use fuse 10A or ?

please ... if you don't know the current being used there is no way anyone can tell you
what the correct size of fuse to use

Dave
 
voltage stabilizer use at battery car.. for car the current is ?? fuse support for car ?
 
What is the stabilised voltage being used to supply ?

you are going to have power coming off the battery through the stabiliser circuit then to what ??
You need to give all the information else its very difficult for me to help you

cheers
Dave
 
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puteh30 said:
voltage stabilizer use at battery car.. for car the current is ?? fuse support for car ?

A fuse is there to prevent 'too much' current flowing in a circuit. It is a last ditch control to stop components and wires actually melting. Until you specify what wire gauge and what other components may need protection then there is no answer to your fuse question.

To know what voltage stabiliser you need, you must decide the supply voltage, what volts you need and, for a current controlled stabiliser, what range of current it needs to supply. Do you want it to 'current limit' or to 'shut down' when the current demand is too high?

There are off the shelf units or designs to achieve almost anything you are every likely to need. But first you must ask the right question. (Sounds like some whacky adventure game but you know what I mean)
 
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hey sophiecentaur

as you can probably tell I'm having a really difficult time getting any helpful info out of him/her, just a tad frustrating when doing what I can to help

Dave
 
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Dave
The Q&A method just doesn't work well at this level. I just don't think it's fashionable any more to pick up a book and hack through a whole chapter to find what they want so they try to 'get by' asking loads of undirected questions.
I can sympathise, as we've all 'been there', but when I was a lad, there was no equivalent to the Internet and you just had to make the effort on your own.
I blame the media and a lot of rubbish teaching methods that suggest that anyone can do anything with no effort.
Ranting finished.
 
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One method of voltage stabilization for AC voltages is to use a resonant transformer.

There are 120 and 240 volt 50 amp units using an alternative approach that requires much less copper and iron, used in motor homes. A microcontroller senses line voltage and changes the taps of an autotransformer by 5 and 12%.
 

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