POWER Waterless Auto Washer... On The Cheap - Page 13

DavidB · 10-28-09, 11:30

DC motors are more forgiving than AC. Plus, most automotive systems run on a DC volt range from 12 to 18 volts. My Ford Bronco alternator charges at 16+ volts.

The whole reason I recommended the 18v battery to begin with is because that's what the large Nomad system uses. It's not stepping down the power.

rwisejr · 10-28-09, 02:56

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Originally Posted by DavidB

DC motors are more forgiving than AC. Plus, most automotive systems run on a DC volt range from 12 to 18 volts. My Ford Bronco alternator charges at 16+ volts.

The whole reason I recommended the 18v battery to begin with is because that's what the large Nomad system uses. It's not stepping down the power.

Exactly Why i used it aswell.It runs flawlessly

GeorgesBlazah · 10-29-09, 07:58

I just finally opened my Nomad today. I took a few quick looks at it and the connector that plugs into the machine looks exactly like the one that plugs into my laptop power supply. Would I be able to just use that instead of the whole inverter thing?

DavidB · 10-29-09, 08:53

George,

The connector is not an issue... the correct power is. The machine needs 12-18v DC at 6+ AMPS to run properly.

GeorgesBlazah · 10-29-09, 12:14

Yeah I wasnt sure if the cable would provide that, that was my main concern.

GeorgesBlazah · 10-29-09, 01:02

Just turned it on...worked for 2 sec then shut off. Now its not doing anything

. Hopefully I'll get a replcement.

axel_ny · 10-29-09, 02:33

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Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah

Just turned it on...worked for 2 sec then shut off. Now its not doing anything

. Hopefully I'll get a replcement.

u may burn the transformer. try again with your car and see if the nomad is burn before u send it out for exchange.
nomad has a fuse 8A in the 12v plug, check that too.

rwisejr · 10-29-09, 05:33

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Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah

Just turned it on...worked for 2 sec then shut off. Now its not doing anything

. Hopefully I'll get a replcement.

Do you have water in it ? If not try it with some in it .

Showroom Shine · 10-29-09, 06:29

Just got my replacement today. It looks a bit different than other one,more square shaped. It also has a better looking nozzle. I believe it has a little more pressure too.

GeorgesBlazah · 10-30-09, 08:35

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Originally Posted by axel_ny

u may burn the transformer. try again with your car and see if the nomad is burn before u send it out for exchange.
nomad has a fuse 8A in the 12v plug, check that too.

Tried it in the car first

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Originally Posted by rwisejr

Do you have water in it ? If not try it with some in it .

Yeah its got water. I called the company I got it from and they are sending me a shipping label to send back and theyll either give me a refund or another one.