Vid55 Converting a PC Power Supply to a HHO Lab Power Supply

This is a tutorial on how to convert a PC Power Supply to a 12V HHO Lab Power Supply.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO UNPLUG YOUR POWER SUPPLY BEFORE TRYING ANY OF THESE MODIFICATIONS.

Power Supply:
iMicro PS-UL400W ($12.99 + S&H)
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-UL400W

25A 12V Circuit Breaker ($6.29 + S&H)
http://www.amazon.com/CIRCUIT-BREAKER-PUSH-BUTTON-25AMP/dp/B002BBPN30/ref=sr_...

50A Digital Amp Meter ($11.75 w/ Free Shipping)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Blue-LCD-DC-50A-Digital-AMP-Panel-Meter-Shunt-K182-/18045...

BE SAFE!!!

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[HHO4ALL]

@MrTranxistor

Does it matter what it is called? NO!

Does it effect the outcome of converting a PC Power Supply to an HHO Lab Power Supply? NO

Does anyone really care that you took the time to point this out? NO

[askaboutRudyV]

@HHO4ALL HAhaha, you tell'im Chuck.

[HHO4ALL]

@rabaduej  I use the circuit breaker as a safety precaution, because most of the power supplies I've used were pulled from very old computers. They would automatically shut-off when a short occurred, but when this happens over and over again in a small amount of time, the capacitors begin to bulge and pop from overheating. With the circuit breaker, I don't have that issue any more. I like using what I have, because I don't have a budget for this hobby.

[rabaduej]

@bananaphonehome i have converted 9 power supplies. all of them are still working with no problems. however i only use 2 of them everyday. the 1 that i use everyday is over a year old.

[rabaduej]

@ciprianwiner it strikes me od that a CPU power supply blew from a short. most of all that i have converted have automatic shut off. no circuit breaker should be needed.

[rabaduej]

@conatuslife thats what i did. as for the 3.3 bus i would say no. drawing too much from that can damage controlling circuitry within the power supply. however on mine i use -5v, +5v, -12v and +12v and this gives you a very good range of voltage to play around with. see my comment above to see what you can get out of these babies.

[rabaduej]

@frosty1433 no sorry, i believe the red is +5v and that's why the amperage is higher. if you connected +5 v to +12 v you would get a short. the difference between the two is 7v. so your basically shorting out a 7v potential difference.

[rabaduej]

if you utilize all/most the wires you can make a 5v, 7v, 10v, 12v, 17v, 24v and possibly more depending on the supply. this is done using the following. -5v and +5v makes 10V, -12v and +12v makes 24v, +5v and +12v makes 7v, -5v and +12v makes 17v and so on and so forth.

as for the circuit breaker most cpu power supplies wont need one. their circuitry is designed to automatically shut off when too much amperage is pulled through.

other than that good video.

[conatuslife]

i would think having the 5.5 and 3.3 rails would be most useful if you are building a test power supply. i would just get some bullet jacks or those spring loaded jobs you find on amplifiers and mount them right in the psu case. that would make it so much cleaner of a setup.

[HHO4ALL]

@alexwbenel you could just use alligator clips at the ends of the wires. That might be easier.

[alexwbenel]

@HHO4ALL Do I just connect the quick connect to alligator clips?

[HHO4ALL]

@alexwbenel A Quick Connect Terminal. They come in Female and Male connectors and can be purchased at most hardware stores. I get mine from Home Depot.