Switchmode halogen transformer question

I've got an electric forkhoist and want to make an internal charger for it (controlled by a PIC of course) Was thinking about strapping a heap of those cheap halogen transformers together - my question is tho, can they be put together - I've hooked normal switchmode supplies in parallel and series before but never these cheap transformers and not sure if it's possible.

The battery is 36V, so I figure the transformers r 11.5V each will need 4 in series to make 46V to charge it. And then if I parallel two sets, should get 36A out of 8 200VA transformers.

Then the idea is to PWM the output to change between charge, equalize and trickle at the end.

Would love to hear any thoughts on the idea, cheers

Hi,

What is the price for new batteries if something goes wrong?

Why not something like that:
http://www.battery-chargers.com/catalog/25.pdf

USD 279.00
http://www.batterystuff.com/battery-...ti-volt-input/

Ask the manufacturer if it can be permanently installed on a vehicle.
From the picture it is not protected against rain. The charger must be
built to sustain vibrations.

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DANGER! If the charger is permanently installed on the vehicle
there is danger of electrocution when you touch the vehicle.

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DANGER! RISK OF BATTERY EXPLOSION FROM HYDROGEN GAS.
MAY RESULT IN BLINDNESS, SERIOUS INJURY, PERMANENT
DISFIGUREMENT AND SCARRING.


Best regards,

Luciano

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Originally Posted by Luciano

DANGER! If the charger is permanently installed on the vehicle
there is danger of electrocution when you touch the vehicle.

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Bah... it's a nice anti theft system :D