Do these "voltage stabilizer" ebay ones work?

[Datsrboi]

First of all, lets cut the bs on you get what you pay for. We all get it so I really do not need to be told about that. I am just curious if these claim voltage stabilizer stuff actually do someething or is it just like one of those restrictive ebay filter crap again...


Now I was searching for some 4 gauge wires on ebay and landed on this voltage stabilizer things. I did some search and came to some sun brand that made the real one and claim it help kept the voltage on the car stable. Sort of like a capacitator for an audio system but for the cars main electrical system.

Looking back at that ebay ones they are like way cheaper... That term you get what you pay for does not always work. So from there I was wondering if anyone has tried this cheaper crap they are selling on ebay? Has anyone ever open one up to confirm its not just some empty box lol?

It just interest me to wonder if they really do any good because in reality having a stable electrical system on our car is pretty benificial especially if your racing or something where every spark plug spark counts and every electrical control unit needs to be optimum.

They claim these:
Improved audio quality
Increase torque and response and power
Stabilized idling and imrpoved engine kick over
increased headlight brightness
Improved fuel economy
Improved battery life

Im talking about ones like this that goes for under 50 bucks compare to suns brand 150+. There are a bunch of them on ebay. It just interest me to know what it really is or if it even works.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Blue...ryZ33577QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZD...ryZ33577QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[tekdeus]

Very interesting. I've been using small 2-amp capable Sharp brand voltage regulator chips for my LED exterior lighting and to run my hard drive full of mp3's. Although I think 13.5 volts is ideal for a stronger spark and to charge the battery, whereas a steady 12 volts is needed for LED's and PC hard drives.

If this unit can pull more current to boost voltage and compensate for times of low voltage (idle, etc) then that would be cool!

Another link with more info: http://www.sigmaautomotive.com/HVS/hvs.php

 

[jetjock]

It's crap Datsrboi. Pure unadulterated oil of snake at any price. Even if it could "stabilze" system voltage it wouldn't provide any benefit at all. Remember, there's one born every minute...

 

[Supracentral]

Absolute junk. Doesn't do a damned thing except the one thing it was designed to do: Remove money from your wallet.

 

[Datsrboi]

It's crap Datsrboi. Pure unadulterated oil of snake at any price. Even if it could "stabilze" system voltage it wouldn't provide any benefit at all. Remember, there's one born every minute...

Thanks. I figure it was not what they claim. What about that site then from sun automotive. Does there actual voltage stabilizer actually work? I am no way and i mean NO way ever going to buy one but does theirs actually work? Its an interesting concept no doubt but just curious.

 

[jetjock]

I'm unfamiliar with the Sun gadget but I'm sure it's crap too. I won't bore you with the technical details but come on, just look at the claims being made by these things.

Overall your battery does this job very well and the ECU takes care of the rest. They're all you'll ever need. That and good electrical system maintenance. Unfortunately the vast majority of people either don't know how or simply don't bother doing it. They look at electrics as not needing periodic attention, as something that just keeps on going and going. Blame it on the Energizer Bunny.

 

[suprahero]

I'll be removing both of mine tomorrow. I thought if one would work, two would work better................:3d_frown:






JK

 

[BlackMKIII]

Garbage.

 

[tekdeus]

In theory, I'm sure that the concept of effective voltage regulation is sound, since you can get circuit boards that pump out a steady 5v and 12v for car PC's even if the voltage dips below 12v. It may only be useful for keeping your LED's from dimming at low voltage, or keep your hard drive running. My mp3 hard drive will shut down temporarily if I'm at idle and roll my windows up and hold them for a second, which drops voltage down to 10-11 volts.

Another thing I notice is that my reverse-glo gauges flicker annoyingly at idle, which I plan to solve with one of my Sharp 12v regulatator chips.

 

[Kckazdude]

As JJ and SC have already pointed out they are nothing more than junk. If you would put the effort towards cleaning up your connections, I.E. corroded and exposed battery caqbles, corroded ground points and use a good battery you would be doing the same things they claim on their sites.

 

[drjonez]

It's crap Datsrboi. Pure unadulterated oil of snake at any price. Even if it could "stabilze" system voltage it wouldn't provide any benefit at all. Remember, there's one born every minute...

amen.

In theory, I'm sure that the concept of effective voltage regulation is sound, since you can get circuit boards that pump out a steady 5v and 12v for car PC's even if the voltage dips below 12v. It may only be useful for keeping your LED's from dimming at low voltage, or keep your hard drive running. My mp3 hard drive will shut down temporarily if I'm at idle and roll my windows up and hold them for a second, which drops voltage down to 10-11 volts.

Another thing I notice is that my reverse-glo gauges flicker annoyingly at idle, which I plan to solve with one of my Sharp 12v regulatator chips.

what?

the problems you outline are due to either poor grounding or failing alternator/regulator.

 

[BorHor]

At least the box looks cool = )

 

[Supracentral]

the problems you outline are due to either poor grounding or failing alternator/regulator.

Ding! Ding! Ding! Winner!

Cure the disease, don't treat the symptom.

 

[IJ.]

Wonder if it's "head or tail" Oil?
(The head Oil is really good it's chock full of headly goodness)

 

[annoyingrob]

Cars already have a voltage stabilizer. It's called THE BATTERY. Filters out a whole bunch of the flutctuations the alternator generates.