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What happens if you use a battery with too many amps?
Your load will only draw the current it requires, regardless of the AH rating of the battery (providing the battery voltage is correct for the load). the 1000mah is just how much “juice” is in the battery….if you use one that is higher….you project will run longer…it will not hurt it.
Is too much current bad for electronics?
To answer the title of your question, the answer is no. It is not ok to supply more current to a component than its rated value. However, it is ok to have a voltage power supply rated for more current than the components rated value because the component will draw as much as it needs.
Do amps matter on a battery?
If the power supply can supply more than 2.1Amps this doesn’t matter as the product will only take 2.1Amps. If the power supply can only supply 1 Amp in this case then either the product will fail to work/charge or charge slowly as it can’t get enough current (or power) to charge the battery.
What happens when a car battery is too big?
A larger battery creates a situation where electrical current can fluctuate. One of the first things that may be impacted is the regulator on the alternator — which would allow the direct current to change to alternating current. Radios, amplifiers and other electronics could receive damage as a result.
What happens when a circuit draws too much power?
If your circuit attempts to draw too much power the power supply will give an error indication and prevent excessive current from flowing.
What happens if you put a larger battery in your computer?
The charging system is regulated by different controls. Installing a larger-capacity battery changes the currents, which could lead to spikes and surges that may damage the on-board computer or fuse panel. You have a lower chance of damaging the computer, but with alternator failure, damage is still a possibility.
What happens when you put too much current into a component?
If you are pushing more current into (forcefully) the component, then the component will exceed its rated value, heat up and be destroyed. Such as if you use a constant current source or you use a large voltage (which will cause more current to flow).