Where to pull 12V from

Jimbo2012 · 04-16-2012, 12:42 PM

I have a 2000 CC DS, 48V.

I want to add several 12 volt accessories, radio, taillights, turn signals some led's etc.

I was think about putting in a 4 or 6 circuit fuse panel.

Where is the best 12v source?

I suppose with the key in the on position.

this cart has factory looking headlights with a nice loom, the headlights are ge 886 which is 12.8V,

I looked at the wire diagram but can't figure it out.

Stevegrmich · 04-16-2012, 01:28 PM

The BEST place to get 12v for accessories is via a 48v to 12v voltage reducer/converter that is wired to the entire 48v pack . . .

Jimbo2012 · 04-16-2012, 01:45 PM

Steve, I was looking for the 12V source because I saw the lights, so I assumed there it was hiding.

Noooo they just jumped the light to one battery.

So now I see the need for a converter.

Stevegrmich · 04-16-2012, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo2012

So now I see the need for a converter.

. . .

Jimbo2012 · 04-16-2012, 02:51 PM

I found this unit

looks simple, Connection: Red +IN 48 volt, Yellow +OUT 12 volt, Black Common

Agree?

Stevegrmich · 04-16-2012, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo2012

I found this unit

looks simple, Connection: Red +IN 48 volt, Yellow +OUT 12 volt, Black Common

Agree?

You may want to consider one that also has a "trigger" or "control" wire that gets hooked up to the cold side of the keyswitch . . this "trigger" wire turns the reducer on and off with the keyswitch . . .

89GatorClub · 04-16-2012, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo2012

I found this unit

looks simple, Connection: Red +IN 48 volt, Yellow +OUT 12 volt, Black Common

Agree?

Not good enough only rated for 10 amps

Jimbo2012 · 04-16-2012, 03:42 PM

What can a radio and led head/tail lights draw?

Stevegrmich · 04-17-2012, 06:16 AM

Something like this is fine:

Voltage Reducer with Trigger/Control Wire

Jimbo2012 · 04-17-2012, 06:23 AM

Ok, but I can get two 10 amp units for $40, may be able to split the load that way?

04-16-2012, 12:42 PM	#1
Jimbo2012 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 167	Where to pull 12V from I have a 2000 CC DS, 48V. I want to add several 12 volt accessories, radio, taillights, turn signals some led's etc. I was think about putting in a 4 or 6 circuit fuse panel. Where is the best 12v source? I suppose with the key in the on position. this cart has factory looking headlights with a nice loom, the headlights are ge 886 which is 12.8V, I looked at the wire diagram but can't figure it out.
Jimbo2012 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 167

04-16-2012, 01:28 PM	#2
Stevegrmich Medicare Recipient Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 3,541	Re: Where to pull 12V from The BEST place to get 12v for accessories is via a 48v to 12v voltage reducer/converter that is wired to the entire 48v pack . . .

04-16-2012, 01:45 PM	#3
Jimbo2012 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 167	Re: Where to pull 12V from Steve, I was looking for the 12V source because I saw the lights, so I assumed there it was hiding. Noooo they just jumped the light to one battery. So now I see the need for a converter.
Jimbo2012 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 167

04-16-2012, 02:51 PM	#5
Jimbo2012 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 167	Re: Where to pull 12V from I found this unit looks simple, Connection: Red +IN 48 volt, Yellow +OUT 12 volt, Black Common Agree?
Jimbo2012 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 167

04-16-2012, 03:42 PM	#8
Jimbo2012 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 167	Re: Where to pull 12V from What can a radio and led head/tail lights draw?
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04-17-2012, 06:16 AM	#9
Stevegrmich Medicare Recipient Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 3,541	Re: Where to pull 12V from Something like this is fine: Voltage Reducer with Trigger/Control Wire

04-17-2012, 06:23 AM	#10
Jimbo2012 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 167	Re: Where to pull 12V from Ok, but I can get two 10 amp units for $40, may be able to split the load that way?
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