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Vinny73 10-01-2016 08:06 AM
G19e adding headlights and led accent lights help
 
So, I have a 48v cart and want to finally add lights. What do I use to step the voltage down for lights? Also, how do I wire it up. With doing my lift install and having the body off, now would be a great time to do such wiring.

smallblock450sl 10-01-2016 10:46 AM
Re: G19e adding headlights and led accent lights help
 
I would recommend a 48v to 12v volt reducer. The 16v to 12 v can still strain the 2 batteries. What head light kit you thinking about buying?

Vinny73 10-01-2016 02:25 PM
Re: G19e adding headlights and led accent lights help
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by smallblock450sl (Post 1321086)
I would recommend a 48v to 12v volt reducer. The 16v to 12 v can still strain the 2 batteries. What head light kit you thinking about buying?
I am just looking to install a 10" led light bar on the front, some undercarriage led accent lights and maybe a couple of spot led's in the rear.
Something like this: http://deals.ebay.com/6000769630_12_...94380834527849

cgtech 10-01-2016 09:56 PM
Re: G19e adding headlights and led accent lights help
 
Still... Dc/DC convertor. If you run the leds on 16v, it may shorten their lifespan. Some of the led built in power supplies are more forgiving of higher voltages than others. Drawing extra power off 2 of the batteries is always a bad thing for your batteries, no matter how big the load is.

Vinny73 10-02-2016 03:06 AM
Re: G19e adding headlights and led accent lights help
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cgtech (Post 1321251)
Still... Dc/DC convertor. If you run the leds on 16v, it may shorten their lifespan. Some of the led built in power supplies are more forgiving of higher voltages than others. Drawing extra power off 2 of the batteries is always a bad thing for your batteries, no matter how big the load is.
That's +2 on full battery draw. I believe that is a wise idea as well. Any examples?

Dsouthw524 10-02-2016 06:06 AM
Re: G19e adding headlights and led accent lights help
 
Most LED lighting prefers 12 Volt. Higher voltage creates more heat and shortens ife. Better to use aa voltage reducer and they are cheap for most lighting needs.

cgtech 10-02-2016 12:15 PM
Re: G19e adding headlights and led accent lights help
 
For example: Dpi makes relatively low cost dc converters. I use them often & never had one fail.

Vinny73 10-03-2016 05:14 AM
Re: G19e adding headlights and led accent lights help
 
Here are 2 examples I found. Both acceptable?
https://dpipower.com/store/products/...converter.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-120W-GOL...AAAMXQj9xRlJFV

sformal 10-03-2016 05:43 AM
Re: G19e adding headlights and led accent lights help
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny73 (Post 1321580)
IMHO, 10A is a bit too low...

Vinny73 10-03-2016 10:15 AM
Re: G19e adding headlights and led accent lights help
 
Pretty expensive part just to be able to run lights. So if 10 amps is a bit low, what's you suggestion? The 30 amp with external connections is over $200. I get that it's a quality product, just an additional cost that almost resembles/equals the price of just the lights alone


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