Higher Amperage Voltage Regulator

[mangus580]

Hey gang,

I am in need of a voltage regulator for my 2002 Carryall, that can handle a higher amperage throughput.

Or - maybe one that has a higher duty cycle?

Here is the issue. I have a full strobe lightbar mounted to the roof of my cart. When I run it for longer periods of time (say 40+ minutes) it seems its frying the voltage regulator.

I am not sure if I am buying junk to begin with (although the first Stens I received from amazon was DOA), or of the small cube regulator just cant handle that kind of output for extended time?

I am looking for options. and I need to try to get something in place before Saturday AM for an event I am doing.

I am hoping that maybe there is a larger regulator that I can use, with minor wiring mods, that can handle the constant abuse I will be giving to it.


Thanks for any help!
Mike

[tag50]

It would help if we knew what the light bar data plate says for volts and amps.


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[mangus580]

Originally Posted by tag50

It would help if we knew what the light bar data plate says for volts and amps.


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Lightbar installation instructions say to use a 40 amp fuse... for all options.

I know I have run it on a 30 amp with no issue. I have no way of measuring amperage over 10 amps... so its hard to say for sure.

[jjiimm]

What about adding a 2nd seperate battery?

[Isaac-1]

I also have to wonder if you might be able to convert the light bar to LED's which would draw far less power.

[mangus580]

Originally Posted by jjiimm

What about adding a 2nd seperate battery?

Actually, I already have - should have mentioned it. I have added 2 group 31 batteries under the seat, with a battery isolator.

[mangus580]

Originally Posted by Isaac-1

I also have to wonder if you might be able to convert the light bar to LED's which would draw far less power.

I would, but its rather cost prohibitive.

[lockman1]

How about using a separate deep cycle battery, and charge it after every event?

I've heard of adjustable voltage regulators, but they regulate the voltage, not the amperage.

[mangus580]

Originally Posted by lockman1

How about using a separate deep cycle battery, and charge it after every event?

I've heard of adjustable voltage regulators, but they regulate the voltage, not the amperage.

I have started to consider that option...


I did find some external regulator options on the following site:

http://www.cpgenerator.com/voltageregulators.html

Either the first or third option.


Attached is the battery setup:

[mangus580]

I should mention that the batteries in the picture are the aux batteries, starting battery is in stock location.