Voltage reducer

Sergio · 03-29-2017, 10:11 PM

dundeebarnbuggy, I was referring to turning the main 48v input of the converter on/off, not the low current trigger wire. Fuses need to be installed near the power source to be most effective.

Mooncarter, the trigger wire is there for convenience of turning the 12v OFF at the key switch.

I am sure You have all experienced the spark generated the first time you connect to the battery pack a Converter that does not have its capacitors charged.

If there is no 12v load, there is only a very small amount of current used to maintain the capacitors charged.

I know DPI makes some high end Converters they refer to as "no-spark" converters, but the vast majority of the Converters with a trigger wire maintain the 48v side always energized.

Mooncarter · 03-29-2017, 10:36 PM

Thanks Sergio.

dundeebarnbuggy · 03-30-2017, 07:08 AM

I had a 10a blade fuse in the 48v power wire. After the first one cooked and my temper cooled from getting "burned" by china again, I hooked up the one that came with the cart, 200w and put a 5 amp fuse in. It has been perfect so far. Thanks for the info on DPI reducers, didn't know they made them.

mrgolf · 03-30-2017, 07:29 AM

I have a power stream reducer. No caps to charge

03-29-2017, 10:11 PM	#11
Sergio Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 9,329	Re: Voltage reducer dundeebarnbuggy, I was referring to turning the main 48v input of the converter on/off, not the low current trigger wire. Fuses need to be installed near the power source to be most effective. Mooncarter, the trigger wire is there for convenience of turning the 12v OFF at the key switch. I am sure You have all experienced the spark generated the first time you connect to the battery pack a Converter that does not have its capacitors charged. If there is no 12v load, there is only a very small amount of current used to maintain the capacitors charged. I know DPI makes some high end Converters they refer to as "no-spark" converters, but the vast majority of the Converters with a trigger wire maintain the 48v side always energized.

03-29-2017, 10:36 PM	#12
Mooncarter Gone Insane Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 14,215	Re: Voltage reducer Thanks Sergio.

03-30-2017, 07:08 AM	#13
dundeebarnbuggy Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dundee quebec Posts: 3,190	Re: Voltage reducer I had a 10a blade fuse in the 48v power wire. After the first one cooked and my temper cooled from getting "burned" by china again, I hooked up the one that came with the cart, 200w and put a 5 amp fuse in. It has been perfect so far. Thanks for the info on DPI reducers, didn't know they made them.

03-30-2017, 07:29 AM	#14
mrgolf Old Sky Soldier Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,881	Re: Voltage reducer I have a power stream reducer. No caps to charge

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Voltage Reducer 20 amp, 48 to 12	Electric Club Car
Question about wiring voltage reducer and voltage meter to key switch	Electric EZGO
What is the difference between a Voltage Reducer & Voltage Converter	Electric Club Car
RXV Voltage Reducer	Electric EZGO
Voltage Reducer 36v to 12v	Electric EZGO

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum