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06-17-2013, 12:08 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Stereo instal
Currently my voltage reducer(10amp) is hooked up to my lights and is hooked in with my key switch. I want to add a stereo. Do I want to get a separate reducer with a higher amp rating for my stereo?
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06-17-2013, 01:43 PM
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Philippians 4:13
 Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ohio
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Re: Stereo instal
I would say yes but someone with more knowledge about reducers will jump in
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06-17-2013, 02:10 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Re: Stereo instal
Yes, you will need more amps.
I wouldn't add another one, but rather get a new 30 amp model and hook all your accessories to it. Scottyb on here sells an excellent reducer on his site. If you add a reducer to your existing setup, two reducers will be pulling from the pack which will drain it more quickly. |
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06-17-2013, 02:30 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Re: Stereo install
Sorry, my reducer is a 20 amp. Will this workfor me?
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06-17-2013, 02:34 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Re: Stereo instal
Ok, if its a 20 amp, it may work. I don't know how many amps radios pull, someone will know...
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06-17-2013, 09:31 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Beaumont, Texas
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Re: Stereo instal
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06-17-2013, 09:39 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Re: Stereo instal
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Sure, he could try it, but it wouldn't trip it, it would burn it out. But I think it would be worth a try. |
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06-17-2013, 10:12 PM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Re: Stereo instal
Check the fuse rating on the stereo You are thinking of installing. The current draw will be a little less than the fuse rating the radio came with new.
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06-17-2013, 10:40 PM
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revolutiongolfcars.com
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia
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Re: Stereo instal
To figure amperage take the total wattage and divide it by the voltage used to power the device. For example a 1500 watt hair dryer in a home with 120V outlet will draw 12.5 Amps
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06-18-2013, 11:29 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Tampa Bay area
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Re: Stereo instal
I have a 30 amp reducer and have run headlights, 12v rope lights and the stereo, all at the same time and had no problem. Used the cart to take 4 people around the neighborhood to look at Christmas lights. Used the stereo to play Ray Charles Christmas album. All went well....
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