Voltage Confusion with 16 to 12

zsdad · 07-25-2009, 04:12 PM

I thought the whole system was 48 v if you connected wires anywhere in the system.

dock98 · 07-25-2009, 04:15 PM

here goes:
1: go to page you are talking about
2. copy address from the address bar in your browser(right click,"copy"
3. come back to this post and post hit reply
4. in the reply header there is an earth with glasses.click on it
5.it has http: in it.delete that and right click,hit paste.
6. it will look like this after you post:http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...n-16-12-a.html(this is your post).
this is a live hyperlink and all we have to do is click it and see what you are refering to.good luck.

scottyb · 07-25-2009, 04:18 PM

the batteries are connected in series 6 8v = 48v. for a 12v radio or light install use 2 8v (16v) reduced to 12v?

K-DAWG · 07-25-2009, 05:00 PM

lockman1 · 07-26-2009, 12:19 AM

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...dd-lights.html

They're set up in series, + -,+ -,+ -,
1 batt = 8V
2 batts = 16V
3 batts = 24V
etc...

I had my 12V headlights hooked up to (1) 8V battery for about 2 years,
They were pretty dim, but it worked!
I wouldn't even consiter running 12V lights on 2 batteries (16V)
it'd pop them in no time!

Since... I've had a 16V to 12V reducer, and they're as bright as they should be!
The lights and reducer only work on 2 batteries, and will wear those 2 batteries out before the whole pack,

The 48V to 12V reducer is ideal!

dirtysouth · 07-26-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockman1

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...dd-lights.html

They're set up in series, + -,+ -,+ -,
1 batt = 8V
2 batts = 16V
3 batts = 24V
etc...

I had my 12V headlights hooked up to (1) 8V battery for about 2 years,
They were pretty dim, but it worked!
I wouldn't even consiter running 12V lights on 2 batteries (16V)
it'd pop them in no time!

Since... I've had a 16V to 12V reducer, and they're as bright as they should be!
The lights and reducer only work on 2 batteries, and will wear those 2 batteries out before the whole pack,

The 48V to 12V reducer is ideal!

He tells no lie...

GLEEMO · 07-27-2009, 09:16 AM

Is is starting to make scense ZSDAD ?

K-DAWG · 07-27-2009, 07:02 PM

The best way to add lights is lift the cart and add a battery tray with a 12 volt battery to run them. Then, you arent running you cart batteries down.

lockman1 · 07-27-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-DAWG

The best way to add lights is lift the cart and add a battery tray with a 12 volt battery to run them. Then, you arent running you cart batteries down.

No offense K...

IMO... a 48V to 12V reducer is cheaper to buy then a battery, AND...
it'll last longer, with less weight and less cooler space taken!!

But, then again, It's rare when I use my headlights... point A, to the camper,
(and in most cases... I can barely see anyway!

)

07-25-2009, 04:12 PM	#11
zsdad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 10	Re: Voltage Confusion with 16 to 12 I thought the whole system was 48 v if you connected wires anywhere in the system.
zsdad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 10

07-25-2009, 04:15 PM	#12
dock98 doin it in the desert Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sonora Desert,Az Posts: 5,603	Re: Voltage Confusion with 16 to 12 here goes: 1: go to page you are talking about 2. copy address from the address bar in your browser(right click,"copy" 3. come back to this post and post hit reply 4. in the reply header there is an earth with glasses.click on it 5.it has http: in it.delete that and right click,hit paste. 6. it will look like this after you post:http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...n-16-12-a.html(this is your post). this is a live hyperlink and all we have to do is click it and see what you are refering to.good luck.

07-25-2009, 04:18 PM	#13
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Voltage Confusion with 16 to 12 the batteries are connected in series 6 8v = 48v. for a 12v radio or light install use 2 8v (16v) reduced to 12v?

07-25-2009, 05:00 PM	#14
K-DAWG Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 256	Re: Voltage Confusion with 16 to 12 wow
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07-26-2009, 12:19 AM	#15
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,932	Re: Voltage Confusion with 16 to 12 http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...dd-lights.html They're set up in series, + -,+ -,+ -, 1 batt = 8V 2 batts = 16V 3 batts = 24V etc... I had my 12V headlights hooked up to (1) 8V battery for about 2 years, They were pretty dim, but it worked! I wouldn't even consiter running 12V lights on 2 batteries (16V) it'd pop them in no time! Since... I've had a 16V to 12V reducer, and they're as bright as they should be! The lights and reducer only work on 2 batteries, and will wear those 2 batteries out before the whole pack, The 48V to 12V reducer is ideal!

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07-27-2009, 09:16 AM	#17
GLEEMO just leave me alone Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,643	Re: Voltage Confusion with 16 to 12 Is is starting to make scense ZSDAD ?

07-27-2009, 07:02 PM	#18
K-DAWG Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 256	Re: Voltage Confusion with 16 to 12 The best way to add lights is lift the cart and add a battery tray with a 12 volt battery to run them. Then, you arent running you cart batteries down.
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