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Old 07-31-2011, 08:43 PM   #1
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Default when using 12v spot lights..

Picked up a great set of halogen spot light with switch.
Ran right of the main pos and neg term to last neg batt post.

yes the light were very bright

Used about 4 hr over abt 3 weeks (evenings)

And yes the 36v did make for a very hot switch and hot wires.

Disconected the system tonight.

Can it be done and if so what type of votage reducer can be used to reduce voltage to the 12v light system?

Fire away... I'm ready for a 101 electrical lesson.
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Old 07-31-2011, 09:00 PM   #2
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Default Re: when using 12v spot lights..

yes, there is an item that can reduce voltage from 36 volts to 12 volts. I recently installed one but I can't remember the brand name. Someone will be along and tell you better info.
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Old 07-31-2011, 09:02 PM   #3
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Default Re: when using 12v spot lights..

You need a 36-12V step down converter. I bought mine off Ebay and run the radio and sprayer off it.
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Old 07-31-2011, 09:14 PM   #4
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Default Re: when using 12v spot lights..

Just a thought! Y don't you just hook the wires to the Pos+ post of one 6volt battery and the Neg- to the post of the next battery?! The lights don't care! All they want is 12 volts! Im sure they didn't like the 36+ volts you were giving them! The best way will be to use a Voltage Regulating box, but till then, this will work JUST FINE!

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Old 07-31-2011, 10:29 PM   #5
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Default Re: when using 12v spot lights..

The voltage reducer will give you better equalization across all the batteries in the pak not just the bank you are getting 12 volts from. If you continuously use the same bank of 3 batteries, they will eventually weaken and will not charge effectively.

I got my voltage reducer from one of the site sponsors and it runs all of my 12v equipment with no issues. I also installed a fuse block for the positive side of the 12v and a junction block for the negative.

Remember, always use protection.
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Old 08-01-2011, 02:01 AM   #6
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Default Re: when using 12v spot lights..

I'm surprised running 12v bulbs at 36v didn't burn them out the moment you switched them on.

Sounds like you have two spotlights. If you can find a third one that matches the other two, (Same wattage bulb) wire them in series and each will only have 12v across it when connected to 36v.
Problem is that if one bulb burns out, they all go out. (Just like the old Christmas Tree lights)
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Old 08-01-2011, 07:43 AM   #7
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Default Re: when using 12v spot lights..

Or put a deep cycle 12v battery in to run your acc.
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Old 08-01-2011, 10:15 AM   #8
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Default Re: when using 12v spot lights..

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I'm surprised running 12v bulbs at 36v didn't burn them out the moment you switched them on.

Sounds like you have two spotlights. If you can find a third one that matches the other two, (Same wattage bulb) wire them in series and each will only have 12v across it when connected to 36v.
Problem is that if one bulb burns out, they all go out. (Just like the old Christmas Tree lights)
. Cool idea @ running three...

For the heat.. I know the switch is now burnt out and I had to pull the wires off it to cut the lights out.. that's where I burnt the fingers too.

These learning curves can be hard on the pride at times, but I'm commited.

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Old 08-01-2011, 10:16 AM   #9
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Thanks to all !
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Old 08-01-2011, 10:33 AM   #10
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Default Re: when using 12v spot lights..

even 2 in series might work. that would give you 18V each. what type of bulb do they use? 18V bulbs are fairly common. your 12V bulbs at 18V will likely burn out much faster than if you were to run them at 12V. ie: 20 hours vs 2000 hours.
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