power invertor

[jlscjs]

I want to hook up a power inverter for Christmas lights on my 36(6x6) volt golf cart, how would I go about being able to get the 12 volts needed to run an inverter?

[orangeman6]

Would it maybe be easier to just get some 12v Christmas lights?
If you asked where to get 12v, I’m assuming your cart does not have a 12v reducer? If it doesn’t, give the idea some thought. Do you currently have any 12v accessories? Headlights, stereo, etc?

[jlscjs]

Originally Posted by orangeman6

Would it maybe be easier to just get some 12v Christmas lights?
If you asked where to get 12v, I’m assuming your cart does not have a 12v reducer? If it doesn’t, give the idea some thought. Do you currently have any 12v accessories? Headlights, stereo, etc?

Even if i had 12v lights I still need to find out how to get just 12volts off of 2 batteries instead of 36volts
Easier for what I have, already have a slew of 120v lights plus the inverter.

[orangeman6]

You can tap two of the 6v batteries to get 12v. Ezgo did that from the factory to power lights on the models that came with them from the factory. However, it is not a recommended practice. It draws those two batteries down unequally, and the charger doesn’t meter each specific battery.

I asked if you already had any 12v accessories, since that would mean you had a reducer, or 2 batteries we’re already tapped and probably supplying a 12v fuse block.

[Newbuggyboy]

Here are some examples

[jlscjs]

Originally Posted by Newbuggyboy

Here are some examples

thanks for the diagram, makes it a little easier I think. All i want to do is attach a 12v cigarette lighter adapter so I can plug in my power inverter.

[AZ.]

Originally Posted by jlscjs

thanks for the diagram, makes it a little easier I think. All i want to do is attach a 12v cigarette lighter adapter so I can plug in my power inverter.

Make sure you buy LEDs the draw is less than the old incandescent.

[cgtech]

Originally Posted by AZ.

Make sure you buy LEDs the draw is less than the old incandescent.

He already has the lights he plans to use.

[coosa]

I have used my cart as an emergency power source many times during power outages at my house. It doesn't sound like your issue is an emergency, but the principle is the same. As already posted in the thread, you can pull 12 volts off any pair of the 6 volt batteries that are hooked together.

I always looked at my 36 volt pack as 3 distinct 12 volt packs. If I needed it for a long period, I would use one of the 12 volt packs until they were down 50%, then switch it to another one, then switch to the last one. At times I have powered 2 circuits from the cart at the same time, using one to power a 12 volt light inside the house, and another to run an inverter for things that ran on 120.

When the power came back on, I always charged them back up using a 12 volt charger to keep the pack balanced. An electric cart is almost as good as an emergency generator if you monitor the batteries and don't pull out too much juice.