Reducer blew up!

[Tom47]

Originally Posted by Joel Craig

The reducer came with no directions other than on the bottom of it just above the wires themselves input 48volts + (above the red wire) and - (above the black wire) then output + (above the yellow wire) and - (above the other black wire) nothing more than that. I have installed several in the past before never having an issue. This time I had the living crap scared out of me! Thankfully the cart still ran the same after i got it all put back the way it was before I got my hands on it.

I'm still waiting for mine to arrive but when it does, I'm going to see if there is a way to ohm the primary and secondary circuits for continuity before I hook it up.

Then I will still stand back!!!!

I guess it is possible the wires inside were connected to the wrong polarity in your case. I will followup when it arrives to let you all know if I find anything.

[TahoeDawgZ71]

If anybody is ever able to find a voltage reducer that's not Made in China, please let me know. That's all I've ever seen.

[mrgolf]

Originally Posted by TahoeDawgZ71

If anybody is ever able to find a voltage reducer that's not Made in China, please let me know. That's all I've ever seen.

I have a Powerstream that has worked flawless for 5 years. Check out there website.

[2016CTD]

Originally Posted by TahoeDawgZ71

If anybody is ever able to find a voltage reducer that's not Made in China, please let me know. That's all I've ever seen.

I know its made in china, but I have the Madjax 30 Amp, 36 or 48 Volt to 12 Volt Power Converter. I have used these in a few friends carts and no issues to date. They are running stereos with powered subs, extra lighting, air horns, charging ports, all kinds of extras.

[gornoman]

Sorry you got burned. Some of that really cheap Chinese stuff is downright dangerous. Cheaper is rarely better, it's just cheaper. Site sponsors are always a great value for your dollars.

[gornoman]

There is a gigantic difference in the quality level of a product that is merely manufactured in China versus one that is designed and manufactured in China. Left to their own devices, those people could burn down a country with some of their so called products.

[Sergio]

The DPI folks make a high efficiency line of reducers here in the US:

https://dpipower.com/store/400w-dc-d...onnectors.html

[TahoeDawgZ71]

Originally Posted by 2016CTD

I know its made in china, but I have the Madjax 30 Amp, 36 or 48 Volt to 12 Volt Power Converter. I have used these in a few friends carts and no issues to date. They are running stereos with powered subs, extra lighting, air horns, charging ports, all kinds of extras.

I agree. It's a good one. I wasn't saying that they're all junk. I was simply stating that I've never seen one that wasn't made in China. Thanks to the guys who shared. I'll look into some of those products.

[Golferdave]

I put a 10 amp on mine for LED lights, gps charger power plug ( cig lighter jack)
So far so good

48/12 reducer Link


Remember they draw a little current 24/7 with lights off.
Powered mine off key switch
Light switch can switch the 48 volt power side, stops not in use current draw.

[Tom47]

Joel,

I received the voltage reducer yesterday and installed it today. I had no problems at all with this $17.50, free shipping, made in China, voltage reducer. I watched a youtube video which said to be careful not to let the secondary wires touch together when you hook to the 48V primary. And it warned there will be a spark when connecting the primary.

Everything went as described and I am very pleased with the end result. I also installed a $45.00 halogen front, led rear light kit which was a "fun" install!

Today I received the Multi voltage strobe light, $29.00, which connects directly to the batteries through a [customer supplied] double pole, single throw toggle switch.

As I said, I am a happy camper with the end results....now to go to work on the multi step pot issue. But that's for another thread!