8v dc to 12v dc

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Topic: 8v dc to 12v dc

Posted By: rlab
Subject: 8v dc to 12v dc
Date Posted: September 02, 2008 at 3:22 PM

Do I need an inverter to acheave 12vdc to run a basic radio in a gulf cart that has 8vdc at the ignition?

Thanks

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Posted By: Big Dog
Date Posted: September 08, 2008 at 8:42 AM

Check the radio specs to see its operating voltage. It might say something like 10 to 16 VDC. If that's the case, add a second battery in series to achieve 16VDC for the radio only, not the cart!

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Posted By: n2ixk
Date Posted: September 08, 2008 at 10:37 AM

The problem with adding an extra series battery is that the battery won't get charged by the standard golf cart charging system.

The way to go here is a DC to DC converter with a 12V output and an input range that covers 8V. A quick Google search turned up this one:

https://www.powerstream.com/dc6-12.htm

, and there are many other manufacturers of these.

Posted By: rlab
Date Posted: September 10, 2008 at 6:11 AM

Thanks

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