Re: [MV] 12v vs 24 V

From: JJ&A (w7ls@blarg.net)
Date: Mon Sep 03 2001 - 11:47:45 PDT


Well, for one thing, if you use 24 volts in your system, the wires only need to
carry half as much current for a given power delivered. Bad connections
(corrosion) are less of a problem. Jim

"Tom C." wrote:

> I have been reading the list for some time now. I am a semi-stalker, have
> posted a few times. Anyway, I am always seeing posts concerning converting
> MVs back to 24 v. Can someone give me a technical explanation why the MVs
> were 24v to start with and what is the advantage in a military vehicle.
> Thanks, Tom Carell
> http://www.geocities.com/m561gammagoat/index.html
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