Re: [MV] 12v froma 24 system

From: Wayne Harris (papercu@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Dec 27 2004 - 07:13:17 PST


I believe the list had one more from awhile back and that was to change to
LCD bulbs, didn't matter to them if it was 12 or 24v. Here is one place
http://www.superbrightleds.com/led_prods.htm if you find one that fits,
please share. Wayne

>From: "noel shelley" <noel@shelley1722.freeserve.co.uk>
>To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
>Subject: Re: [MV] 12v froma 24 system
>Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 10:28:14 -0000
>
>Hi Mike ,
> There are many ways of getting the desired result , the
>only
>difference is the trouble and expense !
>#1 Change the bulbs for 24V when needed !
>#2 Series a second 12V bulb in line to act as a dropping resistor and then
>use as normal on 24V .
>#3 More robust version of above using dropping resistors .
>#4 A system of relays and centre tapped24V system giving 12V along with
>recharging the earth side battery to redress the battery imbalance .
>#5 As above but using a 24V to 12V dropping inverter to avoid battery
>imbalance .
>#6 A separate light board on 24V that can be used on ANY vehicle you tow !
>
>Personally I would recommend #1 or #6 , I have this problem with an mv
>Landrover .#2 , #3 , #4 and #5 whilst easiest to use {on a second
>socket }require varying degrees of complexity in wiring terms and #5 would
>also be expensive .
>
> Take your pick Noel



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