6 Volt to 12 Volt for Headlights only?

[pebo va]

With these new inexpensive converters taking 6 volts to 12, has anyone successfully used one to convert only the headlights, and leaving the rest of the system at 6 volts? If yes, high and low beam?

[tubman]

My partner and I have been working on an all-purpose 6 to 12 volt converter box and have found that to make one that will handle much over 1 amp is not realistic.

[51 MERC-CT]

Then there is the alternative of converting to 6 volt LED headlights.
Check this thread out.--------


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269053

[aussie merc]

if you run dual voltage your asking for trouble either run 6v or 12v these days you can buy reliable 6 volt gear and leds will generaly run between 6/36v and in the long term are a better buy

[flatheadmurre]

Any converter will have losses even the most efficient ones.
And there are 6v H4 bulbs and 7" inserts for them at fair prices...probably a lot less then 2 converters handling 10A+ will cost.

[rotorwrench]

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As was mentioned, converters that put out that type of amperage draw even more amperage to do that job. I wouldn't advise it on an original 35-amp generator system. It's just so much easier to adapt for modern high output bulbs.

[fortyonerag]

I have a few 6v to 12v converters, and vice versa.

I have had mixed experience with them.

Select about double the current rating you need, say a 10A output unit for a 6v heater.