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04-04-2020, 08:58 AM | #1 |
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6 Volt to 12 Volt for Headlights only?
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?
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04-04-2020, 09:23 AM | #2 |
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Re: 6 Volt to 12 Volt for Headlights only?
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.
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04-04-2020, 10:37 AM | #3 |
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Re: 6 Volt to 12 Volt for Headlights only?
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
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04-04-2020, 11:31 PM | #4 |
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Re: 6 Volt to 12 Volt for Headlights only?
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
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04-05-2020, 01:07 AM | #5 |
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Re: 6 Volt to 12 Volt for Headlights only?
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. |
04-05-2020, 11:46 AM | #6 |
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Re: 6 Volt to 12 Volt for Headlights only?
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04-05-2020, 10:02 PM | #7 |
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Re: 6 Volt to 12 Volt for Headlights only?
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. Last edited by fortyonerag; 04-07-2020 at 03:22 AM. |
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