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  1. Cleveland Iron

    24v to 12v Without Converter or Transformer

    Well, I absolutely have no problem with the bigger hammer approach! If that is what you desire, then go for it! 8-)
  2. Cleveland Iron

    24v to 12v Without Converter or Transformer

    Err... I picked up some 24V relays at a - local Cleveland - place called Electronics Surplus. There were three sets of contacts rated at 10 amps in each relay. Figured 30 amps would be plenty for my modest needs. Don't remember the price but they were definitely under $10 each. ( They are the...
  3. Cleveland Iron

    24v to 12v Without Converter or Transformer

    Make a drain to vent through and don't forget the flapper valve in the drain like the clutch... I've said over and over again I like relays for switching things. Hook the coil up to the accessory switch and you don't have to worry about switching it off. If you are getting electrical noise...
  4. Cleveland Iron

    24v to 12v Without Converter or Transformer

    There is, and always will be issues with parallel batteries. Unless the batteries are perfect or have special support circuitry... Any sort of voltage difference means current flow between the batteries. The limitation here is the internal resistance of the battery. As the batteries age any...
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