Need 24v to 12v converter for dump bed

[jbird3898]

I have installed a dum bed on my duece just electric over hydro. Well needless to say i have gone through 3 batteries because the 12 v hydro pump is hooked up to just one o my 12 volt bateries. I know i need a converter but the amps peak at 165. Can i get something to handle this type of load?

 

[cranetruck]

Look up "battery equalizer"... OPCOM has experience here.
Also, check out batteries that can handle deep discharge better than "starting " types, Optima yellow or blue top.

 

[StreetbikeDepot]

These sold yesterday at OKC GL, 24v to 12v converter with 100amp load rating.

4820 - Valves, Nonpowered at Government Liquidation

 

[cranetruck]

...or use properly rated switches to place batteries in parallel when using the dump and back to series config when charging.

 

[Lorax]

Don Ballard has/had some for sale in the classifieds section. DC-DC converters. 24VDC to 12VDC. I believe they're good for supplying up to 35 amps too. I ordered a couple from him, and when they came in they looked brand new. Still wrapped up in styrofoam and plastic. Circuit breaker ON/OFF switch too. He said he was bringing some to Aberdeen, so I don't know if he has any left to sell.

 

[hof3414]

You apparently already have pump installed but the dump kit I am going to order is from Pierce Sales and they are going to supply me a 24 volt pump. Maybe you could sell yours and get one of these, might be easier than converting 12 to 24 volt. Just a thought.

 

[clinto]

I have installed a dum bed on my duece just electric over hydro. Well needless to say i have gone through 3 batteries because the 12 v hydro pump is hooked up to just one o my 12 volt bateries. I know i need a converter but the amps peak at 165. Can i get something to handle this type of load?

I don't know what in the world you are going to have to pay for a 165 amp converter. You may just have better luck replacing the electric motor with a 24V unit. I have a 24V unit in my dump truck and I am very happy with it.

Or maybe a 3rd battery, used only to power 12V accessories. You can recharge it using a second 12V only alternator or one of the military dual output 12/24V alternators.

 

[KsM715]

Ive heard of people using 12v pump motors on 24volts. They run faster and cooler from what Ive heard. YMMV.

 

[Tanglewood16137]

Just wire the pump up with 24 volts it will be fine actually it is easier on it than dumping a load on 12 volts. those motors can handle up to 48 volts. How do you think they get the the nigerian boys cars to hop? 48 volts to a 12 volt pump so it will pump fast enough!!! DUH

 

[AN/ARC186]

You can also get a 24 volt motor that will bolt right on place of the 12 volt one. that way you are only buying a motor and not a whole pump assembly.