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Powering 24v Hid from 12v?

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Powering 24v Hid from 12v?

Post by jop »

G'day fellas,
Any ideas on powering a 24v Hid 35w Nordic flood light from 12v , jaycar has a converter module which may do the job -
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.as ... &SUBCATID=

What do you think?
I also need a wired 2 pin deutsch plug to connect to the nordic fitting - anyone got the gear to make one?
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Post by rapid80 »

Mate the converter is only rated to 2 amps so won't handle the start up power of the light.
Personally I find the deutsch a pita unless you have the proper crimper, $400, for a good one that you can adjust the depth and crimp upto 12awg. I cut off the deutsch plug and used delphi weatherpack which you can crimp reasonably well with pliers and its waterproof.
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Post by fazza81 »

why does eveyone "come across" 24v nordics that may have fallen off a cat truck.

There is no "cheap" way of doin it. You will need atleats 10 - 15amp for the start up current.

but go for it
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Post by 4wd26 »

If they were off a CAT truck they would cost double and have the CAT logo on the lens. These were off a CAT dozer :twisted:
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Post by jop »

Thanks for the replies, but i didn't mention 'cheap' or 'come across' anywhere, but jump to that conclusion.

So allowing for a higher startup current, can anyone recommend a power supply and place of purchase?

Thanks
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Post by GeneralFubashi »

These are the goods:

http://www.redarc.com.au/vb.htm

Top company to deal with, and a bloody brilliant product!
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Post by jop »

Thanks mate - does look the goods, i'll chase it up
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Post by Shadow »

One of those redarc units would do it, Jaycar also have similar units.
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