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24V Fluoros

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torblednamris

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Mar 6, 2003
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AU
I've come across some 24 volt 10" fluorescent units from a truck, which ran on a 24 volt electrical system. What is the best way to adapt these to a standard 12 volt auto system? Should I use some form of voltage doubler? Or can I just modify the existing internal circuitry of the fluoros somehow? Obviously I just want to do this if its possible without having to buy inverters etc...If I can do it cheap I'll do it.

Any help greatly appreciated

Rob Smith
Canberra, AUSTRALIA
 
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Rob, First off, I don't beleve an inverter will help. They usualy are used to turn 12v (or 24v) DC into 120v AC (In the USA)

My best suggestion would be to add a second 12v battery to the system. If your not familiar with electricity I suggest getting some help from someone that does so you don't trash the electrical system.
 
Is it single or double tube.

If it is 2X 12 volt lights in series, simply convert it to a parallel circuit

Regards
pat
 
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