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Rad Power Bikes Chat => Rad Modifications => Topic started by: Radbrad215 on October 27, 2022, 06:42:18 AM

Title: Wiring after market light bar
Post by: Radbrad215 on October 27, 2022, 06:42:18 AM
Looking for more light output and figured Id give it a shot. Heres what I ordered, wired everything up, but no luck.

Does anyone know what I am doing wrong? Ive wired up 12v lights before on my 4x4s so I THINK I know what I am doing?.

XWST DC/DC Converter Regulator 36V 48V Step Down to 12V 1A 12W Reducer Buck Power Converter Waterproof Module Transformer for Golf Cart Club Car https://amzn.to/3WEdZNx

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Title: Re: Wiring after market light bar
Post by: DickB on October 28, 2022, 05:39:42 AM
12W converter trying to power an 18W light?
Title: Re: Wiring after market light bar
Post by: Radbrad215 on October 28, 2022, 05:40:59 AM
Quote from: DickB on October 28, 2022, 05:39:42 AM
12W converter trying to power an 18W light?
12 volts not 12 watts.


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Title: Re: Wiring after market light bar
Post by: crorris on October 28, 2022, 06:01:26 AM
@DickB was referring to the step down converter you listed. It is a 12 watt model. It's undersized to power an 18 watt light.


XWST DC/DC Converter Regulator 36V 48V Step Down to 12V 1A 12W Reducer Buck Power Converter Waterproof Module Transformer for Golf Cart Club Car https://amzn.to/3FUDF2G
Title: Re: Wiring after market light bar
Post by: Radbrad215 on October 28, 2022, 06:02:20 AM
Quote from: crorris on October 28, 2022, 06:01:26 AM
@DickB was referring to the step down converter you listed. It is a 12 watt model. It's undersized to power an 18 watt light.


XWST DC/DC Converter Regulator 36V 48V Step Down to 12V 1A 12W Reducer Buck Power Converter Waterproof Module Transformer for Golf Cart Club Car https://amzn.to/3FUDF2G
Makes sense, thanks for the clarification.


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Title: Re: Wiring after market light bar
Post by: Radbrad215 on October 28, 2022, 07:05:43 AM
So I guess purchasing a 48v light would work best for this application?


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Title: Re: Wiring after market light bar
Post by: crorris on October 28, 2022, 08:00:16 AM
You just need to use the other model of that same step down transformer that supports 24 watts instead of 12 watts.


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Title: Re: Wiring after market light bar
Post by: Radbrad215 on October 28, 2022, 09:18:05 AM
Quote from: crorris on October 28, 2022, 08:00:16 AM
You just need to use the other model of that same step down transformer that supports 24 watts instead of 12 watts.


https://amzn.to/3FUDF2G
Okay, thank you!


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Title: Re: Wiring after market light bar
Post by: Carlosthetaxman on December 07, 2022, 09:18:18 PM
Did that work?  I'm curious.  Thanks
Title: Re: Wiring after market light bar
Post by: fokiwod618 on December 10, 2022, 06:40:36 PM
It should work

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