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Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 4:26:28 PM on 15 April 2008.
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Location: Jimboomba, QLD
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I am considering changing the electrics of this vehicle to a 12 volt system. I have been advised that a resistor type reducer will not operate the vibrator type radio successfully. Is there another method that I could use for the voltage reduction ?. Any assistance would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. |
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Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 5:20:18 PM on 15 April 2008.
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Location: Naremburn, NSW
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As far as I can see a series resistance may not work because the load on the primary side of the vibrator constantly changes. You would need to either buy or make a DC to DC voltage convertor. Jaycar and/or Dick Smith may be able to help with a kit however you would also need to account for the current drain of a 6 volt radio. ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ A valve a day keeps the transistor away... |
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