24-12v

[varova87]

I happen to be quite fond of my HID Hellas and new Xmitter LEDs, and would prefer to use them on our 24V vehicles in Africa instead of buying all new, 24V lights. So, those of you who know your electrickery, school me on this. What's the best way to hook them up?

If I was already there, I would simply wire them to one of the batteries in 12v and call it a day. Is it that easy, or should I invest in a quality 24-12V converter?

 

[kennith]

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/barrinut/

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[varova87]

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/barrinut/

Cheers,

Kennith

Good call, they're already on the shopping list. The Rigid LEDs came with a set, but I'll need more for the other lights. I'll be placing an EE order before I leave in October.

 

[p m]

Vicor is your friend as far as DC-DC converters are concerned.
http://psearch.vicorpower.com/search/product_specs/?part_number=VI-203-CX

 

[kennith]

Good call, they're already on the shopping list. The Rigid LEDs came with a set, but I'll need more for the other lights. I'll be placing an EE order before I leave in October.

Here's a tip for you:

Fill the voids with a non-hardening substance such as silicone or caulk and paint them black. They will appear entirely irremovable. You can pick the stuff out if you ever have to detach the lights. It will be a pain in the ass, but you are going to lose the key anyway:rofl: , so who cares?

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[antichrist]

You don't need a converter. Just wire them to a single battery rather than to the electrical system. That's what I did on my 24v Deuce.

Here's another option for locking, http://www.brycefastener.com/security/penta-nuts.cfm
Nothing can grip them.

 

[nosivad_bor]

mcmaster.com

search: security nut

OR this link might work

http://www.mcmaster.com/#security-nuts/=j47wn7

 

[varova87]

mcmaster.com

search: security nut

OR this link might work

http://www.mcmaster.com/#security-nuts/=j47wn7

Yeah, came across those while searching. Significantly cheaper than the Barri Buts.

I just purchased 20 of them, I'm sure they'll get used sooner or later.

 

[varova87]

You don't need a converter. Just wire them to a single battery rather than to the electrical system. That's what I did on my 24v Deuce.

Good to know. I want to do whatever is safest for the lights, but saving money is always welcome. Thanks.

 

[AfiRover]

Africa ?
if you know anything about Africa you will tack weld the lights on
if you want to keep them:rofl:
TIA (THIS IS AFRICA) and AT (Africa time)
those guys can take apart a truck with a home made set of Chanel locks (HAHA)
all while you sleep

 

[varova87]

Africa ?
if you know anything about Africa you will tack weld the lights on
if you want to keep them:rofl:
TIA (THIS IS AFRICA) and AT (Africa time)
those guys can take apart a truck with a home made set of Chanel locks (HAHA)
all while you sleep

Been there enough to know it pretty well. I think a set of security nuts will be enough for now.

In addition, I'll have the vehicle's plate number etched on them. My first time driving in Kampala 3 years ago, a Ugandan friend came up to me and said "You don't have your number on your mirrors! You need to get that done now." "Why the hell do I want someone carving my license plate number in my glass?" "Thieves can't sell parts that have number plates etched in them, so they don't take them."