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OLD MEC · 05-06-2009, 07:48 AM

First of all are you sure that its a 48 volt reducer to 12 volts at 10 amps? For most of the reducers I have seen a full pack ( 36 or 48 volt ) usually has an out put of around 20-25 amps? The 10 amp reducers usually are only hooked to 2 batterys in pack rather than total battery pack ( 48 Volt ) Also they should be hooked up with a way of turning them off when not in use. I had a friend that lost his cart in a fire because the reducer was on ALL THE TIME and over heated and caught fire . I hook up to the normal switch using a relay so as NOT OVERLOAD the switch and factory wiring. Costs more to start but keeps us OLD PEOPLE from forgetting to turn them off. Go by installation instructions as they should be safe?? The manufacturer should have a LIABILITY for safety.
AS to the sound I wouldnt think that it will cause any problems BUT WHEN MURPHYS LAW KICKS IN???? Having the sound stop when something is using power from reducer sounds OK? Was this unit sold through a reliable company or off the net? I would question the supplier for safety sake.

05-06-2009, 07:48 AM	#4
OLD MEC Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,391	Re: voltage reducer First of all are you sure that its a 48 volt reducer to 12 volts at 10 amps? For most of the reducers I have seen a full pack ( 36 or 48 volt ) usually has an out put of around 20-25 amps? The 10 amp reducers usually are only hooked to 2 batterys in pack rather than total battery pack ( 48 Volt ) Also they should be hooked up with a way of turning them off when not in use. I had a friend that lost his cart in a fire because the reducer was on ALL THE TIME and over heated and caught fire . I hook up to the normal switch using a relay so as NOT OVERLOAD the switch and factory wiring. Costs more to start but keeps us OLD PEOPLE from forgetting to turn them off. Go by installation instructions as they should be safe?? The manufacturer should have a LIABILITY for safety. AS to the sound I wouldnt think that it will cause any problems BUT WHEN MURPHYS LAW KICKS IN???? Having the sound stop when something is using power from reducer sounds OK? Was this unit sold through a reliable company or off the net? I would question the supplier for safety sake.