Are you switching off your DC converters?

timstreet · 10-21-2020, 03:13 PM

I have a 48V to 12V converter that I am looking at ways to switch it off. I have considered a battery disconnect or even finding a 48V relay that I could trigger with a switch perhaps.

Anyways, I am curious to see what you are doing to make sure your DC converters aren't running whenever the cart is parked.

mfinnegan · 10-22-2020, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by timstreet

I have a 48V to 12V converter that I am looking at ways to switch it off. I have considered a battery disconnect or even finding a 48V relay that I could trigger with a switch perhaps.

Anyways, I am curious to see what you are doing to make sure your DC converters aren't running whenever the cart is parked.

i leave mine on 24/7, but a lot of people just tie it into the ignition switch

gable74 · 10-24-2020, 08:41 PM

https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/showthread.php?t=164280

cgtech · 10-25-2020, 04:04 AM

Nope, not a big deal unless you leave it sitting untouched for months. (Some cheapos are worse about that)

Mooncarter · 10-25-2020, 04:24 AM

I put mine on a toggle and turn it off every night.

timstreet · 10-26-2020, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cgtech

Nope, not a big deal unless you leave it sitting untouched for months. (Some cheapos are worse about that)

Thanks! I didn't think it was a big deal. I have a Lester Summit II smart charger hooked up so I think that will keep the battery where it needs to be.

Tha_B_Man · 11-03-2020, 11:52 PM

I use one the large battery kill switches.

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Volt_Ampere · 11-06-2020, 01:18 PM

Mine has a trigger wire that goes to the ignition switch. Drain is minimal when the ignition switch is off.

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