96burban Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 i dunno how it would affect drop, but i also dont know if that would back feed into the system somehow. this is very true also. best off to just have the batts not connected to system and connect them seperatly to a small batt charger to the DC to AC converter i have installed. that would work right?? and just get a volt meter to c when i need to charge it? Quote Current Builds:1996 Suburban 1987 Porsche 924SOwner: Pops Owner: Me Clarion NZ500 Alpine CDA-98273 Sundown SA-12's 2 Kenwood KFC-W30121 Sundown SAZ-3500 1 JL Audio 500/1v24 Alpine SPS-610C 4 Sony Explod2 Alpine SPS-170A Custom iPhone/iPod Dock1 Alpine MPR-F300 Custom upholstered seats1 DC Power 190 amp OEM Series alt1 Optima Redtop batt1 Maxx start batt0 Gauge KnuKonceptz wiring all aroundLOTS OF LEDS!Custom Chevy Xbox 36019" LED Vizio tvCOMING SOON!:custom amp rack custom amp rack2 Alpine SPS-610C's 4 infinity 6432cpf'ssecond custom Chevy Xbox 360 2 kenwood KFC-W3012'sSecond Skin Damplifier Pro and more to plan!iPad 2 dash mountand MUCH MORE TO COME!! MY OTHER BUDS SUNDOWN 06 PILOT BUILD! MY BUDS AWESOME 04 TUNDRA BUILD!KENWOOD INFINITY 87 PORSCHE BUILD!Sundown Alpine 96 Burban Build![/color]Check me out on Youtube at:Youtube.com/1987porsche924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZTYBRN Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 If you have a clamp meter for DC amps, hook two batteries in series, hook the actuator up, and measure it while it's working. And make sure they're hooked up to whatever they're moving, because I BELIEVE they use more amps depending on how much physical resistance there is. Then you'll know how many amps the converter would need to put out. Or you can just keep 2 batts in series, disconnected from the rest of the car's electrical, and just charge them separately as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96burban Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 If you have a clamp meter for DC amps, hook two batteries in series, hook the actuator up, and measure it while it's working. And make sure they're hooked up to whatever they're moving, because I BELIEVE they use more amps depending on how much physical resistance there is. Then you'll know how many amps the converter would need to put out. Or you can just keep 2 batts in series, disconnected from the rest of the car's electrical, and just charge them separately as needed. sadly no i dont have one. yeah like i said charge em seperatly Quote Current Builds:1996 Suburban 1987 Porsche 924SOwner: Pops Owner: Me Clarion NZ500 Alpine CDA-98273 Sundown SA-12's 2 Kenwood KFC-W30121 Sundown SAZ-3500 1 JL Audio 500/1v24 Alpine SPS-610C 4 Sony Explod2 Alpine SPS-170A Custom iPhone/iPod Dock1 Alpine MPR-F300 Custom upholstered seats1 DC Power 190 amp OEM Series alt1 Optima Redtop batt1 Maxx start batt0 Gauge KnuKonceptz wiring all aroundLOTS OF LEDS!Custom Chevy Xbox 36019" LED Vizio tvCOMING SOON!:custom amp rack custom amp rack2 Alpine SPS-610C's 4 infinity 6432cpf'ssecond custom Chevy Xbox 360 2 kenwood KFC-W3012'sSecond Skin Damplifier Pro and more to plan!iPad 2 dash mountand MUCH MORE TO COME!! MY OTHER BUDS SUNDOWN 06 PILOT BUILD! MY BUDS AWESOME 04 TUNDRA BUILD!KENWOOD INFINITY 87 PORSCHE BUILD!Sundown Alpine 96 Burban Build![/color]Check me out on Youtube at:Youtube.com/1987porsche924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phototini_xB Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 You won't be able to hook up two 12v batteries in series and have them charge off your regular charging system with out doing an isolater/solenoid system that cuts the batteries out of the main system when they are being used. Then goes back to a 12v battery bank for when charging. In my other hobby, high power CB radio we have things called "motor maul's" which allow us to run big amplifers by using 4-8 large 12v batteries that charge off the main charging system but then when you key the microphone a solenoid switches the charge feed off and runs the batteries in series allowing us to use anywhere from 12-24 volts on the battery bank. Quote 2012 Scion xB Build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/150000-2012-scion-xb-temp-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96burban Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 You won't be able to hook up two 12v batteries in series and have them charge off your regular charging system with out doing an isolater/solenoid system that cuts the batteries out of the main system when they are being used. Then goes back to a 12v battery bank for when charging. In my other hobby, high power CB radio we have things called "motor maul's" which allow us to run big amplifers by using 4-8 large 12v batteries that charge off the main charging system but then when you key the microphone a solenoid switches the charge feed off and runs the batteries in series allowing us to use anywhere from 12-24 volts on the battery bank. Oooooo more info please! Quote Current Builds:1996 Suburban 1987 Porsche 924SOwner: Pops Owner: Me Clarion NZ500 Alpine CDA-98273 Sundown SA-12's 2 Kenwood KFC-W30121 Sundown SAZ-3500 1 JL Audio 500/1v24 Alpine SPS-610C 4 Sony Explod2 Alpine SPS-170A Custom iPhone/iPod Dock1 Alpine MPR-F300 Custom upholstered seats1 DC Power 190 amp OEM Series alt1 Optima Redtop batt1 Maxx start batt0 Gauge KnuKonceptz wiring all aroundLOTS OF LEDS!Custom Chevy Xbox 36019" LED Vizio tvCOMING SOON!:custom amp rack custom amp rack2 Alpine SPS-610C's 4 infinity 6432cpf'ssecond custom Chevy Xbox 360 2 kenwood KFC-W3012'sSecond Skin Damplifier Pro and more to plan!iPad 2 dash mountand MUCH MORE TO COME!! MY OTHER BUDS SUNDOWN 06 PILOT BUILD! MY BUDS AWESOME 04 TUNDRA BUILD!KENWOOD INFINITY 87 PORSCHE BUILD!Sundown Alpine 96 Burban Build![/color]Check me out on Youtube at:Youtube.com/1987porsche924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phototini_xB Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 You won't be able to hook up two 12v batteries in series and have them charge off your regular charging system with out doing an isolater/solenoid system that cuts the batteries out of the main system when they are being used. Then goes back to a 12v battery bank for when charging. In my other hobby, high power CB radio we have things called "motor maul's" which allow us to run big amplifers by using 4-8 large 12v batteries that charge off the main charging system but then when you key the microphone a solenoid switches the charge feed off and runs the batteries in series allowing us to use anywhere from 12-24 volts on the battery bank. Oooooo more info please! I wish I knew how to build a unit like this for smaller applications. I sold my old motor maul a long time ago so I don't even have anything to reference off of any more. But the unit I had was good for 400 amps which is WAY to big for what the OP is needing. He only needs a 5 to 10amp circuit. Quote 2012 Scion xB Build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/150000-2012-scion-xb-temp-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phototini_xB Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Ok I found something that will work for the op. Check out this link, it is exactly what you need. http://www.solidapollo.com/12v-dc-to-24v-dc-step-up-transformer.html Quote 2012 Scion xB Build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/150000-2012-scion-xb-temp-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96burban Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 See how slow it is! Quote Current Builds:1996 Suburban 1987 Porsche 924SOwner: Pops Owner: Me Clarion NZ500 Alpine CDA-98273 Sundown SA-12's 2 Kenwood KFC-W30121 Sundown SAZ-3500 1 JL Audio 500/1v24 Alpine SPS-610C 4 Sony Explod2 Alpine SPS-170A Custom iPhone/iPod Dock1 Alpine MPR-F300 Custom upholstered seats1 DC Power 190 amp OEM Series alt1 Optima Redtop batt1 Maxx start batt0 Gauge KnuKonceptz wiring all aroundLOTS OF LEDS!Custom Chevy Xbox 36019" LED Vizio tvCOMING SOON!:custom amp rack custom amp rack2 Alpine SPS-610C's 4 infinity 6432cpf'ssecond custom Chevy Xbox 360 2 kenwood KFC-W3012'sSecond Skin Damplifier Pro and more to plan!iPad 2 dash mountand MUCH MORE TO COME!! MY OTHER BUDS SUNDOWN 06 PILOT BUILD! MY BUDS AWESOME 04 TUNDRA BUILD!KENWOOD INFINITY 87 PORSCHE BUILD!Sundown Alpine 96 Burban Build![/color]Check me out on Youtube at:Youtube.com/1987porsche924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96burban Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Ok I found something that will work for the op. Check out this link, it is exactly what you need. http://www.solidapollo.com/12v-dc-to-24v-dc-step-up-transformer.html yeah ur right this is exactly what i need....but too much money for my taste....but if thats what its gonna take i guess im gonna have to save....you guys think its worth the money??? Quote Current Builds:1996 Suburban 1987 Porsche 924SOwner: Pops Owner: Me Clarion NZ500 Alpine CDA-98273 Sundown SA-12's 2 Kenwood KFC-W30121 Sundown SAZ-3500 1 JL Audio 500/1v24 Alpine SPS-610C 4 Sony Explod2 Alpine SPS-170A Custom iPhone/iPod Dock1 Alpine MPR-F300 Custom upholstered seats1 DC Power 190 amp OEM Series alt1 Optima Redtop batt1 Maxx start batt0 Gauge KnuKonceptz wiring all aroundLOTS OF LEDS!Custom Chevy Xbox 36019" LED Vizio tvCOMING SOON!:custom amp rack custom amp rack2 Alpine SPS-610C's 4 infinity 6432cpf'ssecond custom Chevy Xbox 360 2 kenwood KFC-W3012'sSecond Skin Damplifier Pro and more to plan!iPad 2 dash mountand MUCH MORE TO COME!! MY OTHER BUDS SUNDOWN 06 PILOT BUILD! MY BUDS AWESOME 04 TUNDRA BUILD!KENWOOD INFINITY 87 PORSCHE BUILD!Sundown Alpine 96 Burban Build![/color]Check me out on Youtube at:Youtube.com/1987porsche924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassface Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 (edited) We used to use doorbell transformers for 24v power supplys. They are cheap and work well in electronics. That was powered with ac though so nevermind. Edited August 11, 2012 by bassface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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