D Thread Starter dick56 Joined Apr 27, 2011 30 Dec 28, 2011 #1 Is there a commercial 12 volt to 24/28 volt DC converter out there? The 28 volts side will need 5 amps of current output. This is needed to run a 24 volt DC aircraft radio off of a 12 volt DC system. Thanks for some help.
Is there a commercial 12 volt to 24/28 volt DC converter out there? The 28 volts side will need 5 amps of current output. This is needed to run a 24 volt DC aircraft radio off of a 12 volt DC system. Thanks for some help.
crutschow Joined Mar 14, 2008 29,768 Dec 28, 2011 #2 If you Google "12v to 24V converter" you will get many hits.
SgtWookie Joined Jul 17, 2007 22,226 Dec 28, 2011 #3 They exist, but beware that your draw on the 12v side will be roughly 12.5 Amperes. That is for a converter that's 80% efficient.
They exist, but beware that your draw on the 12v side will be roughly 12.5 Amperes. That is for a converter that's 80% efficient.
SgtWookie Joined Jul 17, 2007 22,226 Dec 28, 2011 #4 Have a look at this one: http://www.wilmoreelectronics.com/Prodlit/1649_1650.pdf The model at the bottom of the page. Found here: http://www.wilmoreelectronics.com/Pages/Prdcts2.html They're about $150/ea.
Have a look at this one: http://www.wilmoreelectronics.com/Prodlit/1649_1650.pdf The model at the bottom of the page. Found here: http://www.wilmoreelectronics.com/Pages/Prdcts2.html They're about $150/ea.