Help with 48v to 12v

33 Posts
Jan 26, 2008 09:29 pm
Help with 48v to 12v

Need some quick help with a situation. I have a 48v battery and a 12v inverter. As a temporary set up till I can get my 48v inverter back I am wondering if I could use a single 12v battery, old or new, as a buffer. Hook the 48v to the old 12v and that to the inverter. I am not worried about the 12v but I don't want to destroy the inverter or the 48v. Is this possible or no? Will it kill the 12v or should I use an old thrashed 12v?

Thanks for any help.
 
3 Posts
Jan 28, 2008 07:09 am
Re: Help with 48v to 12v

I'm not an expert, but yikes!    I wouldn't do it.

Connecting the 48V battery to a 12V battery should just discharge your 48V battery to about 13-14V, creating a huge amount of heat in the process, probably destroying both batteries. 
 
33 Posts
Jan 28, 2008 12:01 pm
Re: Help with 48v to 12v

Thanks Will. I appreciate the help. Obviously I am worried about it as well and will take your advice. I am curious though as I know there are some real experts on here.

Is there a safe way to step that voltage down from 48 to 12?
Anyone???

Thanks again for the reply Will,
Troy
 
1 Posts
Jan 28, 2008 06:45 pm
Re: Help with 48v to 12v

Don't even try!!!! Will S is right about the heat issue. The resulting explosion may start a fusion cycle that will rival Chernobyl - I guess then you would have the power you need?

Wait for the 48v inverters return.
Pat
 
33 Posts
Jan 28, 2008 07:15 pm
Re: Help with 48v to 12v

OK then I will admit defeat. I really do appreciate the help. Would hate for my wife to come home to a giant crater.

Thanks again,
Troy
 

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