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  1. 09-25-2018 07:11 AM #1
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    DC DC Converter

    When the 12v electronics battery bank the PO installed fails I Plan to go back to the OEM converter system. Can anybody recommend a modern efficient 32 volt converter? 600 watts would be more than enough.
    1977 Hatteras 58' MY, Hull No. 304, 4-stateroom galley up model with 8V71TIs in Knoxville, Tennessee
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  2. 09-25-2018 08:25 AM #2
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    Re: DC DC Converter

    Look at the victron units that are isolated. 48 to 12 or 24 volts. 32 is in there.
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  3. 09-25-2018 09:45 AM #3
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    Re: DC DC Converter

    If you're talking DC to DC I believe the original units were Newmar I just bought several 20 amp units used off of Ebay for around $150.00 each. They sell new for around $750.00 each.

    These are regulated units with their own internal circuit breaker.

    I've also purchased unregulated 20 amp converters from Ebay for around $30.00 each. They work well for many applications but can be a bit fussy when used for electronics due to noise propagation. Powered my Garmin 7612 just fine but didn't play nice with the NMEA network or our Garmin GM10's.
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    Re: DC DC Converter

    I've been very happy with Analytic Systems products (both for converters and chargers). It is a Canadian company that makes very good equipment.

    https://www.analyticsystems.com/product/vtc600-32-12/
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  5. 09-25-2018 11:59 AM #5
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    Re: DC DC Converter

    x2 on Analytic Systems.

    I actually have the 32v to 12 v converter described in the link. Works really well.
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    Re: DC DC Converter

    https://www.victronenergy.com/dc-dc-...v-24v-48v-100v

    New technology and not expensive
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    Re: DC DC Converter

    Quote Originally Posted by Boatsb View Post
    https://www.victronenergy.com/dc-dc-...v-24v-48v-100v

    New technology and not expensive
    How much are the 32-12 units? Do they come in greater than 360 watts? That might be sufficient but I’d like some excess capacity.
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    Re: DC DC Converter

    My analytic converter puts out 50 amps continuous 55 surge. 32x12
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    Re: DC DC Converter

    Quote Originally Posted by davidwigler View Post
    How much are the 32-12 units? Do they come in greater than 360 watts? That might be sufficient but I’d like some excess capacity.
    You can run 2 in parallel with a few minutes of adjustment. The best part of these is the output is not effected by the input.
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  10. 09-25-2018 10:11 PM #10
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    Re: DC DC Converter

    The analytic systems units aren't cheap. The 600 watt unit runs around $700. I've had good luck ordering from Powerstream Technology in Utah.
    https://www.powerstream.com/

    The items have been ordered from them but then direct shipped to you from Canada in about 2 weeks.
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