need 24 volt applinaces [RE-wrenches]

[Karl Schwingel]

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I did a system on raspberry island for the park service, 24V system, and 
they had a 12V samlex converter to get 12V for use in the caretaker's house 
(batteries in a different building) I had them hook the converter to a 
switch.  the Idle current from the converter was substantially higher (1A 
24vdc) than the search/ilde current for the xantrex 4024 SW+ producing AC.

either tap 12vdc off a high efficiency converter (solarconverters?) for your 
LED (nightlights, under cabinert lights?) or just use 120VAC.  makes it 
easier for the homeowner too.

karl

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From: "Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services" <toddcory at finestplanet.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: need 24 volt applinaces [RE-wrenches]


>
> Samlex makes some good ones I have used in these applications as well.
>
> http://www.samlexamerica.com/products/converters.asp
>
> Another option would be to go with a small inverter and buy traditional AC 
> appliances. I can't remember that last time I did a system with DC loads. 
> With inverter technology as it is, having DC loads is kind of an obsolete 
> way of doing things now.
>
> Todd
>
>
> Blair May wrote:
>
>>You might try a marine supply but the best way may be a GOOD 24/12 volt 
>>converter such as a Victron. www.victronenergy.com
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