[RE-wrenches] 24-12v converter

[Jay]

I ended up finding a Victron  on sale. 

Good brand, easy installation and real warranty. 

Appreciate all the recommendations. 

Jay

> On Nov 24, 2020, at 4:22 PM, Allan Sindelar <Allan at sindelarsolar.com> wrote:
> 
> I have used several Meanwells and all have worked without fail. Watts in used Meanwells in the step-down converters for their trackers years ago and I never saw one of them fail either. 
> IMHO, no thanks to adding another battery and panel; this approach is simpler and is maintenance free indefinitely. 
> Allan
> 
>> On Nov 24, 2020, at 3:20 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar <offgridsolar at sti.net> wrote:
>> 
>> a solar panel and a 12v deep cycle from Costco. Three year no questions
>> warranty. Hard to beat for reliability compared to the junk out there.
>> Gobble gobble!
>> 
>> 
>> Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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>>> On Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:23:07 -0500, Matthew Sherald <matt at getpimby.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> Samlex has worked well for me. 
>>> I also have a 48-24V Meanwell that has held up well in an exterior
>>> cabinet. 
>>> 
>>> -Matt
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>>> On Nov 24, 2020, at 1:10 PM, jay <jay.peltz at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Any recommendations for a small 5 amp or less at 12v  
>>>>> 
>>>>> 24v to 12v dc to dc converter? 
>>>>> 
>>>>> There are many  inexpensive ones out there but just checking to see if
>>>>> anyone has info on better ones:  high efficiency and reliability
>>>>> 
>>>>> thanks
>>>>> 
>>>>> jay
>>>>> 
>>>>> peltz power
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