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28th Oct, 2009 at 03:19:54pm

I've managed to pickup a Eberspacher heater for my van, but the heater requires a 24v 10A power supply. My van is only 12v.

Ideally I'd like to avoid running an extra battery just for this heater, so I'm looking to use a step-up transformer.

Obvisouly as I'm a cheapskate, so looking for cheapest option. I'm not scared of getting the soldering iron outas long as they is a diagram for me to follow.

do I have any cheaper options than buying one of these?
http://www.ablemail.co.uk/voltage-converter-Products.htm

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28th Oct, 2009 at 04:19:16pm

No simple solution (well not for moderate/high currents) as it's DC.

Transformers are AC only.

The convertors will use some form of invertor to turn DC to AC and then either a trnsformer/rectifier or, more likely, switched mode - fairly complicated electronics unless mass produced.

Schrödinger's cat - so which one am I ???

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28th Oct, 2009 at 04:24:41pm

Cheers for that rod, I've got my eye on one on ebay

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On 15th May, 2009 TurboDave said:
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28th Oct, 2009 at 05:11:13pm

65 quid seems pretty reasonable for the 12 amp one doesn't it?

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28th Oct, 2009 at 06:19:03pm

Yea I suppose it does, but just making sure I was going for the most cost effective option

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On 15th May, 2009 TurboDave said:
I think the welsh one has it right!


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31st Oct, 2009 at 04:08:22am


Dont see why you would need an isolated one.. Unless there is a reason to keep the grounds seperate?? Maybe the regular 12A one will do.. its 20 quid cheaper

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