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Christ · 11-15-2009, 02:25 AM

DC/DC converter works, but will drain a single battery faster, as there are conversion losses, and of course, there is higher amp draw at 12v to make what's necessary at 14V.

11-15-2009, 02:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
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