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Old 04-13-2014, 02:54 PM   #164 (permalink)
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well, a 50watt headlight and 4x3 watt turn signals and a 6 watt brake light is ~ 70 watts.

70 watts at 12 volts is like 6 amps.

This thing for $19 converts 72volts to 12volts at 10 amps
DC 24V 36V 48V 60V 64V 72V to 12V 10A Converter for Electric Storage Battery Car | eBay

But you will need one large 72v coil for the main contactor, and this would be powered when the contactor is closed (they can leak current)
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