Re: about DC-DC converters

[Rich Rudman <rmanzan@TSCNET.COM>]

Bill Dube' wrote:
>
> >Heres another scheme that is working for me - I set up the Todd with a =
> >
> >40,000uF 25VDC capacitor on the output instead of a battery.  The Todd
> >runs all the time, and as pointed out by John Wayland, it draws only
> >milliamps when the car is "off".  The capacitor holds up the 12V dc syste=
> >m
> >when large loads are suddenly turned on, like headlights.  The Todd
> >compensates for load changes fairly quickly, allowing the system to
> >function without dropouts.  It won't work however, if you have a load whi=
> >ch
> >draws more current than the Todd can deliver, like power steering!
> >One less battery to worry about.
>
>     It's nice to have flashers if the car breaks down. It's also nice to
> have headlights for a few minutes if the DC-DC craps out. I like having an
> accessory battery in my EV for these reasons.
>              _   /|
>              \'o.O'              Bill Dube'
>            =(___)=           bdube@boulder.nist.gov
>               U
>
> Re: about DC-DC converters
So do I I can't get Damon to put the 12volter back into Golide.  Oh well
It has proven flawless so Damon wins this one
 With the Todd and a Cap.. everything is just fine... including the
E-meter's memory. The Cap DOES weight a bit less than the 15 Ahr Gell
cell I had stuffed in there.
  Rich Rudman  Goldie Stays in Bellingham Damon and I ( Rich) will be in
Pheonix next week.

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Re: about DC-DC converters