[ausev] Iota converter

George and Colleen Mullins ckmullins at earthlink.net
Wed Dec 30 15:42:44 GMT 2009


Although a 30 Amp converter is adequate for lights,radio, and wipers it wouldn't be big enough for additial loads. I'm thinking that I might want to add a heater(with fan) in the future. Maybe the CanEV type. Back the drawing board!
George Mullins

-----Original Message-----
>From: Brian Lasseter <blasseter.cmpe01 at gtalumni.org>
>Sent: Dec 28, 2009 7:18 PM
>To: AustinEV News Announcements and General Discussion <ausev at austinev.org>
>Subject: Re: [ausev] Iota converter
>
>On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 5:18 PM, The Mullins <ckmullins at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> I’m ready for a DC-DC converter. I’m considering the DLS-30/IQ4. My Porsche
>> 914 has a minimal 12V system, nothing but lights, wipers and a radio, I ‘m
>> thinking that this 30AMP output will be sufficient. Am I right on this? Is
>> the IQ4 a worthwhile option? Any thoughts on this will be appreciated.
>
>I've been happy with my 45 Amp DC-DC from Iota.  I also have a 12V
>power steering pump, and 45 Amp is slightly insufficient for my
>needs... 30 Amp should be fine for you.
>
>I originally had my DC-DC switched with the ignition, but since
>getting the car on the road I discovered that the DC-DC needed to be
>on all of the time to recharge my 12V battery once I stopped driving.
>
>
>-- 
>TTFN,
>Brian "Lasso" Lasseter
>
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