DC 24V to 12V 30A 360W Waterproof Buck Power Supply for Golf Cart & Club Car

This 24V to 12V DC-DC Converter has proven to be a reliable solution for my power conversion needs in my portable power station. One of the important features for me is its waterproof design, which provides peace of mind when using it in various environments, particularly outdoors with rivers/lakes/boats.On the positive side, the converter consistently delivers stable and efficient power, which is crucial for my electronics. It handles a substantial load with ease, making it suitable for high-power applications under the specs of 360 Watts. The very compact size and build are additional plus points, as they ensure durability and make installation pretty straightforward.However, there are a few drawbacks to consider here with this little unit. The unit can get quite warm/hot under heavy load, so I would add adequate ventilation to prevent overheating. This is you plan on running it a lot. Mine never gets hot under the general use it gets. Only when I stress test it at full wattage for over 30+ minutes. Additionally, while this unit is generally reliable, the absence of detailed instructions might pose a challenge for folk who are not familiar with electrical installations. Ensuring correct wiring and setup is essential to avoid potential issues. Electric fires are no fun.Overall, if you need a dependable step-down converter for your 24V to 12V needs, this product is a strong contender for its low price point. Just be prepared to manage its heat output and ensure you have a basic understanding of electrical connections. Its performance and durability make it worth considering for all types of projects like my DIYs.

We are using this to step 48vdc down to 12vdc in a Golf Cart. The 12vdc will be used for lights, horn, etc. Many golf carts just take the 12vdc off of one of the 4 each, 12v batteries, but that can lead lower voltage in that battery, and an unbalanced battery bank. Use of a step down transformer eliminates that issue. Appears well made, and install should be a breeze!

I purchased this to convert a dehumidifier from 110 to 12v compatible for my camper van. Saves 4 - 5 watts when running now that I can bypass the inverter. Nothing more to say it functions fine seems well built and makes everything more efficient. Good solid product.

This works fine inside but when exposed to cold (temps around freezing or below), the output voltage is about 7.5 V. If I bring it inside with my 24 V backup, the temp will start being around 12 V. I was hoping to use this on a small (300 W max) inverter to run some lights on the outside (but protected from precipitation) but even though the load from my charge controller would turn on, the inverter hooked to this will not unless it is an evening that is above freezing temperatures. This is a common issue with all of these devices because they are simple and don't adjust themselves for temperature (resistors, capacitors, wire in general) have markedly different conductive/capacitance qualities at various temperatures. Device works. Beware that probably all devices in this class behave like this, and if one wants a really stable 24-12 power supply, one needs to get something that costs about 10 times more from Victron. Currently using one that I actually just had being mostly unused. Synopsis: For situations where the temp is measurably above freezing, say 5 C (maybe 40 F), these devices will work.

I recently upgraded my old Club Car DS over to one single 36-volt lithium battery instead of six lead acid batteries. All the lights and accessories on the golf cart are 12-volt and they will burn out if you connect them directly to a 36-volt battery. This was very easy to connect, and it works perfectly. I'm sure that there is some parasitic draw, but my lithium battery has a button to completely shut it down so that nothing can draw any power from it. This is a must if you upgrade to a single lithium battery, and I highly recommend this to do the voltage drop you will need.

Worked at first then started putting out 8V instead of 12v

I install a ton of these in the golf carts I service. They work great and are easy to install.

I've bought a few of these for multiple purposes. Originally I bought it so I could run 12v LED lights directly from my 36v e-bike battery. I have since bought a couple more for some more esoteric projects.I have used one to revive a completely dead car battery. A "smart" battery charger wouldn't even try to charge my wife's car battery after it sat for a little over a month without use. I connected one of these to a 250W (37.5v) solar panel and the 12v part to the dead car battery. After a few hours in the sun, the voltage on the battery came back up to 11-12v, which was enough to convince the battery charger that it could charge on its own.I have also used it in an experiment to run a 12v water pump directly from those same 250w solar panels. I was able to rig it up to convert the 37.5v down to 12v for the pump, which then pulled water out of my swimming pool, ran through a length of black pipe to heat up the water, and dump it back into the pool. All without any external electricity input! The pool got too warm for comfort in the summer, so I shut the project down, but knowing I can do this during the shoulder months will help us extend the swim season.And finally, I am now using one to power some 12v LED grow lights directly from a solar panel. It's like the plants live on the same cycle as ones grown directly by the actual sun, since this only kicks on when the panel generates enough power to run the lights, and automatically shuts down when the sun goes down. The plants are healthy and safe from outdoor heat, frost and high winds, and again there are no ongoing costs for electricity.Highly recommended if you need to convert voltages.