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I'm installing alpine in-dash monitor and a four-channel amp into a golf cart. I got a 18 volt source... Been searching for a voltage regulator cuz tech support says alpine will release smoke above 15 volts. Can't find voltage regulator anywhere. Maybe I'm searching in the wrong spot. Help me guys!

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Posted: October 13, 2004 at 9:34 AM / IP Logged

you should be able to find one... check with the power supply manufacturers like Tripp-Lite, Stabylex, Circuit Test, etc.....

you could build one but most regulators available locally tend to be fairly low current ( a couple of amps )

you may also want to look at the feasability of powering them off a 12 volt motorcycle battery, etc.

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Posted: October 13, 2004 at 10:22 AM / IP Logged

Or find an appropriate DC-DC converter... or build a simple voltage divider if you're not worried about how long the batteries will last.

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a dc/dc converter is the way to go

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Posted: October 14, 2004 at 12:52 PM / IP Logged

Make it easy, man. Just goto www.digikey.com. Look for a voltage regulator, or a DC-DC Converter.

For my PS2 installs, I use an LM1084 which handles up to 5Amps. But your current draw is out of this league.

A converter is probably the best bet, still check digikey.

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u wont find what your looking for at digikey, when i was looking for a convertor for myself that was the first place i looked and came with nothing, remeber u have an internal amp in side that radio, u need some thing that will put out the current, check vicor they can build any type of convertor u need, good luck

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Cool guys thanks big time.

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you could also look into a regulated cap. normally not more then $150 but you can set the voltage on the cap, This would also help from you killing your batter if you have a electric golf cart

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