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- Jan 1, 1970
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Hi there,
This is a basic question about electrics I'm hoping someone here might
be able to help me with. I have a 24V 20AH LiPo battery I am planning
to use for a device that runs at 12V. I am planning on using a
voltage dropper that takes 24V down to 12V and gives two cigarette
lighter outlets at 4A x 2 or 8A x 1. The battery has a rated
discharging current of 20 Amps. If the battery gives out 20A and I am
only pulling max 8A is there a dangerous heat build-up / discharge
likely to blow the voltage dropper? Does 20A flow from the battery
even though there is nothing to consume it or is it on 'tap' and just
taken when required by a device using the battery? Hopefully the
question makes sense.
Thanks.
This is a basic question about electrics I'm hoping someone here might
be able to help me with. I have a 24V 20AH LiPo battery I am planning
to use for a device that runs at 12V. I am planning on using a
voltage dropper that takes 24V down to 12V and gives two cigarette
lighter outlets at 4A x 2 or 8A x 1. The battery has a rated
discharging current of 20 Amps. If the battery gives out 20A and I am
only pulling max 8A is there a dangerous heat build-up / discharge
likely to blow the voltage dropper? Does 20A flow from the battery
even though there is nothing to consume it or is it on 'tap' and just
taken when required by a device using the battery? Hopefully the
question makes sense.
Thanks.