12 v wiring question

novotm

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Okay, I plead ignorance when it comes to 12v systems. Here is the situation:<br /><br />I purchased a solar powered trickle charger which is rated at 18.8 v and 170 mAh. Can I use this on my boat which is a 12 volt system? If not, what can I do to step it down to 12v? <br /><br />Thanks.
 

Drowned Rat

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Re: 12 v wiring question

Novotm. you can use that trickle charger on your 12 battery. You don't need to step it down. At .17Amps, that charger will not recover a discharged battery. However it should maintain a charge nicely. Good luck.
 
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