The problem, is that the spark at 48v will damage the switch. Notice in the video, that this takes 1.2 amps at 12v, 4x more than at 48v. The solution is a very simple inrush current limiter, it costs about 1 cent. Another problem, is that as the voltage decreases, the current increases, so as your battery goes down, there is nothing to stop if from accelerating the discharge. the best solution is to use a light that has in internal current limiter and is designed for 44-60v operation - it will shut off as the voltage drops, and has no inrush, no switch damage. If you don't know how to design that - we know someone :-)
Great information video. I tried using the old harness on my 06 yamaha cart incandescent bulbs to leds. 12 volt system output headlights and front turn signals work fine. Stop lights work but rear directional lights won't. The ignition and power meter are wired into the old harness. Any suggestions on if I can use the old harness with the led lights? Thank you.
Tom, Thanks for your question! Typically when going from incandescent to LED the main issue you can run into is the flasher relay on the turn signal. Incandescent bulbs and LED bulbs have different flasher relay requirements and switching between the two can cause issues. We would recommend switching out your turn signal flasher relay for an LED flasher (you can find these at most automotive stores) and that should fix your issue. Also, sorry for the late reply!
Thanks! Will this work for 6 8v lead acid trojan batteries? Is this more energy efficient than the standard voltage reducer light kits? Also, for the deluxe kit, will the brake lights always work even when the lights are turned off?
Great questions! Our light kits are rated for up to 48v without needing a voltage reducer so your six 8v batteries will work great! In regards to energy efficiency, using a voltage reducer won't do much to impact how much energy you do or don't use. The light kit you use will draw the same amount of amperage regardless of whether there is a voltage reducer installed or not. I can tell you that our LED lights only draw about 1-2amps of power making them extremely energy efficient. Regarding the brake lights, yes the brake lights will work with the lights on or off (if you are concerned about when your cart is in park, our brake timer relay ensures you don't use unnecessary power and will time your brake lights out after about 40 seconds to a minute)
Yeah thats one lithium battery not deep cycles in a series. If you connect those lights to a multi battery system directly to a pair of batteries is it gonna cause problems down the road without voltage reducer or diode protection , or relay? Are these already built into your light kit? Or are they just a bulbs capable of carrying up to 48 volts?
I just installed a eco lithium 105ah battery in my 2014 club car precedent. It reads close to 52 volts. Can I run these lights without a voltage reducer on this battery?
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The problem, is that the spark at 48v will damage the switch. Notice in the video, that this takes 1.2 amps at 12v, 4x more than at 48v. The solution is a very simple inrush current limiter, it costs about 1 cent. Another problem, is that as the voltage decreases, the current increases, so as your battery goes down, there is nothing to stop if from accelerating the discharge. the best solution is to use a light that has in internal current limiter and is designed for 44-60v operation - it will shut off as the voltage drops, and has no inrush, no switch damage. If you don't know how to design that - we know someone :-)
Will the lights be brighter connected to 36v versus being reduced down to 12v?
Great information video.
I tried using the old harness on my 06 yamaha cart incandescent bulbs to leds. 12 volt system output headlights and front turn signals work fine. Stop lights work but rear directional lights won't.
The ignition and power meter are wired into the old harness.
Any suggestions on if I can use the old harness with the led lights?
Thank you.
Tom,
Thanks for your question! Typically when going from incandescent to LED the main issue you can run into is the flasher relay on the turn signal. Incandescent bulbs and LED bulbs have different flasher relay requirements and switching between the two can cause issues. We would recommend switching out your turn signal flasher relay for an LED flasher (you can find these at most automotive stores) and that should fix your issue. Also, sorry for the late reply!
Thanks! Will this work for 6 8v lead acid trojan batteries? Is this more energy efficient than the standard voltage reducer light kits?
Also, for the deluxe kit, will the brake lights always work even when the lights are turned off?
Great questions! Our light kits are rated for up to 48v without needing a voltage reducer so your six 8v batteries will work great! In regards to energy efficiency, using a voltage reducer won't do much to impact how much energy you do or don't use. The light kit you use will draw the same amount of amperage regardless of whether there is a voltage reducer installed or not. I can tell you that our LED lights only draw about 1-2amps of power making them extremely energy efficient. Regarding the brake lights, yes the brake lights will work with the lights on or off (if you are concerned about when your cart is in park, our brake timer relay ensures you don't use unnecessary power and will time your brake lights out after about 40 seconds to a minute)
@@GOLFCARTSTUFF Thanks for the answer! I will be purchasing one of your kits so I can avoid having to install a voltage reducer!
Yeah thats one lithium battery not deep cycles in a series. If you connect those lights to a multi battery system directly to a pair of batteries is it gonna cause problems down the road without voltage reducer or diode protection , or relay? Are these already built into your light kit? Or are they just a bulbs capable of carrying up to 48 volts?
I just installed a eco lithium 105ah battery in my 2014 club car precedent. It reads close to 52 volts. Can I run these lights without a voltage reducer on this battery?
Yep, you’ll be good to go! You should not run into an issue at all with hooking our flex volt light kit up to your 52V lithium battery.
It seems there is a relay on the brake but not the turn signal, is that accurate?
There is a 2-pronged flasher relay on the turn signal assembly wiring.
So, are the instamatic street legal kits gone and only the 500$ new versions available?
Instamatic light kits are still around and a tremendous product line! We have struggled to keep them in stock of late which is a work in progress!