Step down transformers work with AC, not DC. You need a DC to DC converter. Google DC to DC converters and you'll find plenty of sources.
Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 12:45 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Listers, > > I’m looking to power some battery-operated items off the boat’s power and > looking for a good source of step-down transformers to go from 12V to 4.5, > 6, 3, 9, etc. DC. Can anyone recommend a good source? > > > All the best, > > Edd > > > Edd M. Schillay > Starship Enterprise > C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B > City Island, NY > Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__enterpriseb.blogspot.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=eLd_yz_X-cYqz3nu1x6IVfWXN5PFaN8gMZnfInMeDQ0&s=7jsvb1GnluhejBzz_VZcYKNsKqoQrr9_sw3eczaS3uQ&e=> > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www. > paypal.me_stumurray&d=DwICAg&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN > 0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=eLd_yz_X- > cYqz3nu1x6IVfWXN5PFaN8gMZnfInMeDQ0&s=aUVU2xYIYApjnkIbGbyzGx3ruqg_ > 6ctuOg_MBw_n-sM&e= > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > -- Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR
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