12v anything else?

[She]

I was wondering can you use any other volt numbers or must it be 12v? Also if you can't use other volts can another number(like 15v's) be converted to 12v's?&nbsp;<div>Thanks!!</div>

 

[Wild_E]

what do you mean&nbsp;<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/confused.gif">

 

[She]

what do you mean&nbsp;<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/confused.gif">

<div><br></div><div>HA!! OK I'll try to explain better. Say you have a item that uses 15v. All I "hear" is that we can use 12v. So I would like to know if I can use this 15v item or not. Is that clearer?</div>

 

[Wild_E]

I have never seen anything that is 15v as far as I can recall.<div>The standard configuration is 12v or 24v</div><div><br></div><div>There were some 24v tools and stuff designed for the military and for logging companies, but the are rare now.</div>

 

[Les H]

You MIGHT be able to find a dc to dc adapter for that, google it, ggoogle knows all! ( suitably awed) What is it? I know cordless tools come in a variety of voltages, from like 2.6 ( black and decker powered screwdriver) to 19.2 for a craftsman drill, and have even seen some 24 and 36 v stuff , but. 15? A ""full " 12v battery is actually closer to 14.4 and an alternator charges at 13.8-14.4 so it might work as is, but work lees efficiently at 12 volts.

DEAR GOD, enough already!!! :0). , tell us!!! What is this magical item?!?<img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><img src="/images/boards/smilies/confused.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><img src="/images/boards/smilies/bawl.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><img src="/images/boards/smilies/rofl.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

 

[She]

You MIGHT be able to find a dc to dc adapter for that, google it, ggoogle knows all! ( suitably awed) What is it? I know cordless tools come in a variety of voltages, from like 2.6 ( black and decker powered screwdriver) to 19.2 for a craftsman drill, and have even seen some 24 and 36 v stuff , but. 15? A ""full " 12v battery is actually closer to 14.4 and an alternator charges at 13.8-14.4 so it might work as is, but work lees efficiently at 12 volts. <br><br>DEAR GOD, enough already!!! :0). , tell us!!! What is this magical item?!?<img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><img src="/images/boards/smilies/confused.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><img src="/images/boards/smilies/bawl.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><img src="/images/boards/smilies/rofl.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

<div><br></div><div>LOL nothing magical at all just a dehumidifier. I notice most of them use 15v's. Im not going to be able to use a AC so I thought if I could just get rid of the humidity it would help. Yes I notice on another site they said you can use 15 as the same as 12 v. Need more&nbsp;information before I&nbsp;believe that!&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

 

[blars]

<font size="2">Well, DC-DC </font>converters is a topic I plan to cover in a blog article.&nbsp; Quite a bit to much involved to cover in a quick reply, when I should be packing.<br><br>Your 15v dehumidifer will probably work on the "12v" electrical system, but it may not be as efficient or effective.<br><br><br>

 

[Guest]

Yes&nbsp;&nbsp; the&nbsp; 12 volt&nbsp;batt&nbsp; as said&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; alternators&nbsp; charge&nbsp; 14 + volts&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;Good batt's &nbsp; carry close to&nbsp; 13 +&nbsp;&nbsp; fully charged ,&nbsp; So&nbsp;&nbsp; It&nbsp; wont&nbsp; make&nbsp; a huge&nbsp; difference&nbsp; with the&nbsp; de humidifer. It&nbsp; will work . It might&nbsp; even&nbsp; work on&nbsp; 24 v&nbsp; . I've got&nbsp; a 12 volt&nbsp; rated&nbsp; trolling motor&nbsp; and&nbsp; It&nbsp; really&nbsp; likes&nbsp; 24 volts ! &nbsp; Ran it&nbsp; for years like that , still going strong &nbsp;&nbsp;.&nbsp; <br>Where&nbsp;&nbsp; freaky&nbsp; voltage numbers&nbsp;really need to be&nbsp; watched is&nbsp; with small&nbsp; electronics . DC electric motors&nbsp; not so much .<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>

 

[She]

Oh thats great to hear. I really was starting to worry how Id survive the summer here. It was terrible. Thanks&nbsp;<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif">