[Shop-talk] 6 volts DC

[Bill Gingerich]

Check Radio Shack for a voltage converter.  They used to sell units that
plugged in a cigarette lighter socket and had adjustable output voltages.
One that I have in my "junk" box has settings for 3, 4.5, 6, 9, & 12 volts.
Finding one with a big enough current capacity might be a trick, but I think
they are out there.

Another option that takes a little work and soldering is to build an
adjustable voltage regulator.  Simple ones have 5-6 components that can be
bought at Radio Shack, and can handle 5 amps or so.  You connect the input
to your 12 volt battery, adjust the knob so the output is 6 volts, and away
you go.  I've built a couple over the years, and it really is easy.

BillG
Newalla, OK

-----Original Message-----
From: shop-talk-bounces+bill=gingerich.us at autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-bounces+bill=gingerich.us at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Skip Albright
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 5:38 PM
To: shop-talk at autox.team.net
Subject: [Shop-talk] 6 volts DC

thanks for all the help on the 6 volt starting issue on the 49 dodge.

Now I need to test the accessories like the clock and the radio.

what can I use for  source?

toy train transformer?

lantern battery?

can I make a change to my 12volt jump box to make it safe?

thanks
Skip

Nothing is as it appears
Skip Albright
Glenmont NY
salbrigh at nycap.rr.com