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Re: Alternator/Aux Battery
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Mon, 15 Jan 2001 16:24:12 -0800
...Do I have to change the alternator? 2 12 volt batteries in parallel should not be a problem on a 12 volt system... but...
12 volt operation on my Fridge
Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:29:23 -0700
Hello all, I just installed a 12 volt marine battery under my back seat; there was allready a marine case under the seat, and...
Blue wire to aux battery dead
Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
Sun, 6 May 2007 20:24:42 -0600
...My blue wire to the aux battery is not producing 12 volts when the van is running. The blue wire from the alternator is...
Re: Aux 12 volt socket location suggestions--87 Westy?
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 23:24:16 -0400
My dual aux 12-volt socket is external. I've attached it with velcro under the shelf, far right, just behind the driver's...
Re: Adding Interior lights
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 9 Dec 2001 14:48:32 -0400
...I think! that neither is a good source of steady 12 volts. I'd go forward, consider taking the 12 volts from the light...
Re: 12 Volt Outlet - Source?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sat, 11 Sep 2004 19:56:26 -0400
...Saturday, September 11, 2004 3:03 PM Subject: [VANAGON] 12 Volt Outlet - Source? > I'm looking for a 12 volt outlet (dual receptacle) that...
Re: wow, the heater element heats up fast!Re: refrigerator non-refrigerating blues
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 7 Aug 2006 23:29:43 -0700
...I'd guess the ohms measurement of the 12 volt element in the 1-2 ohms range, not zero but close by most standards...
Re: How many Volts at the injectors
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 12 May 2012 12:17:27 -0700
I energize my injectors with 12 volts when I am operating them manual with electricity. I don't 'leave' them energized.. I just click...
Re: 12 volt electric blanket.
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Fri, 21 Sep 2001 13:29:06 EDT
In a message dated 9/21/01 1:13:42 PM, Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Here is a 12 volt blanket: http://www.preparedness...
Re: 12 volts in engine compartment
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 3 Nov 2002 11:28:40 -0800
There are 2 places I would use to get 12 volts in a waterboxer engine compartment. The 13mm wiring nut on the alternator has...
Re: Wesipes
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 03:04:21 -0600
malcolm S wrote, "Is there a 12 volt crock-pot that we could use in the westy?????" I can't address crock pots, but...
napa fan - junk?
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 15:14:53 -0600
i bought a black, 6", 12 volt oscillating fan at napa to use while camping. item # BK7451105, $15.99. it claims an airflow rating...
Re: Frig on 12v
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Jul 2005 23:45:02 -0400
...RV refrigerators don't even bother with the 12 volt option, especially the larger ones. It is likely that you have a bad 12...
Re: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:21:44 -0500
...Re: [VANAGON] 12 volt X-Mas Lights!? > Perhaps we could do our busses like this??? :o) > > Merry Christmas !!! > > http://www.holdman.com/christmas/
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: fridge on dc power
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:03:44 -0700
...It can make a big difference in fridge performance on the 12 volt setting. The fridge can ice up the fins running on 12...
Re: Geologic time scale and oil origin
Historical mailing list
Sun, 8 Jan 95 17:29:02 EST
Since the plug is a constant 12 volt source you can run anything requiring 12 volts from it. I put a fan-booster switch...
Re: Dometic on 12 volts?
Historical mailing list - George Jannini
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 17:53:18 -0500
...In the 12 volt mode, the thermostat is bypassed, thus there is a constant 7amp draw. George ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet...
Re: Wesipes
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 15:18:47 -0800
...The current (amps) required to provide the power (watts) that these kind of devices typically have is beyond the practical output of a 12...
Re: 12 Volt for radio.
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 7 Aug 2003 23:52:15 -0500
...Wed, 6 Aug 2003 07:51:22 -0500 > >Where is the best place to connect the 12 Volts from the battery to the >radio...
Re: Can I replace a Solex 28 PICT with 30 PICT 2?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Jun 1996 02:25:50 -0400
My 1961 40 hp SAE bus was converted to 12 volts by the P.O. As a result, I have no choke. I can...
Re: in search of (12 volt cooking)
Historical mailing list - populuxe
Thu, 29 May 2003 22:03:24 -0500
A small 12 volt bulb began shamelessly flickering above my head after someone said they were looking for nifty gadgets for their vanagon road...
Re: Reply to Electrical Mods
Historical mailing list - James Cook
Tue, 19 Apr 1994 11:07:04 -0700 (PDT)
...Some of the best books on 12 volt electrical supplies are actually written for boaters, especially sailboaters, who must live on their elecricity while...
Re: NVC - Delta Mark Ten
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 16:09:50 -0700
From the Samba list of VW "M-codes" "M-197 12 Volt system and 45Ah battery Seen on a 1959 Kombi and a 1959...
Re: How many Volts at the injectors
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 12 May 2012 17:23:09 -0700
...Direct connection to a 12 volt source can fry them. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
Re: fridge....saga continues
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:54:51 EST
...Almost right ! The later model fridges with automatic piezo needs the 12 volts to get the piezo to work so you can't light...
Re: 12 volts in engine compartment
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 3 Nov 2002 11:00:03 -0800
...Jim Malcolm Stebbins wrote: > I think that one can take 12 volts from the coil, but the key must be > "on" (but not necessarily...
Trivia question early vanagon Electrical
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 5 May 2025 09:48:11 -0400
Hi folks, What is the name of the European 12 volt connector in my 84 vanagon that is mounted to the right of the...
12 Volt for radio.
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 07:51:22 -0500
Where is the best place to connect the 12 Volts from the battery to the radio? My son and I are getting a 84...
12 volt panel meter
Historical mailing list - Pilgrim
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 10:59:30 -0700
Try http://digikey.com --
Re: Dometic fridge question
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 3 Jun 2014 09:33:09 -0700
...The 12 volt heating element has 2 wire leads that are screwed to a terminal block on top of the fridge. Remove the metal...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: fridge on dc power
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:35:13 -0500
...It can make a big difference in fridge > performance on the 12 volt setting. The fridge can ice up the fins > running on 12...
Re: Westy fridge 12 volt cooling, was: Re: battery question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 26 Aug 2014 12:58:56 -0500
...mcneely ---- mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> wrote: > They can cool just fine on 12 volts even if many no longer do. This can > usually...
Re: everything 12 volt site : 12V Xmas Lights
Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:22:03 -0800
...everything 12 volt site Jerry, Thanks for the 12 volt site. What I really need at this time of year is a source for...
Re: LEDs
Historical mailing list
Fri, 25 Nov 94 16:36:38 EST
...In other words the red goes on if the voltage is at or below 12 volts; yellow between 12.5 volts and 12 volts...
Converting from 6 to 12 volts
Historical mailing list - Lisa Demmy
Mon, 02 Oct 95 16:16:29 EDT
...Does anyone know of a good, thorough description (or can fake one:) of converting an old '66 6-volt system to 12 volts? I...
Re: NVC - Delta Mark Ten
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 07:18:53 -0500
...Ford, for example, didn't go to 12 volts until the 1955 models. VW went to 12 volts in '67. Putting newer engines into...
Re: Relaying Headlights
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 26 Feb 2002 08:37:45 -0800
...The alternator output is limited to whatever the voltage reg is set at (13.8-14.4) not 12 volts. If you only read...
stupid electrical question
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:31:14 -0500
...When I test it I'm supposed to get 12 volts for a wipe, then 0 volts for an interval, then 12 volts again...
Re: Frig running.....-Refrigerator power consumption. 12 volt operation.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:07:39 -0400
Back in the RV refrigerators were often equipped to also run on 12 volts for safety reasons. There are many that feel it is...
Re: Injectors not firing ?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:50:45 EST
...Are the injectors getting the 12 volt supply? If you are getting good spark, all the wiring is good, and 12 volts is at...
'66 microbus, 6-to-12 volt conversion questions
Historical mailing list
Tue, 5 Mar 1996 14:06:41 -0700
Hi all, I am back to work on my '66 standard microbus and was thinking about the 6 to 12 volt conversion I plan...
Fluorescent with inverter was-Re: LVC adding LED interior lighting
Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:40:23 -0400
...I try to run all lights and appliances directly off of 12 volts. My laptop power supply is 12 volts. Otherwise I'm using...
Re: Westy Dometic 12 volt thermostatic control ?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 20:05:35 -0500
...add thermostatic control >to the Dometic when it is running on 12 volts. Does anyone have this >info or a link to where it...
Re: Light on auxilliary battery
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:21:08 -0700
...about 12-volt wiring practices they are encouraged to go to the wiki >and add those titles to the Books about 12 Volt Wiring...
Re: 12 volt timer
Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:47:38 -0400
About 2 weeks ago i posted here for a 12 volt timer to use on my propex heater. I got a few replys but...
Re: [WetWesties] Mechanical Lesson Learned On the Road (Long)
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:54:02 -0700
...Re: [WetWesties] Mechanical Lesson Learned On the Road (Long) > Roger, many have suggested this book "Managing 12 Volts" as a great book > for those...
RE: More battery stuff.
Historical mailing list
Tue, 07 Feb 95 08:34:00 MST
Hello, 1) If you are only interested in 12 volts for the refrigerator, perhaps the refrigerator can be modified for 6 volts. If it...
Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:04:21 -0800
...COM Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 4:05 PM Subject: Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent) Yes.� :) �There will also be a...
Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:35:35 -0800
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Re: Flywheel Lock
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:36:35 -0700
most flywheel locks fit both 6V and 12 volt air cooled engines..... slightly different flywheel teeth spacing on those two......and one side fits...
Re: NVC - Delta Mark Ten
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:30:15 -0800
A 12 volt system was optional in the Porsche 356 sports car before it became standard, But I've not heard that that was...
Re: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:46:36 -0500
...com] > On Behalf Of honemastert > Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 12:01 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!? > >
Re: Halogen bulbs ... is there a difference between AC & DC bulbs?
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Mon, 27 Sep 2004 19:32:09 -0700
...Can these be connected directly to > 12 volt DC for use in the Westy or must I use halogens that are designed for > DC...
Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 15:09:39 -1000
...89 syncro westy backup 12 volt > Mick, you said, > > <<...12v seems kind of useless anyway if it doesn't work when you're not...
Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 14:41:45 -0500
3.5 amps is the number to use at 12 volts. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
Re: Dometic fridge question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 2 Jun 2014 09:27:06 -0500
...Dometic lists the same > watt ratings for the 12 volt element as for the 110v element. IIRC both > are 85 watts. > > The 12 volt...
Re: 12 volts in engine compartment
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 3 Nov 2002 14:32:42 -0400
I think that one can take 12 volts from the coil, but the key must be "on" (but not necessarily the engine). For the...
Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:20:03 -0800
...Re: [VANAGON] 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)� On Feb 18, 2013, at 5:09 PM, MICHAEL H <vwdash80@YAHOO.COM> wrote: I...
Re: Friday; 12V generator ideas / Tiny Honda Generator
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:13:00 -0800
...Provides a way to recharge your battery without need > of any invertors. > > However, it is designed to ONLY charge your battery, not provide 12...
EuroVan Camper - 12 volt outlet
Historical mailing list - Rick Williams
Sun, 5 Apr 1998 20:05:48 -0700
...As might be expected there is a 12 volt outlet, rated at 90 watts, fused at 7.5 amps. All seemed logical, however, on...