I have heard that 12V halogen bulbs do not last long running at absorption
charge voltages. A couple of smart regulators (Ample Power being one) have
a halogen lighting feature that limits alternator output voltages. I picked
up a couple of 40 amp DC/DC converters on eBay and was planning to use one
to power the electronics. Would it be worth while to use the other for the
lighting circuits? Especially the nav lights which are harder to change
out.

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Glenn Ashmore

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