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Mike B · 01-02-2014, 07:12 PM

My '42 had one in there, but in chasing down a voltage draw, I found this reducer being the cause...anyways, searches led to to several alternatives...one led to to Speedway Motors and Runtz reducers...in Speedway's listing it said "DO NOT use ceramic reducers for gauges, only blower motors-and something else...anyway, I have another of these 12 to 6 reducers...wondering why it shouldn't be used with gauges?

Here's what Speedway said:

"Note: Never, ever use ceramic block style reducers for gauges, radios or lighting. A power surge will destroy the electronics when first turned on. Ceramic block reducers should only be used to operate 6 volt DC motors and fans on 12 volt DC."

Is this true? Or is speedway trying to sell additional items?

I know about he other options, but would like to use what I have on hand.

Thanks

01-02-2014, 07:12 PM	#1
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Why won't the 12v to 6v ceramic reducers work for gauges? My '42 had one in there, but in chasing down a voltage draw, I found this reducer being the cause...anyways, searches led to to several alternatives...one led to to Speedway Motors and Runtz reducers...in Speedway's listing it said "DO NOT use ceramic reducers for gauges, only blower motors-and something else...anyway, I have another of these 12 to 6 reducers...wondering why it shouldn't be used with gauges? Here's what Speedway said: "Note: Never, ever use ceramic block style reducers for gauges, radios or lighting. A power surge will destroy the electronics when first turned on. Ceramic block reducers should only be used to operate 6 volt DC motors and fans on 12 volt DC." Is this true? Or is speedway trying to sell additional items? I know about he other options, but would like to use what I have on hand. Thanks