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Old 10-02-2007, 01:31 PM
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Can I wire my linear actuator with 24 volts to get it to rise faster? If so how do I do it? Right now I have 2 batteries on my boat and they are connected in parllel and are also connected to a battery switch. A switch that allows me to use either bat1 or 2 or both.

Do I need a 3rd bat and another switch?

Will my actuator go faster with 24 volts?
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Old 10-02-2007, 02:55 PM
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You'll burn it up. Buy from CP performance or other, a hatch actuator accelerator kit. It makes your hatch rise faster. $79.00
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Anybody know what's inside this accelerator box? Is there something more than just 2 Bosch 30Amp relays for $79.00?
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Eddie Marine offers them too. Not sure the cost. Had similar problems on our boats.
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If you wanted to try it you would have to disconnect the parallel connection then hook them up in series. You most likely will burn it out and do not hook up your boat to the 24V. If it works OK to permenently hook it up you would need another battery or only have one for starting and two for the actuator.

The hatch relays just shortin the legnth of wire to the motor of the hatch lift. This will provide a boost in voltage but no more than your battery can provide. It simply reduces the voltage drop on the wiring to your dash and back by having your wiring trigger the relay rather than the hatch lift.
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Old 10-02-2007, 05:54 PM
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Do a search in the Powerquest forum, theirs a lot of info on that subject.
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Originally Posted by zahndok
Anybody know what's inside this accelerator box? Is there something more than just 2 Bosch 30Amp relays for $79.00?
thats pretty much it ...... but the package is nice ....
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Diagram ...
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Old 10-03-2007, 08:49 AM
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I built my own kit mounted in an old VCR tape box, all sealed and potted in silicone. It was fun. Relays cost me 2.50 each and harness was about 4.00. Re-used old switch by connecting to different polls. Total cost;
6 beers
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See my actuator is just slow even if I connect it directly to the battery. so I am sure adding a relay wont help me.

The guy I use to rebuild starters and alternators suggested the I try the 24v method. His reasoning was if he rewires a tractor from 6v and converts to 12v he doesnt change out the 6 v starter. He felt that if it was somthing used for extended periods and used every day then maybe it wasnt a godd idea. But I only paid 80dollars for my actuator.
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