{"product_id":"12v-to-15v-dc-dc-converter","title":"12V to 15V DC-DC Converter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lot of converters look almost identical from the outside, but what’s inside can be a very different story. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheap converters can have poor voltage regulation or protection, which can potentially send an incorrect output voltage to your accessories if something goes wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor that reason, we prefer using quality converters where reliable voltage regulation actually matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12V to 15V Converter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur most popular option is the \u003c\/span\u003e12V to 15V DC-DC converter\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have this in our Falcon Overland 80 series land cruiser to boost the voltage of our electric windows, giving them more power to wind up and down. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt boosts the voltage available from a typical 12V battery system up to a regulated \u003c\/span\u003e15V at the accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is particularly useful for higher-current accessories such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Travel Buddy ovens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Heated seats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Electric windows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Small motors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Other suitable 12V resistive loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting the converter close to the accessory can also help compensate for voltage drop through the supply cable, giving the device a consistent voltage even when the battery voltage is lower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Does a Few Extra Volts Make Such a Difference?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a simple resistive load such as a heater, power is approximately proportional to \u003c\/span\u003evoltage squared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, increasing the voltage from \u003c\/span\u003e12V to 15V\u003cspan\u003e can theoretically increase the power of the same resistive load by around \u003c\/span\u003e56%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost automotive equipment is designed to operate across a range of voltages because a running vehicle can typically supply considerably more than 12V. 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