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Review on Adjustable Converter 1 25 36V Efficiency Regulator by Benjamin Michels

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Need better "specs " on this.

First of all, it's almost impossible to find any application specifications. Luckily, they're cheap enough to give a try. For those wondering, here are a few details: 1) The delta output voltage supply should be around 1.5V overhead. 2) The outputs don't seem to work open circuit with regulated voltage. You need a minimum draw of about 10mA to get good voltage regulation. Without them you can easily ramp up to your input voltage uncontrollably. 3) You can't go below 1.4V on the output. Even up to 1A. 4) The power supply should NOT be run below 4-5V if you really want to keep output regulation. In practice I can't even get to 25 watts before they turn off/reset. Two of them don't even put out more than 400mA at 5V before throwing up. The other two can't run from 900mA to 1A at ANY voltage without resetting/resetting to 0.2V and locking until you turn off the power. This is with a fan and heatsinks. 6) Unfortunately, the outputs aren't isolated (and unsurprisingly since most buck converters aren't isolated, but I was hoping I could connect +/- 24VDC power). Sending back as they don't even come close (not even a third of the reviews of even the best part) to the specs or my needs.

Pros
  • Ideal for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Big and chunky