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Old 07-29-2010, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dhutton View Post
Because it isn't an amplifier An amplifer would multiply the 12 volts by a fixed value. If the 12 volts varies then so does the output. The regulator puts out 16 volts regardless of the input voltage (within it's stated input voltage range).

Don
Thanks Don...

I wasn't even going to bother with a reply. Some guys are better off if they just remain as they are... carburetors... old school big blocks.. you know what I'm talking about.

Todd -- all kidding aside -- you could get a nice big one and stick it in the trunk and it would be like a battery -- some ballast for you.
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