Re: How long?

Posted by PackardV8 On 2009/8/13 11:50:22

" My 6-volt car starts at least as fast, often faster than the 12 volt one."

I think variations of this phrase are often used (especialy by me) BY many 6v fanciers. BUT it is misunderstood by many laymen not familiar with what we mean.

"I think some folks relate "engine cranking speed" to starting speed - and of course it's not how fast it cranks, it's how ..."

THAT phrase explains it better. Manyy people hear a 6v starter cranking a bit slower than a usual 12v system and FALSELY relates it to inherent weakness of 6v.

My guess is that as 12v is phased out over the next decade or two then, as HH56 points out, everyone will be converting to the 24, 36 etc.

I contend that THE REAL PROBLEM is AVAILABILITY of 6v components. Decades from now an availability problem of 12v components will arise as well.