[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Varangian

Hi Michael, do you have any idea how long you could run a 6v motor drive with intermittent use of a hair dryer from a standard 12.6v car battery?

Also is there any issues (power surges etc.) with connecting up a 6v motor drive to a 12.6 volt car battery via the alligator clips/cigarette socket scenario?

Thanks in advance.

I don't think it is possible (or at least not easy) to run a 6 volt motor from a 12 volt battery.

Unless you know how to string resisters to the line.

I would not risk it.