Effect of Voltage Increase on Battery Wattage

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Boosting voltage from 3.7V to 12V affects battery wattage and discharge rates, but power consumption depends on multiple factors, including current and resistance. Using a converter to increase voltage can lead to higher current draw, potentially draining the battery faster. It's noted that a simple transformer cannot be used for DC voltage conversion; a specialized circuit is required. The discussion suggests that using a 12V battery directly is more efficient than boosting voltage from a lower voltage source. Ultimately, understanding Ohm's Law and power equations is crucial for managing battery performance effectively.
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If we boost voltage from 3.7v to 12v, is this will affect on watt we consumption from the battery or make your battery discharge faster?
 
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Kussy said:
If we boost voltage from 3.7v to 12v, is this will affect on watt we consumption from the battery or make your battery discharge faster?

Power is not a function of just voltage. What else does it depend on?
 
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I have blower 12V 280mAh the power source Battery Li ion 3.7V 2200mAh
 
Kussy said:
I have blower 12V 280mAh the power source Battery Li ion 3.7V 2200mAh

Ok, that's nice, but you didn't answer my question. Do you understand simple circuits? Do you understand Ohms Law? Do you know the equation for power?

I understand that you think you are asking a very simple question, but you are not. It depends on more than you seem to think it does and you have given no indication of your level of understanding of electronics.
 
Kussy said:
If we boost voltage from 3.7v to 12v, is this will affect on watt we consumption from the battery or make your battery discharge faster?

Power is power regardless if you raise the voltage. Perhaps a buck/boost...you can't use a normal transformer in DC. If u raise the voltage, you lower the amps to make same power. If you lower the voltage, you raise the amps to make the same power. The battery should last just as long either way.

But then again, why on Earth would you boost a battery to power a fan? Or are you just talking in hypothetical sillyness as younger folk often do on here?

You could wire four of your batteries in series to make 14.8 volts. (3.7 X 4 =14.8)

Again, why would you? Why not power a 12 volt fan with a 12 volt battery? or perhaps an AC source transformed down to 12 volts?

Quick course for you.
V=IR, Voltage = Current X Resistance
P=IV, Power = Current X Voltage

Look at the P=IV especially...see?
 
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I have limit knowledge about power and electronics, psparky about why, because I have limit space and limit weight
 
phinds said:
Ok, that's nice, but you didn't answer my question. Do you understand simple circuits? Do you understand Ohms Law? Do you know the equation for power?

I understand that you think you are asking a very simple question, but you are not. It depends on more than you seem to think it does and you have given no indication of your level of understanding of electronics.

my knowledge is limit and know its complicated for that reason I am asking I want to reduce my errors
 
Well, here's the thing. As psparky pointed out, you cannot use a transformer to convert DC to DC voltage, you need a circuit to do it. It is somewhat complicated and not something you want to do if you do not have the knowledge.

If you can BUY a converter then the issue you face is simply whether or not the battery can provide enough power. I think it will, but only for a little while. I agree w/ psparky that you should just use a 12V battery.
 
Kussy said:
I have blower 12V 280mAh the power source Battery Li ion 3.7V 2200mAh
If you buy a module to achieve this it will drain about 1000mA from your battery. So your battery will soon go flat.
 
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