Got batteries, want light

supersunbird said:
Now try opening 6 in a row lol.

All were bought on great specials (50% off, after long non loadshedding periods), so I think their batteries died "early" because they were not maintained while they were in the retail process.
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i will try open your 6 no issues

/no gaurentee's lel
 
beans100 said:
Ultratec is the best. Have mine for years now, no problem. I bought mine a few years before the 2015 Loadshedding, on special for R149. Won't get them for that price any more.
Two in a bag, like this : LINK (R699 Cape Union Mart)
Might get it cheaper somewhere else. About 50hr on a charge.
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I have one of these, also from Cape union, lasted less than a year now its like the leds are in ultra-low mode permanently. Rather get the one from Builders it at least works when you need it to.

Ps. And it's cheaper than the ultratech crap.
 
Steamy Tom said:
really any 12V rated item that draws less than the output rating, that said, the lower consumption the better on the batteries and the longer it would last. i would probably look to get some small 12v led's, how big of an area are you looking to light? and is the output 12v or 24v?
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12v

well i conducted a couple of experiments last night
2 x eurolux 18led lamps toasted (about 2 minutes)
2 other lights with 6v halogen globes started producing burning smoke within 5 minutes

**they were connected parallel in the boat
must be in series to have smoked everything
 
lol and do you know if those items were rated for 12v? doesnt sound like it....
 
Grant said:
12v

well i conducted a couple of experiments last night
2 x eurolux 18led lamps toasted (about 2 minutes)
2 other lights with 6v halogen globes started producing burning smoke within 5 minutes

**they were connected parallel in the boat
must be in series to have smoked everything
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Yes, something you did, if they are 12V connected correctly the should not be any issues.
 
I also have 2 Ultratec lamps, bought shortly after the 2008 load shedding. One battery was dead just after a year, the other one is still good. The batteries are almost as expensive as a new Magneto light.
 
Grant said:
A friend of mine resorts to candles every time eskom fukks us.


I have a pair of 12v 35AH batteries with their charger etc (a self contained unit)
What kind of lighting can be connected to these batteries without the high amp rating setting fire to the neighborhood ?
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Led strips
 
beans100 said:
Ultratec is the best. Have mine for years now, no problem. I bought mine a few years before the 2015 Loadshedding, on special for R149. Won't get them for that price any more.
Two in a bag, like this : LINK (R699 Cape Union Mart)
Might get it cheaper somewhere else. About 50hr on a charge.
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And they fix them free at their warehouse.
 
supersunbird said:
Indeed, many options from the camping/outdoor side.
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FYI , just bought LED strips at new store in Princess Crossing next to Escort factory shop.
Huge selection. All colours. On thin aluminium backing. With presoldered wires(100mm). Decent quality.
Only R20 per strip x 1.0m
Put one strip in car boot !!!
 
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