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| Author: | Che [ Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What's needed to get an LED light working from 12V point? |
Looking to use a cheapo flood/diffusion LED as a camp light powered from one of my 12V sockets. My plan is to use a light on top of say 8 foot worth of tent pole. Am I right in thinking these things aren't just plug-and-play? What do I need to do to get an LED light working from a 12VDC point? Any suggestion what sort of lumen rating should I be looking for a camp light? |
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| Author: | ninjamoses [ Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's needed to get an LED light working from 12V point |
Plug n play mate. Millions of options on ebay for camp/work lights that will run straight off 12V (pretty sure most of them run from 10 - 32 volt even), then just add a ciggy socket plug on yourself. Might want to have a permanently wired ciggy socket somewhere if you havent already. Would get old quick having to have the ignition on to use it otherwise. I have a couple of these mounted on the roofrack of mine. Throws out awesome light for the $$$ http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2PCS-27W-FLO ... ff4&_uhb=1 |
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| Author: | Che [ Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's needed to get an LED light working from 12V point |
Yeah I got 2x12V sockets in the back running straight from the battery. They are plug and play? Great! |
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| Author: | Jones [ Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's needed to get an LED light working from 12V point |
Have a look at http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/senator-led The 72474M - 9-33 Volt 'Senator II' L.E.D Work Lamp Flood Beam with Magnetic Base - 2000 Lumens Looks like it could fit the bill |
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| Author: | Che [ Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's needed to get an LED light working from 12V point |
OK, it's decision time. Ebay has heaps of options between $50 - $100. Now i'm wondering if I should opt for a single flood LED around 2000 lumens or two around 1000 - 1200 lumens each... it'll cost the same in the end. Waddayareckon? |
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| Author: | vit1990 [ Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's needed to get an LED light working from 12V point |
Shadows are annoying, I'd be going for two units. |
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| Author: | Bugsta [ Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's needed to get an LED light working from 12V point |
With 2 of, you can widen the area. So your decision would be determined by 1. The size of the area. 2. How much light you need across that area. edit: missed the 2. |
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| Author: | dank [ Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's needed to get an LED light working from 12V point |
I've been using the 1850lumen 18w Round Flood lights on mine and customers vehicles for years. I have one on a lead which I attach to a tent pole for around the camp and it's awesome. I also supply 27w and 50w floods for industrial applications and they are all good. Be careful going too powerful or too bright for just a camp light as it can get old having this second sun shining in your eyes all night. |
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