Installation of 12V lighting system
Submitted: Thursday, Mar 17, 2011 at 13:47
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Don
Our van (2001 model) has a 240V system but the "oyster type" lights also have a 12V switch if I choose to run them off the car battery (or a Power Pack-if I have one). We want to put in 12V fluros -3 inside & 1 outside- & have a 'power source' to run them when we have an off road S/O- which is not really often; but it would be convenient when me make a long trip. The convenience of this system is preferred over over making use of lanterns etc;
We have been quoted prices ranging from $55-$75- $85 per fluro, plus installation, plus, whatever a 'transformer/converter' costs.
A local battery supplier has suggested a sealed unit & charger (suitable for our needs)- at a very reasonable price.
Suggestions/advices will be welcome.
Reply By: Dr Hook - Thursday, Mar 17, 2011 at 18:16
Thursday, Mar 17, 2011 at 18:16
Ordinary Fluoro's might be susceptible to vibration.
Why not buy several 12-Volt emergency "trouble" Lights (Supercheap, J-Car or Amazon.com or such, prices from $5.00 to $20.00 each, depending on length/brightness) and cut off the Cigarette lighter plug or Alligator Clips and splice them into your wiring?
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mine has its own switch or you could wire them all through a convenient central block of switches.
They provide directional lighting and won't over-heat where mounted.
(At least you know they are robust, although I'm not sure of the lumen output - they have 13 Watts or more output.).
You could mount a couple "permanently" and keep a couple just hooked in place, so you could move them to where-ever needed.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Don - Friday, Mar 18, 2011 at 16:01
Friday, Mar 18, 2011 at 16:01
Thanks Doc,
Amazingly enough, Supa Cheap has a BIG sale on right now ,inc. LEDs etc.
Will have a look.
The overall installation costs, which I found out today, "exceed" our budget.
Don
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