12 volt lighting

check out post 8592 re the RF noise thing.

Forgot to mention - the Nelson ELV's have built in RF suppression and do not make the noise that the straight fluro types do.

Any tips for how to achieve that horizontal mount - my Jaycar fluoro always seems so unstable

Rob,

For freestanding, I have a base hammered into the ground (tentpeg welded to 6 inch length of 25mm RHS steel); Aluminium tent pole fits into it, and the light hooks on to the top of the pole by a bent section of 13mmRHS taped to the light. I run the light off a 12v 7Ah gelcell.

I also use a similar system for the back of the car. A piece of steel tube slots into my roofrack and an identical fluoro sits on it, perched above my rear door and table.

Phil - like your style

Phil, is this the Fluro you were using when we did the border track a coupla years ago with Dave Z. If not how does it compare. I think I'll pick up a couple myself as I'm sick of broken mantels.
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Ray

Ray,

Great to hear from you! Looks like you've changed vehicles.

That fluoro was a 10 year old Jaycar fluoro with a 15watt straight tube that cost $30 back then and still works fine.

Cheers
Phil

I'd be interested in how you go with the LEDs. Disadvantages in our application are the limited 20 degree span, and it takes a heap of them to get enough light. Thats why I went back to fluoros. Also, the high output LEDs cost a lot of money. The Jaycar Fluoros have the same tube and output as the Versalite, but the hardware is "cheap" looking. I bought two of them for $30, so they are excellent value.

Yep, depends on your requirements. I will still use the flouro as general lighting, but probably use these where being so directional isn't such a problem . . . ie Reading light and Kitchen light. Use them in groups of 2. The kits are about $14 each . . .

I have the 12V Luxeon LED interior lights made by George. Will have to get back to you on his website deteails. Try a search on this forum as we've spoken about it before here.
Everyone remarks on how bright they are and they draw less than 100 mA. Great for car interior but cost $25 US. Well worth it as they are supposed to last 100 000 hours and superior product. I have no qualms in recommending them or purchasing more for my trailer when I go down that path.Allyn
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Where are you getting your kits for $14