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Post by 77vette on Apr 11, 2011 8:46:11 GMT 12
need a small 12v batt to power my flounder hunting light. If you got something that'll hold a bit of charge then im keen. Name your price.
Cheers
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Post by gordo on Apr 11, 2011 9:01:45 GMT 12
Failing that, check out the sealed 12V batteries available - you won't have to worry about spillage or whatever, either.
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Post by 77vette on Apr 11, 2011 9:23:04 GMT 12
What are they used for/where would i buy one?
I know you you can get sealed motorcycle batteries. Dry cell would be optimal but they cost like $150 and up
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Post by gordo on Apr 11, 2011 12:33:12 GMT 12
I can't remember where you're based? Any battery company should be able to supply you with what you need, HCB Technologies is the company I've used in the past - yellow.co.nz/search/new+zealand/HCB-1.htmlYuasa also make them. Give some thought to what you want, some are available with carry packs, which may be useful, also some use blade terminals, which is much easier than bolts or screws for connecting/disconnecting. just need a low charging rate for them. |
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Post by 77vette on Apr 11, 2011 18:29:39 GMT 12
yup got one today from century/yuasa
same specs as what you be talkin
I think they are made for house alarms and other stuff like that
If anybody has something else id be keen as i think from memory my spotlight will drain a bat like this in about 45mins to an hour. So having two would be ideal
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Post by gordo on Apr 12, 2011 17:56:36 GMT 12
As a rough guide, a 55W QH spotting light will drain a 5 A-h battery in around an hour.
Depending how much light you need, you may consider using a smaller, incandescent light, like a brake or tail light - that'll give around 2 1/2 hours for a 21W and perhaps 10 hours for a 5W - may be easier on the eyes as well.
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Post by yammies on Apr 12, 2011 19:00:06 GMT 12
I know this is going off track slightly... but there are some really good LED lights out there at the moment that draw bugger all current and therefore either allow you to carry a small battery for the same time or let you use a larger one for longer
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Post by 77vette on Apr 12, 2011 20:11:39 GMT 12
what i've got is an underwater spotlight
wont bother to modify it. Just buy more batteries
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Post by gemininja on Apr 13, 2011 20:13:09 GMT 12
i work for a battery town dealer (HCB TECH)
motorbike battery with 3-5 amp hours should only be $50-$100
nice and light, dont spill too easy, should do the trick.
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Post by gemininja on Apr 13, 2011 20:14:11 GMT 12
as for LEDS, theyre great buut theyre not cheep =)
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Post by 77vette on Apr 14, 2011 8:10:06 GMT 12
yeh got one for $40 from century
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