We lose power too often.. can anybody recommend a battery-backed UPC for this light to keep the light-programming alive?
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I use the CyberPower CP350SLG Standby UPS 350VA 255W Compact, purchased here on Amazon. I am running two sets of the 24" lights and this UPS will keep the lights running for a limited amount of time when the lights are on and it will keep the programming for many hours if the lights are off when the power goes out. Absolutely perfect for flickering power or relatively short outages. You can do the calculations for your own set-up. Size of UPC vs. power demand. I am lighting a vivarium, so no concerns about water contact, etc. which they warn against.
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Both of the previous are good answers. I will be replacing the bulb in mine with an LED. As also with the other running lights to minimize battery use.
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as long as they are 12 volt batteries; I Would highly reccomend you also get an"AGPtek LED Solar Panel Charge Controller 10A 12V/24V" with its safety factor you can monitor whats going on, less than 20 bucks at amazon. where do you live you understand thats a factor
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I use Duracell batteries, but I do not use it in the same environment as you. I guess would check every 30 days or so. I would worry more about the electricity going out.
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Yes, appx. The light will most likely die on you... I've bought two so far.. fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me! no more!
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Batteries to keep program when controller is disconnected from 12volt power otherwise you need to program again
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I use auto. Might as well let it figure when it needs power. No sense leaving it on 24/7.
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No. This is a surge protector, not a Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS). You would need a UPS unit. TRIPP-LITE offers great options for those also.
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Mr. Bosco, great idea however I believe that you would be best served by running an independent source to the light. A little critter chewing a hole in the wire eliminates the system security. The previous comments are really quite true. Safety first!
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Yes, you might look at the department 56 lighting power units. They are all similar and may help you out
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Look up "low voltage transformers" on Amazon. Almost any one will work. I used the paradise gl22720 because I wanted a light sensor.
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You have given me valuable info .Might be a reason not to but another Dorcey if there are no light replacements .Not a good sign.I will try looking into this. seaBee
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I found this annoying also. Sell a light that comes without a battery or power supply? Anyway, here is Yonghuo YN-600 link to their power supply: YONGNUO American Standard Adapter Power Switching Charger DC for Yongnuo LED Video Light YN-600 YN600
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yes on overnight charge by any standard electrical outlet in your house will be fine ,,,yes i think it will hold a charge to power a small light overnight i have run a 100 w bulb for a few hours with mine although i didnt time it and it still had power left over i am thinking like a small bulb like a nightlight it would run it overnight ...i do hope this answers your question to your satisfaction. ? Ken
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No, I would not suggest it for backup lights. I would suggest our L121 or our Exh04 slave.
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You must supply a power source, so battery backup would be a good option to think about.
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Not enough to drain it overnight. The solution is to push the switch on the dome lights till it kills power to the light, kinda negating the whole auto on thing all together. You can always push the switch to the on position when you need it.