I bought this to run two 60 watt lamps. What kind of battery should I use? The one I bought runs for maybe 10mins before shutting down.
2002406
Curtis.. I am sorry I don't know. This is something you need to contact the company about.
2002407
I used a standard car battrery and it ran a radio 2 40 watt lamps for days before needing a charge. Make sure you dont get poitive and negitive mixed up. It killed my inverter dead.
2002408
A 12 volt Deep Cycle with the most Amp Hours you can afford. Don't go by the cranking Amps. 50 and UP for what number on Amp Hour. Get some of the compact "curley Q" bulbs they use less electricity.
2002409
I never heard of buying a battery to use this thing.we simply plug it in to a cigarette lighter outlet in the Airstream and it runs off the trailer battery and the two batteries in the Dodge.
2002410
I never heard of buying a battery to use this thing. we simply plug it in to a cigarette lighter outlet in the Airstream and it runs off the trailer battery and the two batteries in the Dodge.
426087
I'm selling this exact one on eBay. Works perfect but a couple of the lamps are burned out.
686966
Dear debbie 60 is the maximum wattage you can use. I've used florescent lamps anyway. Good luck
98154
Yes, just be sure that the battery has enough charge so you make sure not to ruin the battery. Depending on what you're running, 40 watts may be too small. Also be sure that you use the proper gauge wire for your application.
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This is a "lantern battery" (big flashlights and the like. It would not be a good choice for a 70 watt heating coil. There aren't enough amp-hours stored, and source resistance would likely be way to high.
2156151
I'm using a 60 watt long-lasting mercury bulb that lasts forever. Good luck in finding a web-site for Ledu Corp; you can get an address by Googling; office shows being in Trumbull, Ct. My guess is that you should stick with the 50/100/150 watt 3-way bulb that Ledu suggests using; my educated guess is that you are asking that wiring to handle too much heat when trying to use as much as 250 watts of energy. Stick with the original mfgr. suggestion of 50/100/150 watts or write them a letter; you can find thir P.O. box on the internet.
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Hi, I think our battery lasted almost 18 months with reasonable morning and evening usage - it is the only "light switch" for that room. The battery is a 12V MN21/A23. I just replaced it at "Batteries+Bulbs" which I think used to be called "Batteries Plus". There are several available on Amazon.com including: http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-Security-21-Count-Pack/dp/B00005T3E3/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1400428723&sr=1-3&keywords=12v+mn21+a23 I know you asked your question a year ago, so I hope someone else finds this helpful too!
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2 lamps I originally bought lasted decades literally. It seems life is based on # of on/off cycles as first that failed was used many more times than second one.Condenser in the lamp failed before the bulb. Condenser creates the charge needed to "start" that type bulb.As with all lamps "life" depends on combination of on/off cycles more than running time "on" because each "on" is a literal SURGE OF ENERGY... I saved the bulb as it was still 'good' ...hope that hekps
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I am running a 100 watt rms amp drawing about 10 amps for 9 hours straight and the battery was still going strong. Hope this helps.
1776460
You should not use more than a 60watt bulb. I had bulbs last3 to5 years.Bulbs can be replaced,they are regular house hold light bulbs . Thank You,Ken
774329
I would liken it to a 60 watt bulb when the batteries are fresh. The light intensity goes down as the battery drains.Hope this helps.
909775
Yes the Energizer 84020 12V all-in-one jumper-start system will provide power to your lamp for approximately 2 hours using a 60 watt light bulb. As long as you do not go over 200 watts you will be fine. It will run your computer or small TV for about 45 minutes. Handy tool for Emergcies.
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A 40 watt worked for me -- and I like dim lights to preserve the rods in my eyes. So, you must have a dud if the bulb is tightly screwed and there isn't any packaging blocking the electrical connection. My lamp was packed in a messy kind of paper and I used compressed air to blow all the gunk out of the socket.
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2 lamps I originally bought lasted decades literally. It seems life is based on # of on/off cycles as first that failed was used many more times than second one.Condenser in the lamp failed before the bulb. Condenser creates the charge needed to "start" that type bulb. As with all lamps "life" depends on combination of on/off cycles more than running time "on" because each "on" is a literal SURGE OF ENERGY... I saved the bulb as it was still 'good' ...hope that hekps
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I've had my lamp for 6 months. I've never tested the battery for time duration, but it definitely longer than 2 hrs. If I use it a lot, I plug it up whether it needs it or not, just so I'll have it bright for the next use. Also pay attention to the recharge instructions. It's pretty tough, I use it for MIG welding as my shop isn't well lit and my vision isn't as good at 60 as it once was...HTH,Russ
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I use 60 Watt Bulbs no problem. I have been using the same sockets for 6 months and have around 15-20 hours AT LEAST on each. I wasn't able to find any label on the bulb itself or packaging that says what wattage it is rated for.
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It would completely depend on what you are running I have not ran it down yet but you never really want to run a battery with high amp draw down under 40% with. I would guess a dc refg 3 days. You take the total amp hours times 12 gives you the watt hours on the battery. I haven't done it yet.