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Cutting through the BS for alternative power
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<blockquote data-quote="Atom8" data-source="post: 541501" data-attributes="member: 1878"><p>Go for 12v led downlighters (MR16 halogen replacements). Maximum 6w (0.5A) each. You will need a good quality one if you intend reading by them (the cool white ones will have you checking in at your nearest mental hospital in no time).</p><p></p><p>Two things come to mind which may or may not be valid :</p><p>1. your charger will be running around 13.8v. Make sure this is not too high for the lights you buy (in case they get switched on while the charger is running)</p><p>2. Many Inverters monitor the battery voltage and shut off beyond 30% discharge to protect the battery. Your 12v leds could drain the battery until completely discharged or the leds minimum working voltage is reached.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Atom8, post: 541501, member: 1878"] Go for 12v led downlighters (MR16 halogen replacements). Maximum 6w (0.5A) each. You will need a good quality one if you intend reading by them (the cool white ones will have you checking in at your nearest mental hospital in no time). Two things come to mind which may or may not be valid : 1. your charger will be running around 13.8v. Make sure this is not too high for the lights you buy (in case they get switched on while the charger is running) 2. Many Inverters monitor the battery voltage and shut off beyond 30% discharge to protect the battery. Your 12v leds could drain the battery until completely discharged or the leds minimum working voltage is reached. [/QUOTE]
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