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Post by jamesm on Jan 5, 2012 8:43:13 GMT -8
A sheet does not require a generator or an MV. I use a 12V Everstart Maxx-29 Battery (875 cranking amps, 125 Amp hours). I clamp on a 750W Black and Decker Inverter. I can run three blacklight tubes (20W each) about 7 hours. With only one bulb on, I suppose you could blacklight 2-3 nights. This setup can run an MV for a few hours. I prefer not to use an MV. It's hard to see micro moths that sit near the bulb, and larger moths can be 20' away in the grass. James that's the question I still am stuck on: the battery type. The ones in my original post are cheaper but seem weak compared to the 875 amp, 125 AH thing you have. The 12V part is clear, but what difference does the rest make besides the number of bulbs? I am ignorant of batteries, so forgive the stupid question. Is a 1 or 2 amp wheelchair battery gonna run a 15W BL despite the 12V spec? How much did your battery and inverter setup run, if you don't mind? I don't remember how much I paid exactly. Amazon has the inverter for $50, but remember you don't need 750 watts. If you're just using one or two BLs, you could get away with 100-250 watt inverter. I don't remember what the smallest inverter available is... My battery would be around $70-90. As mentioned, this is the largest of the car batteries, I believe, and difficult to carry more than a block. James
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Post by timsbugs on Jan 5, 2012 10:47:18 GMT -8
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