Battery power??

[caol_an 0]

i have just started lamping and noticed that the batteries i have seem to run out in about an hour or so. they are 12V 7Ah. they had been lying since they were new until i used them. would the fact that they were lying cause them to run out quickly or is it because they're 7Ah. would i be better to buy a 20Ah. i no nothing about power or electric but im guessing the 20Ah would be better? what would most of you use? cheers

[TOM TERRIER 173]

Yeah get a higher amp battery, I use a 12V 17amp batt and it lasts full power about 5 with a lightforce striker 170.

[foxlamper80 28]

aye use 12v 20 amp get about 6 hours out of it

[Stewy 1]

There is a new charger by DEBEN and it is light as anythin and stays powered up for a long time

[willum 89]

i work for a security company and use the same 7ah bats for my lamp yes a 17 or 20 amp battery will last longer but do you really want to lump that about you they weigh a ton try looking for the new lithium bats in 7ah last longer and weigh less go ask at your local security whole sailor try looking up enterprise security or gardiners security they will sell to the jo public hope this helps.

[Mr Jones 4]

Hi, I got a 12V 14A battery for the lamp for a good price on e-bay £20 + £6 p&p. I don't think you would need much more than 14A for lamping, unless you plan on staying out all night!....anyway link to ebay item below:-

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YB14L-A2-12V-14A-514...=item3ca6eae24b

 

atb Mr Jones

[bird 9,887]

i work for a security company and use the same 7ah bats for my lamp yes a 17 or 20 amp battery will last longer but do you really want to lump that about you they weigh a ton try looking for the new lithium bats in 7ah last longer and weigh less go ask at your local security whole sailor try looking up enterprise security or gardiners security they will sell to the jo public hope this helps.

 

 

Ive got Lithium battery, and it is great. Used for lazer light [50wt] and striker [100wt] lamps ,been out about[ 5] hours with both and its a great battery, dead light so you could walk longer if you wanted?

[cocker 2,654]

12volt 20 amp battery every time mate, there not as big and heavy as people make out, in fact anyone who cant do a nights lamping with a 12 volt 20 amp battery must as weak as a kitten,

[caol_an 0]

thanks for all the replies. i was thinking that it was something to do with the power. i was thinking about getting the lithium battery but its a bit dear for me just starting out specially since i was given the 2 7Ah batteries

 

i have looked again at the deben lithium battery and is says its 10Ah. but with the different technology does this mean that this will last longer than cell batteries?? i think what i'm asking is would i be better to pay £150 for the lithium battery or between £ and £100 for the 14 - 20 Ah old type batteries?

 

thanks again for replies and the link

[Mr Jones 4]

Hi Caol_Ann - There's no way you would need to pay£-£100 for 12V 20Amp old type battery. Check out the seller that I got my battery from on EBay in my last post....

 

"Hi, I got a 12V 14A battery for the lamp for a good price on e-bay £20 + £6 p&p. I don't think you would need much more than 14A for lamping, unless you plan on staying out all night!....anyway link to ebay item below:-

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YB14L-A2-12V-14A-514...ca6eae24b"

 

p.s. I got a 12V 14Amp for £26 that does me fine but they do ALL types of battery. They deliver fast too, couple of days and mines had been delivered.

 

atb Mr Jones

[jjbel 0]

12v 20ah golf trolly batterys are good, I have 1 and it lasts 2 full nights on my Blitz 240.

That Battery was £29.99 from ebay inc P+P, I had to buy a bag £3.50 inc P+P to carry it and a charger £19.95 inc P+P. The lot stands me in £53.44. It has more than enough power and although it is reasonably heavy (5.5kg) I can carry it no problem all night long.

[Brummy 9]

i work for a security company and use the same 7ah bats for my lamp yes a 17 or 20 amp battery will last longer but do you really want to lump that about you they weigh a ton try looking for the new lithium bats in 7ah last longer and weigh less go ask at your local security whole sailor try looking up enterprise security or gardiners security they will sell to the jo public hope this helps.

 

 

Ive got Lithium battery, and it is great. Used for lazer light [50wt] and striker [100wt] lamps ,been out about[ 5] hours with both and its a great battery, dead light so you could walk longer if you wanted?

 

 

As Bird says, get yourself one of the new Deben Lithium batteries they are superb. So light you don't know you've got it on your belt !

 

Bit pricey but well worth it.

[scotty2306 37]

get yourself a 20amp they are heavy but they last all night i use to have 1 now i have 14amp and its shite dims down and runs out before im ready for home does my head in think ill be getting another 20amp shortly

[cocker 2,654]

20 amp deben is less than £60, you dont need all the bag and charger etc, just use lenght of seat belt and gaffer tape to make a sturdy shoulder strap, just charge it with a car charger,

[Goose Dog 2]

just bought a 12v 17 Ah cost £26.00 from a firm online www.batterymasters.co.uk