1.45 amps X 10 hours = 14.5 amp-hrs.
I posted this in the main forum, but didn't get much response. Maybe the locals can help!!!
I'm building several 2' long LED light tubes using the 16' - 600 LED strips from Amazon. I want to make these "self contained" with their own power source, independent of my boat batteries. I need suggestions of what type and size deep cycle batteries that would give me 8 - 10 hours use on a charge, yet be compact and easily moved in and out of the boat. They must be deep cycle, because I will be charging them 3 - 4 times a week. I've been looking at the Sealed Lead Acid type (like in the kids power wheel toys), but not sure they have the amp/hrs to provide the power for what I want. I put a meter on my lights and they are pulling 1.45 amps. What are some of you guys using??
1.45 amps X 10 hours = 14.5 amp-hrs.
This one would do you for a good 24 hours... But, I just run my LEDs on the trolling motor battery cause its getting recharged regularly anyway... 12 Volt 35 Amp Deep Cycle Battery
I just built 2 green LED lights myself 18" long X 2" diameter and use a small 12v battery for a lawnmower or 4 wheeler, so far they will work for 2 consecutive nights with out a charge. I used them in Toledo Bend last week and at one point during the night I had the largest bait ball of shad and minnows I ever seen, from the top of the brush pile to the surface 18'. The only problem was no Sac A Lait only Gar and Catfish. The story of my life I should have been there last week. Chip
I use the 12v deerfeeder batteries and they last all night. Small and fairly cheap. Use them for shiner bucket also.
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