Gigging lights

[ptonsparky]

Those suckers draw a lot of power at 12 volts. Nieces boy called and wants to know how to run those off a 120 volt generator. Do they make A/C to DC power supplies for that purpose?

About 400 watts each at 12 volts. Times 3.

Next question. Use 120 volt fixtures?

 

[hbiss]

What's a "gigging light"?

-Hal

 

[roger]

This is what some boats use.

FIRMAN W01781 2100/1700 Watts Inverter Generator - 50 State

FIRMAN W01781 2100/1700 Watts Inverter Generator - 50 State - FIRMAN's inverter technology takes the raw power produced by the generator and uses a microprocessor to condition it through a multi-step process.

www.sportsmans.com

 

[Fred B]

I wouldn't want to be the one dropping 120V lighting off the side of a boat. Enough issues with shore power and pools.

 

[ptonsparky]

What's a "gigging light"?

-Hal

Some states, Missouri in this case, you can fish from boats that have high intensity lights looking down into the water. You then use a spear. Shallow streams and rivers

 

[ptonsparky]

I wouldn't want to be the one dropping 120V lighting off the side of a boat. Enough issues with shore power and pools.

That was my first thought. But they are floating power. Pun not intended.

 

[brantmacga]

Those suckers draw a lot of power at 12 volts. Nieces boy called and wants to know how to run those off a 120 volt generator. Do they make A/C to DC power supplies for that purpose?

About 400 watts each at 12 volts. Times 3.

Next question. Use 120 volt fixtures?

i would use deep cycle lithium batteries, but I think when they see what its going to cost to power their over-lit rig they’ll re-think just how much light they need. A 200Ah lithium is about $1k and the charger is another $200.

 

[ptonsparky]

i would use deep cycle lithium batteries, but I think when they see what its going to cost to power their over-lit rig they’ll re-think just how much light they need. A 200Ah lithium is about $1k and the charger is another $200.

They were leaning towards the lithium but I don't know if they had priced them yet.

The LED units can change color to help viewing in dirtier water. Fancy stuff.

 

[James L]

they’ll re-think just how much light they need

Y'know, I doubt it. I'm from Missouri. Them outdoorsy folk think different

 

[roger]

This boat uses the generator I mentioned above.

GRIZZLY 2072 CC Sportsman - TRACKER Welded Jon Boat

A 21 ft. aluminum center console jon boat that is a bowfishing dream. A elevated, removable casting deck and LED bow lights set a platform for optimum arrow placement.

www.trackerboats.com

 

[ptonsparky]

This is what some boats use.

FIRMAN W01781 2100/1700 Watts Inverter Generator - 50 State

FIRMAN W01781 2100/1700 Watts Inverter Generator - 50 State - FIRMAN's inverter technology takes the raw power produced by the generator and uses a microprocessor to condition it through a multi-step process.

www.sportsmans.com

They were looking at similar, but larger. Their question was if they could run their 12v lights from the 12v, 8 amp supply of the gen they had in mind. Uh, No. Not when each light draws 33 amp.

 

[Todd0x1]

Whats the make/model of the light? Are they halogen or something? You sure its not LED and 400 watts is an equivalent brightness used in the marketing? 400W of LED is a stadium light.

Here's a couple >400W 12vdc switching power supplies, last one is a IP67 LED power supply.

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MSP-450-12

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HLG-600H-12

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[ptonsparky]

Whats the make/model of the light? Are they halogen or something? You sure its not LED and 400 watts is an equivalent brightness used in the marketing? 400W of LED is a stadium light.

Here's a couple >400W 12vdc switching power supplies, last one is a IP67 LED power supply.

HRP-450-12

Shop for the Mean Well HRP-450-12 power supply from TRC. We offer free technical support, discounts and accurate stock info so you can buy with confidence. Order yours now to get fast shipping!

www.trcelectronics.com

MSP-450-12

Shop for the Mean Well MSP-450-12 power supply from TRC. We offer free technical support, discounts and accurate stock info so you can buy with confidence. Order yours now to get fast shipping!

www.trcelectronics.com

HLG-600H-12

Shop the best Mean Well HLG-600H-12 LED driver deals right here. We offer competitive prices, fast lead times and reliable buying experience so you can buy with confidence. Order now to get fast shipping!!

www.trcelectronics.com

They haven't given me that information. I googled gigging lights & came up with a few.
The one time I went, I believe the rig had 500 watt quartz fixtures with a small generator for power.

 

[PaulMmn]

I first read that as giggling lights. tee-hee!