How are you guys powering these in the streets, in those funky Brooklyn warehouses, and junk car lots? Thx
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I use a Paul C Buff Vagabond mini for all outdoor shoots http://www.paulcbuff.com
53319
I use an extension cable for these but I also have (look for) the 600w ac/dc version (about $200 more) but comes with a battery so it will become a self contained unit. For the price of these and the ac/dc version of lower cost strobes, you can't beat the value for what you spend.
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Be very careful. Most gensets will produce a full wave AC but they don't have much tolerance for big surges. Most cheaper inverters DON"T do full wave. The Vagabond does (full wave AC).
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I own a couple of these and the only way to power them on location is via extension cord or a generator. Harbor Freight sales some inexpensive generators. They are not ac/dc, if they are there is nothing on their website stating what battery to use. Hope that helps.
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Although I personally haven't done it, I've seen people use large emergency car battery chargers to power flashes. They're basically a deep cycle 12 volt car battery with an 120 VAC inverter (they usually come with jumper cables, a light, and sometimes an air pump). The bigger ones can power 2-3 lights for quite some time. Depending on your power needs you could probably make it through a photoshoot with a couple of those. They run about $120...and WAY WAY quieter than a generator.
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You can buy 300 or 400 watt inverters which bring 12 volts up to 110 volts. (You can purchase up to 4,000 watt portable inverters, but the 300 or 400 watt inverters will work fine.) These can be purchased at most truckstops for about $50. Many of them come with cables to connect directly to any 12 volt battery. The inverter normally has two 110 volt outlets. (If both outlets are being used, the power is split between them.) A single charged 12 volt battery should last all day or longer. You have the power without the noise of a generator. Then take the battery home and put a car charger on it, or charge the battery from a vehicle with a set of jumpers. You can buy 300 or 400 watt inverters which bring 12 volts up to 110 volts. (You can purchase up to 4,000 watt portable inverters, but the 300 or 400 watt inverters will work fine.) These can be purchased at most truckstops for about $50. Many of them come with cables to connect directly to any 12 volt battery. The inverter normally has two 110 volt outlets. (If both outlets are being used, the power is split between them.) A single charged 12 volt battery should last all day or longer. You have the power without the noise of a generator. Then take the battery home and put a car charger on... » Read More You can buy 300 or 400 watt inverters which bring 12 volts up to 110 volts. (You can purchase up to 4,000 watt portable inverters, but the 300 or 400 watt inverters will work fine.) These can be purchased at most truckstops for about $50. Many of them come with cables to connect directly to any 12 volt battery. The inverter normally has two 110 volt outlets. (If both outlets are being used, the power is split between them.) A single charged 12 volt battery should last all day or longer. You have the power without the noise of a generator. Then take the battery home and put a car charger on it, or charge the battery from a vehicle with a set of jumpers. « Show Less
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You cant fix them they are cheap very cheap waste of money ,they need a AA battery system instead of AAA. No power at all.
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I haven't any problem with them. That has happened to me many times.they use less power then the stock ones
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I run 400 watts into them. Crown xls 800 amp. Now and then smoke the protection fuse. But they get loud. Got four of them.
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they are powered...just plug them into an electricity outlet, then your computer or mp3 player and hit play. three years of heavy use and they are still AWSEOME!!!!
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It seems to me that some of the batteries are "juicier" than others. If anyone knows a trick to bolster the voltage, please be sure to share with me. It's hawks that would benefit in my neighborhood.
1985860
A power source to run these? Of course not. These run off of Fairy Dust, and luckily they are pre-loaded with a lifetime supply so the lights never turn off. Who needs electricity to run lights?
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Power but will run in a battery pack, they are worth the price www.urbanimages76.com for samples using these lights
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Save your money, mine are in the attic of my garage, I tried to use them once and they would not perform correctly. I had bought them quite a long time before I ever tried to use them so sending them back was not an option.
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That is good. I leave mines outside all year around and unplug when not using them. I'm always been nervous about leaving things plugged up when i'm not using them, especially outside. Enjoy the speakers.
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Yeah, i have the blue ones, cops actually love them in my opinion. I've had a few tell me, downtown after i get out and visit with them, that they really dig my lights. I have an old junker clunker too! :D
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I put one in a sealed box with a Boss 2000w monblock... thew that in the trunk of my girlfriend's honda ... im not sure if that poor honda could handle 2 of these...lol
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These run on 12v direct current. You need to install a 50e max 120vac-12vdc transformer to do the job
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I bought mine from my boat and I attached outdoor 12 V receptacles to each of my batteries and mounted my solar charger so that it was facing straight up and I keep it plugged into one of the batteries all the time to keep it charged.
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They require an electric connection. I believe they MAY be able to run off a heavy duty 12 volt rechargeable battery, but I have not done it that way.
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I found this link on Instructables to make a high efficiency voltage regulator that will give you more power to charge and operate things. It's a little bit more complex, but there are schematics and step by step directions. You could probably make it with a trip to Radio Shack or an order from one of the online electronics suppliers (Digi Key, Newark, etc.)http://bit.ly/1CJj3CAI'll try to make one because I ride a ton at night and this time of year it's dark a lot.
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I have 5 of these units working off of 24v batteries (really 24-28v) and get near 300w each. I use to charge my Nissan Leaf which is 1500w.