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Discuss Cigarette port lights in the Auto Electrician Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net
As above, need some more info.If I have two caution lights for my car that are powered by the cigarette port on my car and I leave them on when I turn my car off how long till my battery dies.
Voltage is 12v dcWhat power do the lights consume? What is the capacity of your battery?
This is for the light.Voltage is 12v dc
Amp is 1.43a
Power is 17w
They are led but it seems safe to say they would be able to run without the car on for 2-3 hours no problem. Even without a new batteryA typical car battery has a capacity of 80A hours, and your light consumes 1.43A, so a simplified calculation says it will last about 56 hours.
This assumes that the battery is fully charged and in as new condition, and the 56 hour will use every last bit of energy available, so if you want the car to start afterwards, halve the 56 hours to 28.
Are these lights ordinary incandescent lamps? Changing for LED would extend the period drastically?
Flashing yellow and white caution lights for like construction vehicles and stuff. I have a led light bar for it in my windsheild.If they won't run for 2 - 3 hours without causing problems, then you urgently need a new battery or attention to the charging system.
We're not familiar with the term "caution lights" in the UK. Can you enlighten us a little, please?
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