18v NiCad powertool battery for lights?
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18v NiCad powertool battery for lights?
Has anyone ever tried using one of these to power a bike lighting system?
I plan on commuting through most of the year and a fair portion of my 12 mile ride is on poorly/non lit roads, so I will need a bit more than a flashing 'see me' type LED light. I would also have see me type lights mounted so I wouldn't need the big light for more than about 20-30 minutes each way. I would be able to recharge at work if neccessary.
It just so happens that a craftsman 18V powertool battery fits perfectly in a water bottle cage.
Any suggestions on what light would be compatible to this power source would be appreciated.
thanks,
Pete
I plan on commuting through most of the year and a fair portion of my 12 mile ride is on poorly/non lit roads, so I will need a bit more than a flashing 'see me' type LED light. I would also have see me type lights mounted so I wouldn't need the big light for more than about 20-30 minutes each way. I would be able to recharge at work if neccessary.
It just so happens that a craftsman 18V powertool battery fits perfectly in a water bottle cage.
Any suggestions on what light would be compatible to this power source would be appreciated.
thanks,
Pete
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Has anyone ever tried using one of these to power a bike lighting system?
I plan on commuting through most of the year and a fair portion of my 12 mile ride is on poorly/non lit roads, so I will need a bit more than a flashing 'see me' type LED light. I would also have see me type lights mounted so I wouldn't need the big light for more than about 20-30 minutes each way. I would be able to recharge at work if neccessary.
It just so happens that a craftsman 18V powertool battery fits perfectly in a water bottle cage.
Any suggestions on what light would be compatible to this power source would be appreciated.
thanks,
Pete
I plan on commuting through most of the year and a fair portion of my 12 mile ride is on poorly/non lit roads, so I will need a bit more than a flashing 'see me' type LED light. I would also have see me type lights mounted so I wouldn't need the big light for more than about 20-30 minutes each way. I would be able to recharge at work if neccessary.
It just so happens that a craftsman 18V powertool battery fits perfectly in a water bottle cage.
Any suggestions on what light would be compatible to this power source would be appreciated.
thanks,
Pete
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Wow, those things are cheap. I thought Lithium batteries were big $$$$$. Looks like it is the way to go.
I guess halogen is the way to go for the lamp or can I get enough light out of LEDs? I would like to go with the LEDs if possible for their ruggedness and efficiency.
I guess halogen is the way to go for the lamp or can I get enough light out of LEDs? I would like to go with the LEDs if possible for their ruggedness and efficiency.
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Wow, those things are cheap. I thought Lithium batteries were big $$$$$. Looks like it is the way to go.
I guess halogen is the way to go for the lamp or can I get enough light out of LEDs? I would like to go with the LEDs if possible for their ruggedness and efficiency.
I guess halogen is the way to go for the lamp or can I get enough light out of LEDs? I would like to go with the LEDs if possible for their ruggedness and efficiency.
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I could go with 2 or more batteries in parrallel. Or are there issues with doing so?
I think I will look into the led systems.
thanks.
I think I will look into the led systems.
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Everything you need to know and build a very bright LED headlight is here.
https://pilom.com/BicycleElectronics/...lectronics.htm
P7 extremely bright battery power only power LED.
https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12721
Power LED suitable for dynamo or battery
https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2394
Triple LED dynamo or battery powered DIY bicycle light.
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=186066
https://pilom.com/BicycleElectronics/...lectronics.htm
P7 extremely bright battery power only power LED.
https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12721
Power LED suitable for dynamo or battery
https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2394
Triple LED dynamo or battery powered DIY bicycle light.
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=186066
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The battery capacity is additive up to a point. Each pack has it's own internal resistance that will reduce it's run time and that can vary from pack to pack. That probably wouldn't be a problem for any group of packs below 3 or 4. More than that and you might see an effect.
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Ryobi 18v with 15W Halogen
I have used a Auto Driving light, replaced with a 15W bulb (hard to find) and have been running it off an 18 Volt Ryobi battery for a while (light use). I can get 1 hour+ run times. Overvoltaging the bulb will decrease its life but dang its bright. I've used it maybe 10 hours total. Went for a ride with the girlfriend the other night. I gave her the bike with the big light on it and I could not ride in front of her because of the shadow it created right in front of me. It also drove me nuts because I could not tell if a car or her behind me.