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Old 08-20-07 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by NotAsFat
It's really not hard to build an excellent light yourself. Get one of the outdoor halogen fixtures, put a 12 degree spot bulb in it. Add a little loctite and silicone sealant to vibration-proof it. Mount it on your bars using a conduit hanger, and wire it to your choice of battery pack. Cost of materials should run under $80 if you stick to SLA batteries. More exotic batteries cost a bit more. Fore more info, check this thread.


I found this track light in a thrift store for $1. I removed the base containing an 115VAC to 12VDC converter and used an EMT conduit hanger as a clamp as well. I use a 7AH SLA battery and 20 watt MR-16 bulb with it.
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