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Bit OT: Wiring Cold Cathodes |
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reptileink
Joined: Nov 08 2008 Posts: 16 Location: WOON-socket, RI |
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:41 am
Is it possible to power them with a 9v battery? I build dioramas and wanted to install some cold cathodes as warehouse overhead lighting, but have nowhere to power them to.
Was thinking a 9volt battery box might do the trick, but would it be strong enough to power both bulbs? |
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kornholio788
Joined: May 02 2005 Posts: 9744 Location: Racine, WI  2000 Dodge Neon Last updated: 04/20/08 |
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:07 am
No. It will ruin the transformers. Run a car battery up there if nessesary.
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PwrRngr
Joined: Jul 19 2007 Posts: 2483 2003 Ford Mustang Last updated: 11/15/08 |
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:09 am
No, b/c of the transformer is designed for 12V. I've heard the transformer is sensitive to underpowering it.
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reptileink
Joined: Nov 08 2008 Posts: 16 Location: WOON-socket, RI |
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:18 am
ok, how about wiring it to a 12v ac/dc adapter to plug into 110 outlets??
BTW PwrRngr....>GO COLTS! |
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kornholio788
Joined: May 02 2005 Posts: 9744 Location: Racine, WI 2000 Dodge Neon Last updated: 04/20/08 |
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:26 am
Yes you can do that.
And Go Pack Go! |
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reptileink
Joined: Nov 08 2008 Posts: 16 Location: WOON-socket, RI |
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:29 am
Since I don't have the inverter in hand, how would I go about wiring the adapter. Doesn't the inverter have a 4 pin connector? Which wires would I wire to?
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mx107marlin
Joined: Aug 12 2007 Posts: 3127 Location: Springfield, OH 1996 Lexus ES-Series Last updated: 08/31/07 2005 Ford Focus Last updated: 08/26/08 2004 Honda CRF 450R Last updated: 04/25/08 |
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:55 am
Nope, it just has the 2 wires, Red and Black. Red is positive, black is negative. If you get the 15" cathode, keep in mind that it is designed for a computer, it will still work, but you'll have to cut off the 4-pin connector and use the yellow wire for positive and black wire for negative. |
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reptileink
Joined: Nov 08 2008 Posts: 16 Location: WOON-socket, RI |
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:12 am
so let's see if I have this straight
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kornholio788
Joined: May 02 2005 Posts: 9744 Location: Racine, WI 2000 Dodge Neon Last updated: 04/20/08 |
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:39 am
Ya pretty much. It is very straight forward. When you have them in your hands you will be able to figure it out. If not ask and we will help ya.
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reptileink
Joined: Nov 08 2008 Posts: 16 Location: WOON-socket, RI |
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:52 am
cool, thanks all!
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