Spot lights

[wacco_fozzy]

Hi Devocean,

I don't know where you're based but Australian Battery Wholesalers in Acacia Ridge in Brisbane had a portable rechargeble spotty on display that looked like it could bore a hole in the moon.

Their phone no is 07 3272 2377

Cheers, Wacco_Fozzy

[dfox]

Dont be fooled by rated candle power of spot lights, ive done a lot of roo shooting and gone through a bloody lot of lights, my night eater is only using a 50 watt bulb, but throws a brighter better shaped and more intence beam then nearly anything else ive used, it all comes down to the quality and shape of the reflector, value for money id choose a powerbeam 9inch 100watt at roughly $150, or the lightforce which is a little lighter and about the same price.Ive also tried a Watco lazer light which shoots a narrower beam a lot further but i found it to narrow and your constantly moving the beam around to much just to see.As for the mercury bulbed units like the hellas etc from tjm ,there good driving lights but are far to expensive.Theres also a new 24 volt unit with a built in inverter to run on 12 volts from power beam which i havent seen yet but from all reports is brilliant, other then that mate your buggered!

[Sportfish_5]

Try these

http://www.rct.net.au/PDF/Brochures/.../VL_Lights.pdf

We use them on our underground loaders operating on tele-remotes.

Cheers

Greg

[Jack_Lives_Here]

dfox is on the money, beware of CP ratings quoted on some of the imported product. Powabeam and Lightforce are Aussie made. The night eaters are a great light also but also pricey - the old rule applies - you get what you pay for.

Powabeam - alluminium housing and a rugged light. Some of the metal components, I believe would not cope well in a saltwater environment. The lens is also glass.

Lightforce - polycarbonate construction (11 secret herbs and spices recipe) can be focused from flood to a spot. The 9" handheld light will shine a hell of a long way.

I work in a non related industry and sell equal amounts of both the Aussie lights. My preference is for the Lightforce for marine use. [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]

[devocean]

Dfox and Jack Lives here how does the lightforce go in terms of battery drag do they drag lots of power quickly? I have a charger on my motor but still wooul like to know how quickly they draw power from a car battery

Thanks Devocean

[roz]

2 kilometres did you say??? There is a good one on top of Bustard Heads.
Best of luck Roz.

[Jack_Lives_Here]

Not sure on exact figures of draw but to give you an indication - I can get about 1 hour from a 7amp motorbike battery in my portable unit.
I've never flattened the battery of the car when spotlighting BUT remember a car has a large alternator. If your motor is 4 stroke then it would be fine.

[devocean]

I settled on lightforce striker 100 watts draws about 2.6amps shines like a beauty will hopefully be trying it out tonight chasing reds if i can get someone to go. Thanks for everyones advice. However if you think I made the wrong choice please let me know.

Thanks Devocean

[blaze]

Hi Devocean
I think if its a 12 volt light it will draw 8.33 amps
watts devided by volts equalls amps
cheers
blaze

[CHRIS_aka_GWH]

I shines like a beauty will hopefully be trying it out tonight chasing reds if i can get someone to go.

I never knew those reds acted like moths - the things you learn on Ausfish .

[devocean]

Theres always one smart .... bloody person.