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Has anyone had experience with using one of these batteries http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/product/1915-Universal_Jump_Starter:_400_Amp for running a couple/string of lights off it.  I thought battery is smaller and lighter making it easy to carry around.  I don't know how long it would last between charges.

Hello,

We took two rechargeable lanterns this year (no EHU), one LED and one flourescennt . The LED was brightest but used the flourescent more as it had remote control and with young children was handy at night because of that.

We have just bought (ahead of next year - or hopefully later this month) a camping gaz Stellia CV which uses a Butane Propene mix (according to the gas can) with two mantles. It gives off an extremely bright light (apparently equivalent to 150w on full) which can of course be lowered.

It does however being gas have to be used far more carefully and we intend ours to be an outside lamp because of the children and use the two rechargeable lanterns in the tent.

Cheers

Quote: Originally posted by No Faff on 10/9/2008

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Has anyone had experience with using one of these batteries http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/product/1915-Universal_Jump_Starter:_400_Amp for running a couple/string of lights off it.  I thought battery is smaller and lighter making it easy to carry around.  I don't know how long it would last between charges.

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I've got a 5 in 1 /17ah /12-240v power station from towsure product code P439 which i use to power a 10 inch tv and dvd player which is 20 watts.It is avaliable from towsure for about £85 but it is for sale at malpins for £69.I have not fully tested it to see how long it last yet.

Quote: Originally posted by peach18 on 30/5/2006

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Also, have recently seen an inverter in a camping equipment magazine. I'm guessing that by connecting one of these to the car battery you can then use a normal household table lamp with a 3 pin plug. Would it give out the same amount of light as at home and how long could we run it for before draining the car battery?

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We don't use an inverter for camping, but my husband got issued with one for work as he has a few 240v power tools that he occasionally needs to use in locations where there's no power. Every time he's used it, it's blown a fuse on his van, so we're not very impressed!

We manage fine with an LED lantern for ambient light and LED headlights (approx £5 from a builders merchant) for task lighting. The headlights are brilliant as they're very bright, shine right on what you're looking at and leave your hands free.

 

 

Quote: Originally posted by Merry on 30/5/2006

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If you need light that is bright enough to actually do something eg read rather than to illuminate a space, then the best thing is a headtorch. Don't laugh, I have given in and bought one for myself this year and wish I had done so ages ago. A clear bright light which is always pointing exactly where you want it to and leaves your hands free.

Just be careful you don't buy one that is too clumsy or heavy on your head! MT

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And why should people laugh at something so eminently practical, I'd like to know?

They're brill, I wouldn't be without mine. Mr F uses his at home as well, ideal for searching in dark corners of the loft where you're standing in yru own light.

They're the only thing for clearing up after the dogs after dark - there's no way I can hold two leads, a torch and a poo bag!