hey techies, a little help here, please
I've found some LED light fixtures at Harbor Freight that my wife likes. They provide plenty of light where we need it and look like they belong there. They operate on 6 AA batteries but are actually ...
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JiminDenver - You're right. I have practically rebuilt every other fixture - just had enough of that experience and wanting a simple solution. In case the things throws craps, just slip them out of the mounting and slap in a new one. Guess I'd better visit HF for some backups, before these disappear from inventory. Isn't it amazing how you can find something neat then go back for more and never find the same item again?
Anyway, now I have the fixture and the second power supply ready to go but encountered another question. I had planned to wire the power supply to the circuit that supplies the range hood fan/light. That circuit is "hot" any time the battery is connected or the converter is on. That means the power supply is "hot" almost always. What kind of problems might this cause other than just a very small constant current draw? We boondock a bunch and need as much battery conservation as possible. I'm starting to think that two out of three ain't bad and that she could cook with a flashlight.
Anyway, now I have the fixture and the second power supply ready to go but encountered another question. I had planned to wire the power supply to the circuit that supplies the range hood fan/light. That circuit is "hot" any time the battery is connected or the converter is on. That means the power supply is "hot" almost always. What kind of problems might this cause other than just a very small constant current draw? We boondock a bunch and need as much battery conservation as possible. I'm starting to think that two out of three ain't bad and that she could cook with a flashlight.
