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Want to make battery powered light bulb, that runs on 220 VAC

12/25/2008 2:16 PM

Dear Engineer Community,

Hello, My sister and I are hoping to create a sculpture that requires a battery powered light bulb. We are currently in Moscow, so the light bulbs here run on about 220 VAC. First, is it possible and maybe even worth the effort to run this type of bulb on a battery source? We were thinking of using strings of LEDs to light our object, but it does not fit our criteria for how it should look. This picture is our inspiration.

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I have only taken basic electronics in college this past fall. Any advice or suggestions for other means of achieving our vision are greatly appreciated. Thank You

-vera

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Re: Want to make battery powered light bulb, that runs on 220 VAC

12/26/2008 12:40 AM

You may be able to use LED's if you place a thin sheet of Teflon in front of the LED's. Teflon acts as a labertian radiator when it transmits light. It does a very good job of turning a point source into an evenly distributed dome of light.

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Re: Want to make battery powered light bulb, that runs on 220 VAC

12/26/2008 1:08 AM

Hello bepa cybopoba,

How about using:

1. Step up transformer 12v/220v.

2. Use MR- 16 12v 50 watts halogen bulb.

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Re: Want to make battery powered light bulb, that runs on 220 VAC

12/26/2008 5:36 AM

If the lamp you are using in 220V AC can run in 220V DC ( eg incandescent lamp) , then have 20 nos 12 V Lead acid battery in series to light up.Other option is to use an inverter to convert 12V DC to AC 220V if the light needs AC power.

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Re: Want to make battery powered light bulb, that runs on 220 VAC

12/26/2008 7:59 AM

Thanks guest, I think and type too fast without thinking that bepa cybopoba is not an electrical person 12vdc to 220vac.

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Re: Want to make battery powered light bulb, that runs on 220 VAC

12/26/2008 9:22 AM

It is simply not worth trying to run mains lamps off 12 volts. using simple ohms law alone will tell you that quickly.

LEDs are the best bet, they will allow your lights to run far far longer on a battery than normal bulbs will.....

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Re: Want to make battery powered light bulb, that runs on 220 VAC

12/29/2008 2:50 PM

There are electroluminescent displays that are light emitting capacitors (I was told). They are flat surfaced, low amp, high voltage, and would seem to be perfect for your work. Try a Google search and see how you do. Good luck.

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