The 12V Portable Battery Box is the essential accessory for "off-grid" lighting. It provides a bridge between your 12V LED strips and standard AA batteries, making it the perfect solution for festivals, campsites, or rallies where you are away from your vehicle or a mains power source.
This box is designed to be lightweight and user-friendly, allowing you to mount your lights anywhere—even at the far end of a field.
Standard 12V Output: By holding 8 x AA batteries, it combines their voltage to create a 12V output (1.5V x 8 = 12V ), ensuring your "Dream Chasing" or single-color strips run at their intended brightness.
Integral On/Off Switch: No need to unplug the lights to save power; the built-in rocker switch allows you to manage your battery life easily.
Universal DC Jack: The 5.5mm x 2.1mm plug is the industry standard. It fits perfectly into the receiver lead of our 5m and 8m LED strips.
Performance & Battery Life
While runtimes vary based on the "mode" your lights are in, here is what you can expect:
Approximate Runtime:5 to 8 hours.
Efficiency Tip: "Dream Chasing" (moving) patterns generally use less power than "Solid White" because not all LEDs are on at maximum brightness at once.
Go Green: We highly recommend using rechargeable NiMH batteries. While they have a slightly lower nominal voltage (1.2V ), the high-quality internal circuitry of our LED strips will still operate effectively, and you'll save money in the long run.
Strategic Setup for Flagpoles
If you are using this with our 7-Meter Telescopic Flagpole, consider this setup:
Placement: Don't let the battery box hang by the wire. The 500mm lead is designed to be tucked into a small pouch or taped to the base of the pole.
Weather Protection: While the LED strips are waterproof, the Battery Box is NOT.
Pro Tip: Place the battery box inside a small waterproof dry bag or a simple "Ziploc" bag at the base of your pole to keep it safe from morning dew or rain.
Strain Relief: Use a Velcro strap to secure the connection between the battery box and the LED lead to prevent the wind from pulling the plug out.
Technical Summary
Feature
Specification
Compatibility
All 12V LED Strips
Power Source
8 x AA Batteries (Not included)
Connector
5.5mm x 2.1mmMale DC Jack
Lead Length
500mm ( 0.5Meters)
Best For
Total portability away from vehicles
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