External power source for rope lights

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around powering a 10-foot strand of rope lights without access to a standard electrical outlet. Participants explore potential solutions, including alternative power sources and the necessary specifications for the lights.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks advice on powering rope lights for a limited duration without using a car battery.
  • Another participant inquires about the voltage and current requirements of the rope lights.
  • A different participant suggests that the voltage might be 120V but is uncertain about the current specifications.
  • One suggestion includes using a specific low-voltage LED rope light as a simpler alternative.
  • It is proposed that a couple of 6V lantern batteries could sufficiently power the 10-foot LED rope lights for an extended period.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the exact voltage and current requirements for the rope lights, and multiple potential solutions are being discussed without agreement on the best approach.

Contextual Notes

There is uncertainty regarding the current requirements for the rope lights, and the discussion includes various assumptions about power sources and their feasibility.

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Hi,

I am pretty new to this so I hope that someone can help me. I am trying to power a 10' strand of rope lights (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G6MNF2/?tag=pfamazon01-20) for 3.5 to 4 hours. The lights are mounted on a box that is not near an electrical outlet. Is it possible to do without using something like a car battery? Also, I could put a switch on it so that the lights don't run continually. I'm not sure how to do this so I thought I would ask here for some help.

Thanks!
 
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Do you know what voltage and current they need?
 
Hi vk6kro, I think the voltage is 120V. I don't know about the current. I might be able to find out but I'm not sure.
 
Maybe something like this would be simpler:
http://www.noveltylights.com/low_voltage_LED_rope_light.htm

Edit: A couple of 6v lantern batteries should run 10ft of led rope lights for quite a while.
 
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