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Flashing led lights with no batteries

09-02-2020 10:48am

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Kaldo

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Hi,

Is it possible to connect flashing led lights to the power instead of a battery. I've got them with 3AA batteries however I don't want to change them every now and then so I was thinking of connecting them to the power instead.

Is it possible? Or there is risk of overcharge coming from home power (internal resistance) instead?

Thanks

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#2 09-02-2020 10:51am

colm_mcm

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You’ll have to start again and explain what the lights do please!

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#3 09-02-2020 10:55am

Kaldo

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Sorry. These flashing lights will be installed in a dummy alarm box.

Thanks

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#4 09-02-2020 11:02am

colm_mcm

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Kaldo wrote: »

Sorry. These flashing lights will be installed in a dummy alarm box.

Thanks

Just get the right LED setup and it will last 4/5 years.

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#5 09-02-2020 1:26pm

Kaldo

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With batteries running you mean? I don't think they might last that long.

Any recommendation of the right LED?

Thanks

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#6 09-02-2020 7:34pm

LenWoods

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Mains battery eliminator
Not sure how reputable or safe these actually are;
But you may be able to source a brand which carries a BS number or stamp which gives additional peace of mind.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Re-placer-Eliminator-Adapter-Electronic/dp/B07ZVX538K/ref=pd_aw_sbs_23_2/259-3193048-4137059?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07ZVX538K&pd_rd_r=cec09ee0-5ce6-4233-b4bc-8c2f0d28e66b&pd_rd_w=2GFIT&pd_rd_wg=6iWAX&pf_rd_p=15216146-4434-47f5-99d9-56240c85bf4d&pf_rd_r=YX8SGMQTMCTPEW0SW0RF&psc=1&refRID=YX8SGMQTMCTPEW0SW0RF

I first saw the AA model at Christmas in my local B&Q

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