Quick and easy accessory light

[The Warthog]

I always hated trying to see things on my ep tray under the scope, usually while holding an ep in each hand, and the torch in my teeth to see what I was doing. So, last year I went to my local automotive supplier, and bought a red 12v truck clearance light, and screwed it to the inside of my tripod leg, just above the ep tray. I connected up a pair of 6v batteries, using lamp cord and a switch, and now have a handy light to illuminate my eps as I work.

The batteries wore out recently, and I went and got a new battery and a pair of 6v bulbs to replace the 12v ones that came with the lamp. It's just as bright, and should save on batteries.

The lamp cost me less than $10 Cdn, and the batteries are about $12. Very convenient.

[OXO]

Nice idea Warhog may look into doing that myself with mt setup!

James

[The Warthog]

Thought I'd show you a picture, as my explanations don't seem to work...

The battery usually sits on the ground, silly! I used a lamp switch on the cord so I could turn it on and off.

[tom.yates]

Good idea WH may just do that myself.

[col]

but the battery has used up all the tray? where you gonna put the eyepieces now? :lol:

[col]

oops sorry didnt read all of it :lol:

[The Warthog]

...and what did you say you did again?.....

I didn't, I don't think. I'm a network administrator for the Canadian Government, and a part time enforcer for the Opium Tong.

[mark RD]

Thats a good Idea thanks warthog, I going to try an economy version with 4 red LEDs

Mark