On Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:54:58 -0700, AS wrote:

On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 4:31:19 PM UTC-4, wrote:
According to their FAQ page, it runs on 100 Volts to 200 Volts,
Alternating Current only. If using batteries to provide AC power
through an inverter, a "small" inverter will power 1 square foot (.0929
sq Meter). A "large" inverter will power 2 square feet (.186 sq meter).
Current draw is 1 milliamp per square inch, so 1 square foot is 144
milliamps.

Doesn't sound practical. Intense flashing LEDs are a better bet. At
least they won't require an extension cord.


Doesn't sound practical.
Well - not so fast! Maybe it is not practical on our gliders but how
about turning the backs of our trailers into one 'big-ass' stop light?
Could a 12VDC fed inverter provide enough AC juice to light up a 1m^2
surface? 1m^2 = 1,550in^2, so according to the above, one would need
1,550mA or 1.55A. That doesn't sound too bad.
Opinions?

Nice thought!

But, one tiny niggle: is their orange paint red enough to count as a
stoplight? IIRC transport authorities tend to be picky about that.
Remember Lumilor doesn't do red because materials cost.


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