Nov 1, 2012 #1 tahir4awan Full Member level 4 Joined Nov 29, 2010 Messages 213 Helped 16 Reputation 32 Reaction score 17 Trophy points 1,308 Location Germany Activity points 3,116 Is it possible to run a 25Watt 220Volt AC Saver bulb with a 12Volt Battery?
Nov 1, 2012 #2 Tahmid Advanced Member level 6 Joined Jun 17, 2008 Messages 4,764 Helped 1,799 Reputation 3,590 Reaction score 1,662 Trophy points 1,413 Location Berkeley, California Activity points 30,714 Yes, it is possible, but the voltage must be stepped up. The CFL may be run from a high voltage DC supply. So, just stepping up the 12VDC to around 300VDC should be enough. Here's one simple circuit you can use: https://www.siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_102473/article.html Hope this helps. Tahmid.
Yes, it is possible, but the voltage must be stepped up. The CFL may be run from a high voltage DC supply. So, just stepping up the 12VDC to around 300VDC should be enough. Here's one simple circuit you can use: https://www.siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_102473/article.html Hope this helps. Tahmid.