Magicshine adapter

The Northern Monkey
The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
edited September 2012 in MTB buying advice
I have 2 magicshine lamps for my bars, which usually means I use 2 battery packs but they are bulky and its hard to find space!

So i've been thinking of getting an adapter to run 2 lights from 1 battery.

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Not being a 'leccy, will this cause any issues?

I'll still carry the spare battery in my pack, but would I just drain the 2 batteries really quick or would they last the same as using 1 battery per lamp if I change batteries when one starts to die?

Thanks
Santa Cruz Butcher

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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Can't see it being no different to running a front & rear light from the one battery like I do though the burn time will be much less obviously.
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  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,439
    Should just drain them twice as fast. My extremely limited understanding of these things tells me so anyhow.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yes, each battery will last half as long.
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  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    You might risk damaging the battery pack, I've read that fast discharge or recharge can limit the life of the batteries.

    Will doubling the current draw on the battery push it above the recommended level?

    Where's DIY the local light and battery expert?
  • tarbot18
    tarbot18 Posts: 531
    well magicshine sell the adaptor to run a front and rear light or 2 fronts off 1 battery so it wont be a problem as above the battery should last half as long.
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  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    jairaj wrote:
    You might risk damaging the battery pack, I've read that fast discharge or recharge can limit the life of the batteries.

    Will doubling the current draw on the battery push it above the recommended level?

    Where's DIY the local light and battery expert?

    My thoughts exactly... I don't want these batteries blowing up on my bars haha!
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    I don't think they'll blow up but, might need replacing a lot sooner than normal.
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    Ok last question...

    would it matter if i'm running 2 diifferent powered lights (one is 1200 lumen, the other 900 lumen) from the same battery? or is it all just as above?

    Thanks!
    Santa Cruz Butcher

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