Question: How long will a light run off of a battery?
Answer:
Every battery is different and the amount of time you can burn the lights vary. It is
extremely important that you use a "Deep Cycle" battery and not a "Marine Starting"
battery. For more information click on the links below:
Every battery is different and the amount of time you can burn the lights vary. It is
extremely important that you use a "Deep Cycle" battery and not a "Marine Starting"
battery. For more information click on the links below:
Question: How many lights should I use?
Answer:
Fishing Lights are used in many different ways and so there is no standard answer.
However, If you are fishing from a boat we recommend using (2) lights on the same
side of the boat. One near the front seat and one near the back seat. This
illuminates the water along the entire side of the boat allowing multiple fisherman to
fish in the lighted area. If you only have one spare battery to run your lights, (2)
AquaStar lights of any wattage would give you more light than (1) Magnum light
because you can spread the light out across the side of the boat, while drawing the
same amperage from our battery. If you have multiple batteries to run your lights
from, you can run (2) Magnum lights and produce twice as much light by spreading
the light out across the side of the boat. While (1) light will attract fish, (2) lights will do
a much better job. Under most circumstances you only want submerge the lights
about two feet under the surface. This allows the lights to use the waters surface as a
mirror, thus illuminating more of the water around the lights. Secondly, the deeper
you have the lights, the more chance there is of fish tangling around the cord when
reeling them in.
Fishing Lights are used in many different ways and so there is no standard answer.
However, If you are fishing from a boat we recommend using (2) lights on the same
side of the boat. One near the front seat and one near the back seat. This
illuminates the water along the entire side of the boat allowing multiple fisherman to
fish in the lighted area. If you only have one spare battery to run your lights, (2)
AquaStar lights of any wattage would give you more light than (1) Magnum light
because you can spread the light out across the side of the boat, while drawing the
same amperage from our battery. If you have multiple batteries to run your lights
from, you can run (2) Magnum lights and produce twice as much light by spreading
the light out across the side of the boat. While (1) light will attract fish, (2) lights will do
a much better job. Under most circumstances you only want submerge the lights
about two feet under the surface. This allows the lights to use the waters surface as a
mirror, thus illuminating more of the water around the lights. Secondly, the deeper
you have the lights, the more chance there is of fish tangling around the cord when
reeling them in.
Question: Can I use a different wattage of bulb to make the light burn brighter
or dimmer for different conditions?
Answer: Yes
Every fishing condition is different and at times you may have to adjust the amount of
light you want to put in the water. If you are fishing in extremely clear water or under
the ice, you may want to reduce the light output by changing to a lower wattage bulb.
In darker or stained water you may want to boost the light output to a higher wattage
to increase the light output. We stock 50-watt, 75-watt and 100-watt bulbs.
Depending on how many batteries you have, you may be better off running (2)
100-watt AquaStar lights as compared to running (1) dual 100-watt Magnum's.
Running (2)100-watt AquaStar lights uses the same amount of power as (1) dual bulb
100-watt Magnum. The bottom line is, two lights is always going to be better than one
light no matter what wattage you use. If you have at least two batteries (2) Magnum
lights will produce the most light, but if you only have one battery, you need should
use the AquaStar's. For more information on how long you can run the lights on one
battery see "Run Time".
or dimmer for different conditions?
Answer: Yes
Every fishing condition is different and at times you may have to adjust the amount of
light you want to put in the water. If you are fishing in extremely clear water or under
the ice, you may want to reduce the light output by changing to a lower wattage bulb.
In darker or stained water you may want to boost the light output to a higher wattage
to increase the light output. We stock 50-watt, 75-watt and 100-watt bulbs.
Depending on how many batteries you have, you may be better off running (2)
100-watt AquaStar lights as compared to running (1) dual 100-watt Magnum's.
Running (2)100-watt AquaStar lights uses the same amount of power as (1) dual bulb
100-watt Magnum. The bottom line is, two lights is always going to be better than one
light no matter what wattage you use. If you have at least two batteries (2) Magnum
lights will produce the most light, but if you only have one battery, you need should
use the AquaStar's. For more information on how long you can run the lights on one
battery see "Run Time".
Question: Which color attracts the most fish...?
Answer: See "Which Color is Best"
Answer: See "Which Color is Best"
Question: How much weight does it take to submerge the light?
Answer: None
All of our lights utilize a built in ballast. It is not necessary to add any additional weight
to submerge them.
Answer: None
All of our lights utilize a built in ballast. It is not necessary to add any additional weight
to submerge them.
Question: Are the bulbs and globes replaceable?
Answer: Yes.
The exterior Polycarbonate Tube Guard , the Inner Quartz Globe, and the Halogen
Bulbs are all easily replaced. Each light comes with instructions on how to replace
each item. You can order replacement parts on the Products page of this website.
See Instructions on how to replace them.
Answer: Yes.
The exterior Polycarbonate Tube Guard , the Inner Quartz Globe, and the Halogen
Bulbs are all easily replaced. Each light comes with instructions on how to replace
each item. You can order replacement parts on the Products page of this website.
See Instructions on how to replace them.
Question: I have a cigarette lighter in my boat, can I plug the light into it?
Answer: Not recommended
Our lights come with standard alligator battery clips that are designed to attach directly
to a battery. If you want to plug the light into a cigarette lighter type of outlet you will
have to replace the battery clips with a cigarette lighter type plug. We use the alligator
clips on our lights because many 12v outlets on boats are not wired or fused to accept
a sustained high amperage draw from the battery. If you replace the alligator clips with
a plug, be sure the circuit is fused so damage can not occur to your boats wiring. We
recommend using a "spare" Deep Cycle battery to operate your lights and never your
main starting battery.
Answer: Not recommended
Our lights come with standard alligator battery clips that are designed to attach directly
to a battery. If you want to plug the light into a cigarette lighter type of outlet you will
have to replace the battery clips with a cigarette lighter type plug. We use the alligator
clips on our lights because many 12v outlets on boats are not wired or fused to accept
a sustained high amperage draw from the battery. If you replace the alligator clips with
a plug, be sure the circuit is fused so damage can not occur to your boats wiring. We
recommend using a "spare" Deep Cycle battery to operate your lights and never your
main starting battery.
Question: I fish the ocean and need to get the light down for it to work. What
depth can you go to without problems? Can add on to the power-cords?
Answer: The lights will not leak at depths of at least 50'. However, extending the
power-cord on any 12VDC light will increase the amperage draw on the battery. The
longer the cord, the more amperage will be required to make the light burn its
brightest. Most people do not like fishing them too deep because the fish tend to wrap
around the power cords when reeling them in. The power-cords are cut to the length
that optimizes the brightness of the lights under all conditions and we do not
recommend adding to them.
depth can you go to without problems? Can add on to the power-cords?
Answer: The lights will not leak at depths of at least 50'. However, extending the
power-cord on any 12VDC light will increase the amperage draw on the battery. The
longer the cord, the more amperage will be required to make the light burn its
brightest. Most people do not like fishing them too deep because the fish tend to wrap
around the power cords when reeling them in. The power-cords are cut to the length
that optimizes the brightness of the lights under all conditions and we do not
recommend adding to them.
Question: I want to use two or more Magnum lights to light up the water around
my dock. Can I use a 120VAC to 12VDC Power Supply or a 12 VDC Battery
Charger to run the lights? How big of power supply or charger do I need?
Answer: Yes
You can use a AC to DC Power Supply or any 12VDC Battery Charger to run your
lights. Be sure to get a converter or charger that puts out more amperage than the
lights require in order to obtain maximum brightness.
See Power Supplies for information and also check out our 120VAC Lights
my dock. Can I use a 120VAC to 12VDC Power Supply or a 12 VDC Battery
Charger to run the lights? How big of power supply or charger do I need?
Answer: Yes
You can use a AC to DC Power Supply or any 12VDC Battery Charger to run your
lights. Be sure to get a converter or charger that puts out more amperage than the
lights require in order to obtain maximum brightness.
See Power Supplies for information and also check out our 120VAC Lights
Question: Do you carry any 120VAC lights?
Answer: Yes
We now carry 200 watt and 300 watt, 120VAC Magnum's that put out over 1.5 Millon
C.P. of light. See 120VAC lights for details.
We now carry 200 watt and 300 watt, 120VAC Magnum's that put out over 1.5 Millon
C.P. of light. See 120VAC lights for details.
Question: What is the the difference between Halogen lights, Fluorescent
lights and LED lights?
lights and LED lights?
Answer: See Lights by Comparison
Question: Why don't you have 4' fluorescent models to compete with other
companies who make them?
companies who make them?
Answer:
The 4' fluorescent lights are not affordable to most fisherman and therefore, we would
not sell enough of them to justify the expense of building them. Plus, all fluorescent
lights utilize a an electronic inverter (ballast) which is extremely vulnerable to power
fluctuations. Electronic inverters require a voltage range between 10.5VDC and
14VDC to operate efficiently. Voltages higher or lower than that will cause the
inverter to fail. First indications of this will darkening of the bulb ends and poor quality
light. Eventually the bulb will fail to light. Inverter failures are extremely high when
using them as fishing lights, because as the light burns, it is de-charging the battery.
Once the battery voltage drops below 11.5 volts, damage to the inverter begins.
Therefore, we have decided to stay out of the fluorescent light business due to
people experiencing pre-mature inverter failures.
The 4' fluorescent lights are not affordable to most fisherman and therefore, we would
not sell enough of them to justify the expense of building them. Plus, all fluorescent
lights utilize a an electronic inverter (ballast) which is extremely vulnerable to power
fluctuations. Electronic inverters require a voltage range between 10.5VDC and
14VDC to operate efficiently. Voltages higher or lower than that will cause the
inverter to fail. First indications of this will darkening of the bulb ends and poor quality
light. Eventually the bulb will fail to light. Inverter failures are extremely high when
using them as fishing lights, because as the light burns, it is de-charging the battery.
Once the battery voltage drops below 11.5 volts, damage to the inverter begins.
Therefore, we have decided to stay out of the fluorescent light business due to
people experiencing pre-mature inverter failures.
Question: Why do your lights cost so much less than other lights?
Answer: Our goal is to make our products affordable to "every" fisherman who wants
to buy them. Most fisherman can not spend $100 to $300 for a fishing light. And
regardless of what you might hear or read, it doesn't take a $200 light to attract fish.
Our goal at Fishing Lights Etc. is to offer "Quality Lights, Fisherman can Afford". We
hope by keeping our prices down and quality up, you will recommend us to a friend.
to buy them. Most fisherman can not spend $100 to $300 for a fishing light. And
regardless of what you might hear or read, it doesn't take a $200 light to attract fish.
Our goal at Fishing Lights Etc. is to offer "Quality Lights, Fisherman can Afford". We
hope by keeping our prices down and quality up, you will recommend us to a friend.
Question: I have a generator on my boat. Can I use a battery charger to
keep my batteries charged or is there a better method of powering the
lights?
keep my batteries charged or is there a better method of powering the
lights?
Answer: You can use a battery charger to keep your batteries charged up while you
are fishing. If the battery charger's total amp output is more than what the lights are
drawing, your batteries will remain fully charged. If not, they will still eventually run
down. A better way to power your lights with a generator is to use an AC to DC
converter or run them directly from the battery charger. This is provided you have a
battery charger that has a high enough amperage output to power the lights.
Calculate the total amp output of your lights and purchase a converter or charger that
has a total amperage output higher than you need. The more amperage you provide,
the brighter the lights will be. Also see 120VAC light
are fishing. If the battery charger's total amp output is more than what the lights are
drawing, your batteries will remain fully charged. If not, they will still eventually run
down. A better way to power your lights with a generator is to use an AC to DC
converter or run them directly from the battery charger. This is provided you have a
battery charger that has a high enough amperage output to power the lights.
Calculate the total amp output of your lights and purchase a converter or charger that
has a total amperage output higher than you need. The more amperage you provide,
the brighter the lights will be. Also see 120VAC light
Question: Can you use two 12V Deep Cycle batteries in series to run
multiple Magnum lights and at same time. I would keep the batteries charged
by using a battery charger and generator. I have a battery charger and
generator on my boat.
multiple Magnum lights and at same time. I would keep the batteries charged
by using a battery charger and generator. I have a battery charger and
generator on my boat.
Answer: Yes
That shouldn't be a problem with the system you described. For more
information on wiring batteries see "Battery Facts"
That shouldn't be a problem with the system you described. For more
information on wiring batteries see "Battery Facts"
Question: I am a striper fisherman on freshwater lake. If the fish are at depths
of 60 feet+, what depth do I need to set the lights (in clear water) to be
effective for fish at 60feet+? Also, what light color do you recommend ?
of 60 feet+, what depth do I need to set the lights (in clear water) to be
effective for fish at 60feet+? Also, what light color do you recommend ?
Answer: It is a common misconception that you should set the lights deeper in the
water just because the fish are suspended deeper. Normally there is no reason to
set the lights deeper than two to three feet under the surface regardless of how
deep the water is. Setting deeper than 2 or 3 feet will cause you to lose the "mirror
effect'. If you shine a light on the waters surface, 50% of the light will be lost to
upward reflection. The same effect is created underwater, by shining light upward.
The waters surface acts like a giant mirror any light that shines upward, is reflected
back down. This effect is lost by setting the lights to deep in the water.
See Which Color is Best for more information on which color of light to use.
water just because the fish are suspended deeper. Normally there is no reason to
set the lights deeper than two to three feet under the surface regardless of how
deep the water is. Setting deeper than 2 or 3 feet will cause you to lose the "mirror
effect'. If you shine a light on the waters surface, 50% of the light will be lost to
upward reflection. The same effect is created underwater, by shining light upward.
The waters surface acts like a giant mirror any light that shines upward, is reflected
back down. This effect is lost by setting the lights to deep in the water.
See Which Color is Best for more information on which color of light to use.
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that claim to have the best
kept "Secret" since the
1940's. As fisherman, we all
know we can't keep a secret
more than a day or two let
alone 50 years. Beware of
websites that claim to have
the biggest and best kept
secret, but never tell you
what it is or show you what it
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