36V lights??? recommendation?

[callagga]

Hi,

Now I'm going to have a 36V electric bike I'm wondering if there are in fact 36V headlights I could use? If so any recommendations?

Or perhaps it's best to stick to a weaker battery light not to drain the 10Ah battery for this?

Tks

 

[ecat]

Ebikes.ca has LED front and rear lights that run off 24-72 Volts. They only consume 1 Watt or less. They are bright, but the beam is not controlled by a lense, so the throw is not all that far. You could use a DC-DC converter and run a 6 or 12 V light . Look at ebay 200256084739 or 260395277330. I found one on ebay that has an 18-72v input, and 3.3, 6 and 12 V out for $7.00 plus shipping. The best headlights are the european ones with shaped beams. Peter white cycles has these. I got the Inoled extreme, it's pricy but plenty bright, and only consumes 3 watts.

 

[dogman dan]

If the drain on the battery is not a problem, 36v light bulbs are avaliable from scooter parts retailers like electricscooterparts. I am using a 36v halogen from a EV global. It's nice, but I don't need the range on the morning ride, since it's downhill. I also use a good but inexpensive led flashlight from sams club. I mount that on the helmet. It's a bit dim for riding a route you don't know every pothole location though.

 

[callagga]

Any other options guys re:

[1] DC-DC converter (36V to 12V) - where to buy / how much?

[2] 12V lights without the charge & which option to go for
* (a) halogen,
* (b) newer LED based lights (e.g. http://cygolite.com/products/new/TridenX/index.html)

[3] I'm having a hard time find where to buy such a light (from point [2]) which doesn't include the existing battery/charger with it too? (noting I'll already have the battery from my eBike & a DC-DC converter).

 

[JB_EB]

Try doing a search for Cree LEDs. Something like this link in Australia:

http://www.ledshoponline.com/high_power_mr16_led_10deg.htm

If you are reasonably handy, there are several links on DIY lights that could be adapted to house this LED light. if you already have a dc to dc converter this would be ideal.

JohnB