Can the light be used while it is plugged in? Let's say the battery dies and I need to use it while plugged into my boat... can I?
814554
I cannot say for sure since I have never let my battery run down, but I do know that unlike some other lights it will still turn on while charging,
2111065
I keep mine plugged in most of the time and have had no problems at all......the light itself is nowhere near 1800lm.
445079
Hey there... Yes, you can use it while it's connected to the power outlet. It doesn't have a dock station.-
1494625
Yes you can; depending on what you plug in to it, the battery may drain quickly.E.g. a light bulb may be 60 watts; a microwave or toaster oven 1000 watts.Car batteries don't produce a lot of power; marine batteries are a little better.With the battery in the car, you can run the engine as a generator and re-charger.
1249350
It is not recommended to run it while plugged in. Like most rechargeable products, it it intended to run from only the battery. Properly charge up the battery before use, let it discharge and then recharge.
1611850
You might be better off with no batteries if you plan to use this light for diving. Water leaked into the battery compartment after one night dive. I don't know of any tricks.
1217969
I'd like to use this inside my sailboat cabin. Seems I should be able to put a 12v adapter onto its plug in order to use with my marine battery. Does anybody know if this sounds feasible?
1559294
Good question. I would suppose you can, as long as the rechargeable battery mets the voltage/current specifications for the light. If you aren't sure, I'd recommend against making the change.
649394
The light should stay on. ..could be from a dead battery, make sure to take the battery out between using otherwise it will die really quickly.
208712
it shouldn't drain the battery, only draw a few milliamps to keep the light lit. if you have a weak or old battery you may want to unplug it to be safe. I leave mine plugged in all the time & have had no issues.
1494628
Yes you can; depending on what you plug in to it, the battery may drain quickly. E.g. a light bulb may be 60 watts; a microwave or toaster oven 1000 watts. Car batteries don't produce a lot of power; marine batteries are a little better. With the battery in the car, you can run the engine as a generator and re-charger.
173677
If you are using rechargeable batteries, yes it can be used while the batteries charge. If you are using it while it is plugged in, make sure you remove the batteries, unless they are rechargeable.
643952
No, it requires power from the boat's battery. It is a very easy job to wire it in, and judging by the size of the wire, it draws very little power. It is also a long wire to run where you need it.
578186
I would assume you could continue using the lite plugged in, just like a laptop computer with a defunct battery can still be used when plugged in.
1201900
No, this requires a power source, you need to plug it into household power,I see no option for battery use. Also the light have a very distinct yellow cast, not the cool white I expected from LED.
199037
Yes, you can. When the unit is fully charged, it cuts off from the charging mechanism. Mine is always plugged in, and ready to go, when needed. Happy screw driving. Does'nt it seem logical? Otherwise, it would be useless when immediately needed. Go for it!!
882905
No. You plug it in. It's pretty powerful, so batteries would run out too quickly. Also make sure you wear the goggles!:)