Difficult Question: What Would Happen If I Hook Up A 9.6v Battery To Run A 12v Light?

by William on August 31, 2009


I want to attempt to “upgrade” my cycling light system by hooking up an old, unused Makita 9.6 volt battery from a drill to a 12 volt light. Does anyone know if this will work???

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RJ August 31, 2009 at 10:21 am

As long as you are dealing with an incandescent light bulb, you will get a light with significantly less light output. Fluorescents or LED’s probably will not turn on.

dr schmitty August 31, 2009 at 10:21 am

lower voltage equals a dimmer bulb; the current capacity of the batteries would determine how long it stays lit

☠Hello, I Love You☠ August 31, 2009 at 10:21 am

Way to think outside the box. I say go for it.
I dont know what will happen.

Yo! August 31, 2009 at 10:21 am

You wont get the full luminance of the bulb. Don’t expect an explosion or anything though.

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