Finding 12v equivalant to 230v bulb?

JohnCleary

Evening folks,
I want to buy one of these for the boat interior (12v): http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=30001&langId=-1&catalogId=1500001101&productId=1500207651&clickfrom=image

Now, its a lamp that uses a 230v G9 bulb, which can be found at the likes of here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10-G9-60W-Halogen-Long-Life-Bulbs-2500Hr-FREE-P-P_W0QQitemZ110217602752QQihZ001QQcategoryZ20706QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Does anyone know if there is a 12v equivalant on the market? Would only be looking for 10-20w bulb... I don't know if one exists at all. A simple + and - is all it requires, would make direct connection (bypass pull switch) as I have a switchpanel at the door of the cabin

youtheman

John,

Are you thinking of modifying a standard 230 V light fitting to make it compatible with 24V bulb, or are you looking at getting complete 24 V system (holder, switch and bulb). The former is not recommended as the internal cable in the lamp will not be rated for the increased Amps.

JohnCleary

Im looking to get a 230v to work on 12v

I plan on re-wiring and by-passing the switch (I have my own switch elsewhere on a switchpanel) to compensate for current increase. The only thing that would remain the same is the holder.

Anyhow I don't htink G9 are available in 12v so i'm back to the drawing board

Dilbert75

Any help?

JohnCleary

Thank's for the link

I ended up taking down the old light shade, sanded it down, primed and spray painted... problem solved