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re: I need some electrician help

Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:30 am to
Posted by Tigah in the ATL
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2005
27539 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:30 am to
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batteries are DC only while your light fixture requires 120V AC.
the circuit doesn't care if it's AC or DC.
Posted by Rush2112
Asheville
Member since Mar 2008
842 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 10:38 am to
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the circuit doesn't care if it's AC or DC.


Say what?? The bulb certainly cares. Apply a household battery, or even a care battery to a standard bulb ain't gonna do the trick.
Posted by Layabout
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2011
11082 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:25 am to
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the circuit doesn't care if it's AC or DC.

You can test an incandescent bulb with 12VDC. You'll get a dim glow, not full brightness.
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