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Originally Posted by pemmett608
Working on an art project. I want to back it with 12" X 12:" led light. . .and I have found some online but they are intended for installation into ceiling. So, is there a way I can wire the light to a battery and switch on the box containing the art? Hate to order a light and then not be able to do so. I can choose a recessed 12" X 12" ceiling light [imagine it has wires to connect to electrical wires). . .or a LED Panel with 12VDC Adapter.
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You cannot run a 110 volt light ( house hold voltage / ceiling light as you noted) from a battery.
Most every modern car, motorcycle, golf cart that utilize a battery in the system, are 12 volt.
To get to 110 volt, you'd need an entire battery bank ( think multiple large batteries in series).
My suggestion, without knowing 'exactly' what it is you are working on, is either
A: run it all off of house hold current and a common in-line lamp switch, and for go the battery option.
or
B: move everything (lights and all) over to 12volt system, such can be found among automotive, RV , golf cart, car, similar.
Then you could power it via a small motorcycle battery, between rechargings.
LaF