Power Supply for Westcott Spiderlites

Kinkajou

Hi folks, I'm looking to get some Westcott spiderlites and was hoping to get a recommendation on powering these guys when an outlet is not immediately available. Any suggestions? I'm just trying to get ideas about potential options right now, so budget is not an issue at this point.

Thanks!

ziggy53

It's not clear from your question if you already have the SpiderLites or if you are looking at purchasing a Spiderlite kit and exploring options.

If you have not yet purchased the Spiderlites yet, and if you want AC/DC operation, look at their kit designed for this application:

http://fjwestcott.com/product/lighting/spiderlite-td3-acdc-nicd-xs-softbox-kit

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If you already have the lights and you wish to keep any remaining warranty, look at the Westcott accessories:

http://fjwestcott.com/product/accessories/400w-inverter-with-xlr-4-pin-connector

http://fjwestcott.com/product/accessories/nickel-cadmium-battery-14-4-volt

http://fjwestcott.com/product/accessories/charger-for-nicd-battery

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If you have the lights and are unconcerned about warranty, their DC system looks to be based upon a simple and (relatively) cheap 400W modified sine wave inverter, so just about any similar inverter should work. As for the battery recommendation, I still prefer deep discharge lead-acid batteries and a traditional automotive-style AC charger for the best price vs performance. Yes, this sort of lead-acid battery is heavy and requires maintenance, but it's old and proven technology that works pretty well in many situations. Match the battery capacity to your needs for number of lights and run times.

Be careful with any battery powered system if you have to work on wet ground, and be careful during the charger connect/disconnect process to prevent accidental shorts and/or sparking.

Any battery powered system can be hazardous if used carelessly or incorrectly. Any loss or liability is the users' and the users' alone.

Kinkajou

Thanks, this is a great start!