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how long would a 55w bulb last on a battery?

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PostPosted: 04:10 - 06 Apr 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

It will last longer than a shock, and less than an offer to replace your motor. Wink
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PostPosted: 09:09 - 06 Apr 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

It may not last long at all, as the 18V of your drill battery may kill the bulb.

But, assuming that the bulb is happy running at 18V.

Rough calculation, the bulb is 55W, so current drawn is 55/18 = 3A

Your battery is 2AH, so you'll drain it in 2/3 of an hour - 40 minutes.

There's lots of assumptions there (the bulb current will be a bit different at 18V assuming it works, because it'll be running at a hotter temperature, the battery capacity varies with discharge rate, the battery voltage varies during discharge depending upon whatever cell chemistry it has) - but it's so far off your 3-4 hours that it isn't worth trying to take them all into account.
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