Im looking to get the gear for a light trap to use in the field, so it needs to be powered by a battery of some sort. It can be on the larger/heavier side as I can drive it to locations. Im thinking of using a 2 in 1 bulb adaptor, so I can have a UV and an Incandescent light running at once against…

Tag me if i forget to reply tomorrow. My partner specialises in portable battery setups. I can come back with a list from him xD My setup is a small light portable battery and LED bulbs (different color temp and a UV one). Works great and not expensive and easy to carry around. Questions to help h…

Thanks heaps, Its not for too heavy use, just need it to go for 6-8 hours, and dont need it to recharge. Not set on any bulbs, but I was looking at this ( https://www.entosupplies.com.au/equipment/field/collecting-lights/compact-self-ballasted-black-light-28watt/ ) UV bulb as it was from a local …

Thanks, I did see that one, I just wasnt confident to buy my own gear with all the conversion rates and such. These were some of the batteries mentioned in that thread if any of them are any good. https://www.jaycar.com.au/portable-155w-power-centre-with-led-display/p/MB3748 https://www.autob…

Apparently it is hard to shop in another location. EcoFlow makes some great options that are available down there but not knowing your budget or such it’s hard but this is what he said: "It sounds like your most convenient setup would be an standard cheap AC power light tree with several bulbs of y…

Thanks so much for the info! Could you send me an example of a light tree? I think I know what you mean but im struggling to find one online, just keep getting results for christmas tree lights haha. Thanks for the tip with the incandescent bulb, ill swap it for a wide-spectrum white LED one. Im …

Sorry on the US page but Light tree this type of thing. Freestands anywhere and point to the cloth easily. Cheap AF and will allow various bulb temps and uv you can mix and match. If you have thrift stores there, heck at our thrift stores they’re like $2. Search UV Blacklight LED bulb at whatever y…

Getting the right gear for a light trap

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