I have a streamlight ultrastinger that I am going to mount in my truck.
Streamlight recommends wiring to unswitched 12v so that it charges all the time.
Mag recommends switched 12v power for their magchargers.
I realize I have a streamlight so why not just follow streamlights recommendations, but I want to understand why it should be unswitched and what are the drawbacks of using switched power.
I am gonna guess I wont be using this light very often, just want it to be ready to go when needed- maybe a few times per month?
FWIW - my driving habits are as follows - Mon thru Fri: about 15 minutes to work, truck sits for 10 hours, then 15 minutes to get back home and truck sits for 14 hours. Figure, twice a week there will be additional driving.
On the weekends it will vary, but I figure I drive enough to charge the light for use.
I think streamlight says the charger has a .1 amp draw. Not sure if that will cause any problems with the truck battery if using unswitched 12v.
So what are your thoughts on this issue. pros and cons of the different ways of wiring it.
Streamlight recommends wiring to unswitched 12v so that it charges all the time.
Mag recommends switched 12v power for their magchargers.
I realize I have a streamlight so why not just follow streamlights recommendations, but I want to understand why it should be unswitched and what are the drawbacks of using switched power.
I am gonna guess I wont be using this light very often, just want it to be ready to go when needed- maybe a few times per month?
FWIW - my driving habits are as follows - Mon thru Fri: about 15 minutes to work, truck sits for 10 hours, then 15 minutes to get back home and truck sits for 14 hours. Figure, twice a week there will be additional driving.
On the weekends it will vary, but I figure I drive enough to charge the light for use.
I think streamlight says the charger has a .1 amp draw. Not sure if that will cause any problems with the truck battery if using unswitched 12v.
So what are your thoughts on this issue. pros and cons of the different ways of wiring it.