Quiet 120 V.A.C.

sapper740 · #1 29-03-06, 16:16

If you're concerned about the fire hazard presented by lanterns and candles in your tent, here's an inexpensive method of getting 120 volt a.c. I bought an 400 W. inverter from Costco, installed it in a box I cobbled together to look like a Cognac crate, bought a cheap vintage lamp at a flea market and voila!...instant electric lighting. The unit is quiet and unobtrusive for the authenticity police and with a deep-cycle battery can provide light and even a little heat for an entire weekend.

sapper740 · #2 29-03-06, 16:17

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Originally posted by sapper740
Inside the box

Ponysoldier · #3 25-05-06, 00:43

Were did you put the contents of the box thats the important
part
Patrick

sapper740 · #4 25-05-06, 03:29

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Originally posted by Ponysoldier
Were did you put the contents of the box thats the important
part
Patrick

Wassh you shay?

Uuuurrppp!

#5 25-05-06, 06:45

And if the lamp doesn't provide the heat the cognac surely will ... a few swigs, ooops, so sorry old chaps and gals, "sips" ... and you'll be warm enough, and may not even care if it's dark

Ponysoldier · #6 25-05-06, 07:05

I'll go with the first, thank you...and who cares if its 0 dark
30
Patrick

sapper740 · #7 25-05-06, 07:24

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Originally posted by Vets Dottir
And if the lamp doesn't provide the heat the cognac surely will ... a few swigs, ooops, so sorry old chaps and gals, "sips" ... and you'll be warm enough, and may not even care if it's dark

A little romantic lighting.......
A little snifter of Cognac......
A little shared body heat.....

Tony Smith · #8 25-05-06, 07:55

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Originally posted by sapper740
A little romantic lighting.......
A little snifter of Cognac......
A little shared body heat.....

A little Texan Rattlesnake in the tent to liven things up.......

:dh:

Ponysoldier · #9 25-05-06, 07:58

Yes that would get things moving right along,might even work
up a good sweat. Oh maybe a tent repair kit might be a good idea.
Patrick

#10 25-05-06, 08:02

Tony, Tony, Tony ... you're into the cognac right now, arentchya?

Ponysoldier · #11 25-05-06, 08:06

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Originally posted by Vets Dottir
Tony, Tony, Tony ... you're into the cognac right now, arentchya?

Must be texas coqnac, you the good stuff that burns the
tounsles out on the way down...
Pat

sapper740 · #12 25-05-06, 16:12

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Originally posted by Tony Smith
A little Texan Rattlesnake in the tent to liven things up....... :dh:

Don't you mean a little Texan Longhorn in the tent to liven things up?!?!

Snowtractor · #13 26-05-06, 07:21

...Sargeant? COG NACKED is what happens to your machine when you drive it too hard and get the Sgt.'s size 12's firmly implanted in your behindus. You fellows ain't 'funny' now? Is you?
Beer, Whiskey ,Rum ,gasoline, in that order thank you very much. Next thing is ya'll be askin fer a gawddamned umbrella in yer drink, shite.
Sean

ps neat idea for the lamp and hiding goodies