[Jaguar]

Ford sells these lamps with magnets which plugs onto the cigarette lighter - Emergency lamp

I use one of these headlamps though. Very convenient when you need to move around.

[torquecurve]

Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

Now why would you insinuate that I'm lying about my own light being an LED? That too after seeing a pic?

Sigh.

Here, I've opened it up for you; or would you want me to click a pic with it switched on as well?

SORRY!!!

I didnt mean to do that. Just that the Casing made me feel that it is not an LED. Sincerest apologies.

BTW, would love a pic with the LED's turned on!

[Tejas@perioimpl]

Originally Posted by dhanushs

Hey Tejas, there seem to be 14 LED's connected in series?. Is so, would 12V be sufficient?

I have no idea about that. Been using it since a year now and have clocked approximately 40hours on usage during night OTRs. Not had an issue as yet. Brightness still the same.

[Shubhendra]

Originally Posted by torquecurve

Hi,

Then one day, I went to this store and saw an LED light for Rs.65.

Hi Torquecurve,
Very innovative idea. Can you please send me store address from where you bought this.

Regards,
Shubhendra Singh

[torquecurve]

Originally Posted by Shubhendra

Hi Torquecurve,
Very innovative idea. Can you please send me store address from where you bought this.

Regards,
Shubhendra Singh

Thanks. I bought it at a store called James Photo studio in Pimpri. However, I have seen this at some electronic stores near Dagdu sheth ganpati as well. You should be able to get it from hardware stores as well. Just keep your eyes open, I say.

[Guderian]

Originally Posted by torquecurve

Thanks.

Hi torquecurve, Very nice and practical indeed. Thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by dot

It is solar powered.

Hi dot, Looks very good. Where does one buy this solar powered torch India/Mumbai ? (I read - you had mentioned IKEA). Looks very neat. And a couple of magnets at the right spot would make this a very useful appendage of the vehicle !

And just a thought here on fastening such magnetic on vehicle bodies. Place a 'thinnish' cloth between the magnet and the body before attaching the torch. Will prevent scratches.

[designersf]

Originally Posted by torquecurve

Hi,

I regularly travel at night (Almost everyday!) on some good as well as poorly lit roads. The other day, I was thinking to myself, what if, I got stuck (read - Puncture, engine overheating etc) in the middle of the night on a road with no streetlights or with streetlights which are useless. What would I do?

It is difficult to change Tyres at night. Also, my car does not have a light in the boot. This makes it difficult sometimes to take stuff out at night. The engine bay also might need some light when needed. What to do???

Then one day, I went to this store and saw an LED light for Rs.65. I thought it was a nice thing to use as a solution to the problem. But then, How to fix it in the car? I did not want to stick it (double sided tape). Also, for all that I wanted to do with this, I needed something which could be mobile. I thought of velcro strips, but then dismissed the idea. The other day, while cleaning the fridge, one of the Fridge magnets (those things you stick to the fridge) fell and broke and I solved the puzzle!!!

I took the magnet and stuck it to the back of my LED light with some fevi quick. And now, I had a completely mobile lamp, which I could use almost anywhere in the car. The total fix cost me 65 (Light) + 15 (cells) + 20 (Magnet) !

I am still discovering more uses for this. Due to the magnet, it can be stuck on almost any part of the car when needed. Hope this helps in case you are looking for a similar fix.

That's a nice DIY . Id like to know where you got the small LED strip. Which specific shop or do we get it online?

[ashish1965]

Hi!
Well, It is rightly said " Necessity is the mother of invention" So, Congratulations, to you on your invention. I keep a torch in the dashboard drawer. But, after few months the battery drains out and I have to replace them again.
Hey! I have an idea, Why don't you get a patent for this unique 'Magnetic emergency automobile light' ? As far as I know, you don't get such item in market also it is very useful.
Bye and good luck,
Happy driving,
Aashish..

Originally Posted by torquecurve

Hi,

I regularly travel at night (Almost everyday!) on some good as well as poorly lit roads. The other day, I was thinking to myself, what if, I got stuck (read - Puncture, engine overheating etc) in the middle of the night on a road with no streetlights or with streetlights which are useless. What would I do?

It is difficult to change Tyres at night. Also, my car does not have a light in the boot. This makes it difficult sometimes to take stuff out at night. The engine bay also might need some light when needed. What to do???

Then one day, I went to this store and saw an LED light for Rs.65. I thought it was a nice thing to use as a solution to the problem. But then, How to fix it in the car? I did not want to stick it (double sided tape). Also, for all that I wanted to do with this, I needed something which could be mobile. I thought of velcro strips, but then dismissed the idea. The other day, while cleaning the fridge, one of the Fridge magnets (those things you stick to the fridge) fell and broke and I solved the puzzle!!!

I took the magnet and stuck it to the back of my LED light with some fevi quick. And now, I had a completely mobile lamp, which I could use almost anywhere in the car. The total fix cost me 65 (Light) + 15 (cells) + 20 (Magnet) !

The light and assembly
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This now can be used in the boot to light it up, Attachment 540944as a map reading light which does not disturb me in case the passenger uses it. Attachment 540939
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As a light under the bonnet when you need to check stuff at night.
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AAttachment 540946
warning light in case you are at the side of the road
Attachment 540945
a light to help you in changing the tyre at night.
Attachment 540943


I am still discovering more uses for this. Due to the magnet, it can be stuck on almost any part of the car when needed. Hope this helps in case you are looking for a similar fix.

[ashish1965]

Hi!
Well, It is rightly said " Necessity is the mother of invention" So, Congratulations, to you on your invention. I keep a torch in the dashboard drawer. But, after few months the battery drains out and I have to replace them again.
Hey! I have an idea, Why don't you get a patent for this unique 'Magnetic emergency automobile light' ? As far as I know, you don't get such item in market also it is very useful.
Bye and good luck,
Happy driving,
Aashish..

[drsnt]

It's surprising that people are putting so much effort in something which is available very cheap in market. Sorry, no offence ment for the time and labour, but I have this light a chinese make which i bought 3 yrs back from my humble home town of Bhiwani which plugs into lighter socket and has a circular magnet at back. the light itself rotates and can be directed in any direction, the cost at that time was 150Rs.
The wire snugly goes back into light by rotating it. I had faced no problem with it till now

putting a image from internet for the same

[synchromesh]

A very cost effective idea!

[torquecurve]

Originally Posted by drsnt

It's surprising that people are putting so much effort in something which is available very cheap in market. Sorry, no offence ment for the time and labour, but I have this light a chinese make which i bought 3 yrs back from my humble home town of Bhiwani which plugs into lighter socket and has a circular magnet at back. the light itself rotates and can be directed in any direction, the cost at that time was 150Rs.
The wire snugly goes back into light by rotating it. I had faced no problem with it till now

putting a image from internet for the same

I dont know about you, but my car lighter socket does not work when the engine is off. How will you change a tyre then? Or what if there is a breakdown at night?

I never said this is unique, but something I made which could help a lot of others. Thank you everyone for your comments.

[drsnt]

Originally Posted by torquecurve

I dont know about you, but my car lighter socket does not work when the engine is off. How will you change a tyre then? Or what if there is a breakdown at night?

I never said this is unique, but something I made which could help a lot of others. Thank you everyone for your comments.

yes you are right but only in case of electrical breakdown and supply to charger is disconnected else charger works when ignition is in acc mode in my car. if thats the case then also I would prefer to simply cut its socket end and place two battery clips instead of going all the way for making a completely new light.
And I have changed tyre in this light 2-3 times. used to see in boot, search something that fell off my pocket on ground while sitting in car and also on a rare occasion used it to read Map by someone sitting in back.
By the way I always have a mobile with torch now as living in government quarters does not guarantee light in stairs always.

Cheers

[torquecurve]

Originally Posted by drsnt

It's surprising that people are putting so much effort in something which is available very cheap in market.

Isn't that the whole point of DIY. Otherwise why do we wash our cars ourselves? Why do we cook at home?

And it really did not take much effort, but if you consider gluing a magnet with feviquik an effort, then well, I wish I had a job like that!

No offense taken, but I found it funny that you found it surprising!

[dot]

Originally Posted by Guderian

Hi dot, Looks very good. Where does one buy this solar powered torch India/Mumbai ? (I read - you had mentioned IKEA). Looks very neat. And a couple of magnets at the right spot would make this a very useful appendage of the vehicle !

And just a thought here on fastening such magnetic on vehicle bodies. Place a 'thinnish' cloth between the magnet and the body before attaching the torch. Will prevent scratches.

Such a simple idea isn't it.

Yet to find such a device in our markets. Will keep a look out.