Tent Lights - Hookup?

[Koeppel]

Does anyone know how these lights are supposed to be connected to power? Do I need some kind of an adapter?

 

[DD58]

Does anyone know how these lights are supposed to be connected to power? Do I need some kind of an adapter?

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There is a power distribution box. It’s either a 3 or a 4 pin connector. Here’s a link to eBay of one.

Military Surplus Tent Light Power Distribution Box | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Military Surplus Tent Light Power Distribution Box. NOS</p>

www.ebay.com

There part of a larger power distribution network I.e. breaker box, genset. I’ve looked into a bunch of the stuff just gets really costly.


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[Koeppel]

There is a power distribution box. It’s either a 3 or a 4 pin connector. Here’s a link to eBay of one.

Military Surplus Tent Light Power Distribution Box | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Military Surplus Tent Light Power Distribution Box. NOS</p>

www.ebay.com

There part of a larger power distribution network I.e. breaker box, genset. I’ve looked into a bunch of the stuff just gets really costly.


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OK, I think I have one of those on a pallet that I need to go through. I'll see if they connect up to that. The lights have three pins, but the connector isn't the type that would plug into a standard 120VAC outlet.

 

[DD58]

OK, I think I have one of those on a pallet that I need to go through. I'll see if they connect up to that. The lights have three pins, but the connector isn't the type that would plug into a standard 120VAC outlet.

If I were you I would either order another connector that fits the power in side of the box and wire it to a three prog plug. Or you could open the box up take the inlet side power plug out. Put it a water tight grommet and just have an extension cord wired directly to it. Thats iff your comfortable with electricity. If not don’t do it have a licensed electrician do it for you.

Things like that are really fun to mess with. I’d love to get my hands on a few tent lights for my back deck and a wire up some of those connectors!!!


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[Koeppel]

If I were you I would either order another connector that fits the power in side of the box and wire it to a three prog plug. Or you could open the box up take the inlet side power plug out. Put it a water tight grommet and just have an extension cord wired directly to it. Thats iff your comfortable with electricity. If not don’t do it have a licensed electrician do it for you.

Things like that are really fun to mess with. I’d love to get my hands on a few tent lights for my back deck and a wire up some of those connectors!!!


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Here's where I got mine: https://military-tent.com/orlipoli.html

 

[Guyfang]

There is a "Pig Tail " to also hook directly up to a gen set, or truck/24 volt system.

 

[DD58]

Here's where I got mine: https://military-tent.com/orlipoli.html

Oh why show me we’re to buy them!!! Hahahaa just ordering 3 dents now.


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[Koeppel]

Oh why show me we’re to buy them!!! Hahahaa just ordering 3 dents now.


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LOL! I got three as well.