4 hour limit on cc lights

[unacceptable_risk]

Hi all,
I have a cheap car cold cathode light.

Made a molex to car lighter socket cable and installed it no worries.

On the packaging it warns against continuous use beyond 4 hours.

Are any of you aware of such limitations? and do people just leave them on permanently?

Thanks in advance.

_UR_

[Farabomb]

My UV is on 24/7 with no issues so far.

Now you have me worried ;)

[WackyComputer]

I have a switch on mine.
You could easily wire it to a switch.
I only have mine on when I take pictures or show it off.

[Player0]

Ive heard of the power adapters burning out. So, i only have mine on when Im paying attention to the pc.

[Drake]

I don't see a reason to leave it on when no one can view it, so turning it off when you're not there wouldn't hurt.

But yea, I've never heard of such a limit either.

[lechumbl]

Hi U_R,

I don't have the one for the car, but for the PC.
I have run it for days and had no issues with it.

I do not know the reason for the 4 hour limit, but like Tom said, if you are not watching it, why have it on?

I have been turning it off when not in use, so probably best to do that.

Take care.........

[unacceptable_risk]

Thanks all, as usual quality advice.

I have decided on the switch option... I am also considering making use of an old security motion sensor unit to make my box light up in recognition of my presence.

I just need some sort of switch off delay. Otherwize It will probably flicker a lot.

Cheers

_UR_:)

[tripodal]

most motion decectors that ive seen (as kits) for whatever you would use them for have builtin adjustable timers. look for that