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# EL wire 2xAA pocket inverter

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** FIT0229 · **Brand:** [DFRobot](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/el-wire-2xaa-pocket-inverter-2417.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/el-wire-2xaa-pocket-inverter-2417.html.md))

This inverter is the most common way to power EL wire because they tend to be cheap and batteries generally last a long time.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $7.10 (inc GST) — $6.45 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $6.13 (exc GST) · 12+ $5.87 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 19 and Aug 24.

## How to buy

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## Description

Introduction

 This inverter is the most common way to power EL wire because they tend to be cheap and batteries generally last a long time. 2 AA Batteries can power an 2.5m strand of EL Wire for about 8-10 hours.We recomend you use the rechargeable batteries, though the operating time might be less. It comes with a constant on/off switch and blink mode. Takes 2xAA Battery (not included). The battery pack comes with a belt clip you can use that to attach to clothing, hats, etc... Battery pack comes with a 2.5mm pitch female JST connector. NOTE:We recomend to remove the batteries from the inverter when not in use, because on occasion it is hard to tell if a battery pack is still “On”. Specification - Size: 90mm x 35mm x 20mm
- input voltage: 3v
 
 Shipping List 1x FIT0229 (2xAA Battery Not Included)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/f/i/fit0229.jpg)