What it is and how it works
The BPACK2A is a straightforward, purpose-built battery holder for 12V LED strips. Eight standard AA cells sit in series inside the case to deliver the 12V your strip needs, and the output wires connect to the positive and negative terminals of your strip (or to your existing connector). There is no wall plug, no driver and no outlet required — which is exactly why it's so useful for temporary, mobile or hard-to-wire installations. Because the batteries are not included, you stay in control: choose fresh alkaline AA cells for a one-night event, or rechargeable AA cells if you're going to use the pack over and over for displays, costumes or repeated demos.
Which LED strips to use with it
Battery power has limits, and matching the strip to the pack is the single most important step. We recommend running a single LED strip that requires no more than 3 amps to operate — RGB150 and 3528 LED strip lights are the typical choices here. Lower-draw strips not only work reliably on AA cells, they also stretch your run time considerably. If you try to feed a long, high-output strip from this pack, the batteries will drain quickly and the far end of the run may look dim. Keep the run short, keep the current under 3 amps, and you'll get even, satisfying light. For RGB strips, remember that any controller you add also draws a bit of current from the same pack.
Technical specifications
SKU: BPACK2A
Brand: LED MONTREAL
Voltage: 12V
Batteries: fits 8 standard AA batteries (not included)
Recommended load: a single LED strip drawing no more than 3 amps
Suggested strips: RGB150 and 3528 LED strips
Length: 12.5 cm
Width: 7 cm
Height: 2 cm
Use: residential and commercial projects
Installation tips
Installation is about as simple as lighting gets. Load the 8 AA cells respecting the polarity marked in the compartment, connect the pack's leads to your strip, and test before you commit to tape, glue or stitching. Because the case measures only 12.5 cm x 7 cm x 2 cm, it slips easily into a coat pocket, a costume lining, the underside of a display shelf, a prop, a float structure or a small pouch attached with hook-and-loop tape. Keep the pack accessible so you can swap cells quickly mid-event, and keep it dry — a battery pack belongs indoors or in a protected spot, not exposed to rain or snow. When the project is over, remove the batteries before storing the pack to avoid leakage damage.
Where it shines across Canada
This little pack solves real problems: the Halloween costume that has to glow while trick-or-treating in the cold, the parade float with no generator, the craft fair table with no power receptacles in reach, the window display far from any outlet, the cottage shelf that never got wired, the photo shoot that needs a quick strip of accent light. Contractors also keep one in the truck as a fast way to test a 12V strip on site before running permanent power. Whether it's LED strip lighting for a store display or a weekend DIY idea, the BPACK2A is the easiest way to make it portable. No documentation is currently listed for this item; if you have questions about pairing it with a specific strip, our team can point you to a low-draw model that suits your run.
