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neb
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# Posted: 12 Jun 2011 22:41
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I'm looking to buy a solar powered light for the shack. Has anyone used one and which one would buy. Looking for help on this. Thanks.
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dvgchef
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# Posted: 12 Jun 2011 22:47
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Haven't bought one yet, but what I keep hearing is that the cheaper it costs, the cheaper in quality it is. Keep us posted!
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neb
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# Posted: 12 Jun 2011 23:26
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dvgchef
Do you any idea what to get and do you have kinds that you are looking at? I need one to loght for a few hours or so for a 10 x 10. I have searched these lights but really don't have a clue and they don't have much info on them. I will keep looking and will post what I find out. If you have info on a light to buy please let me know. Thanks
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# Posted: 13 Jun 2011 00:46
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Do you need a pre-fab solution?
You can get a 10 watt solar panel for around 50 bucks. Wire that to a 35 AH 12V battery out of a powered wheel chair (~75) and a few of the LED lights recommended in This Thread and you have lights
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Vince P
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# Posted: 13 Jun 2011 09:14
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I have a couple of these. They are OK. The key is to make sure you are getting a full days sun on the panel, rather than a few hours.
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neb
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# Posted: 13 Jun 2011 20:34
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Vince P
How long have you had them in use and how long will they last with a full day of sun? Is there a wire that runs form panal to light?
I have looked at these units put was not sure how they would stand up. Thanks for the help.
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Anonymous
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2011 14:13
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Costco has solar powered flood lights on for $48
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Kithera
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2011 16:28
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I haven't used one for reading yet, but the cheap set we have in the yard (4 for 20 or so) do NOT produce enough light for any activity. I think a home made system using a several sets with the panels wired would be a fun project.
However, for pure functionality, I think you should get a small but complete consumer system rated for about 50 watts or so. In my area, that will give you 100watt/hr or so for a average winter day, meaning about 10 hours of light from a single CFL or a total of about 16 hours from the light in the link above.
For a bit more flexability, run a AA charger on your solar system, and then use good battery powered lights like this http://www.maglite.com/AA_Cell_LED.asp.
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borisvonf
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2011 18:02
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i have the hanging led solar light with remote from nothern tool. i planned to set it over the stove inside but got lazy about running wire thru the wall and ended up hanging it on the porch to see how it worked. It just so happened that was hanging over my hammock and is perfect for reading my kindle at night while gently swaying. i am directly under the light, and it is pitch black out so that is the only reason it works as a reading light. sorry don't know how to post link to northern tool.
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2011 19:16
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i have the cheapie solar lights from home depot in my driveway, and another set of 4 by the koi pond they produce a decent amount of light , you could use them up near you cabin or on your trail up to your camp. To have enough light to walk around.
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Brad B
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# Posted: 15 Jun 2011 21:31
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I use this to light the steps and front door of my cabin:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_127456-59179-SPS1-BK-PK3_0__?productId=1214155&Ntt=solar+ligh ts&pl=1¤tURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dsolar%2Blights&facetInfo=
I do not get full sun, yet it stays on all night! Good light, too. I read of a guy who uses the three lights indoors (panel outdoors) with switches installed for each light. Light on demand (probably not enough to read by) without a sophisticated solar panel setup.
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neb
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# Posted: 15 Jun 2011 22:34
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That does look like the best I have looked at. I would like to have the off and on switch. I solar stuff out there is just not set up for indoors lighting. Thanks for the help.
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neb
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# Posted: 15 Jun 2011 22:37
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Brad B
Does a cord hook up to the three lights and where is the battery located at?
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neb
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# Posted: 16 Jun 2011 22:27
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Rob_O
ROB O thanks for the help. It maybe the best way to go.
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nicalisa
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# Posted: 16 Jun 2011 22:44 - Edited by: nicalisa
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http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/2/OutdoorLiving/3/OutdoorStorage/ShedAccessorie s/PRD~0600228P/Solar-Powered%252BShed%252BLight.jsp?locale=en
29.00 and has a switch on the light:)
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/2/OutdoorLiving/GardenLighting/SolarGardenLight s/PRD~0526784P/NOMA%252BSolar%252BPanel%252B%252526%252BLED%252BHanging%252BLight.jsp ?locale=en
on sale for 34.99 and has the additional capacity of adding another light:) again the switch is on the hanging LED.
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neb
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# Posted: 17 Jun 2011 08:44
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nicalisa
That looks like what I want. Thanks for all your help. I have searched and searched and there isn't much for solar lighting and did not find this one in my search.
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Vince P
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# Posted: 17 Jun 2011 20:11
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Quoting: neb Vince P How long have you had them in use and how long will they last with a full day of sun? Is there a wire that runs form panal to light? I have looked at these units put was not sure how they would stand up. Thanks for the help.
I had mine since 2007. Typically a full charge last about 2 hours tops.
Yes, there is a wire from the panel to the light. The light is where the batteries are stored.
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