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16 July 2012

[DIY] Re: I'd like a cheap. easy solar light idea.

 

hmmm....How far from an outlet are you? I had same situation and
found little pathways up along the inside of the carport to run a
light extension cord of about 50' and installed one of those $17 walmart
motion flood lights and used a 60 watt bulb...total cost about $25. I got
the 50' of extension at the Dollar store...16 gauge wire ok for 60 watts
and then wired a plug on the light fixture and screwed to wall up high
in the car port...may not be up to code but it is safe and can be removed
when/if you sell...or if rental the landlord should be checked with prior
to stringing the extension...

Basically hard to install solar inside carport unless you have good
sun access and adequate fixture for your light needs which I never
found after a week or two of looking at solar..the best solar answer
I found started running close to $100 for enuf light and pwer that
a cheap 60 watt bulb gives...then use a florescent bulb to cut
the wattage down to 4 watts...but I have a ton of 60's to use up.


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