Posted by: "thomas" garagepommedeterre@hotmail.com
> I have a partially enclosed carport, which I really don't run
> wiring etc. to. So far, a couple of those $4.00 solar sidewalk
> lamps have been the best choice, but they're low and make shadows.
> Is there a cheap, small solar panel available I could use to light
> two or three lights mounted higher inside the carport? Someone
> once said something was available with a small battery pack
> which recharges. I'd really appreciate any ideas.
Hi Thomas;
I think we need more information, regarding the purpose
of this lighting. That will effect the recommnedations. The
lawn lights vary in brightness. Surprisingly, the ones from
Dollar Tree have very bright white LEDs, so it does not cost
much to have a lot of them. They do not have to be stuck in
the ground. For instance, I take off the tops and discard
both the stake and the light globe, then stick the top to
the inside of a sunlit window, preferably South facing for
Winter sunlight. They make real good night lights, that
way. You might be able to mount a line of such light, up
high. I even have some of my Solar lawn lights mounted up
in trees ;O) Another trick is to use your lawn lights as
Solar battery chargers. When you need a battery that
size (AA or AAA) take it from a lawn light at the end
of the day, when it is fully charged.
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