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@gadgetman or anyone else in the know
I have about 8 of the 12v 7Ah batteries I use with fluorescent tube lights for camping and powercuts such as last night
I have a wall charger that I charge them twice a year or as about to use them
Question is can I use one of these solar panels to charge them if I connect all the positive terminals in a line and negatives in a line?
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dont try to charge lead acid in parallel (positives linked and negatives linked) do them separately.
You will struggle with a charger like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by sako75
I bought the 10w output solar panels. Auto sparky said the 1.5w type were not up to it
Thanks
Might get another and just keep rotating them 1 at a time
I'd also look at LED strip lighting. A lot more rugged than flouro and more energy efficient. Can easily hook up a cheap $3 controller to vary output too.Quote:
Originally Posted by sako75
I bought an LED inspection wand sometime ago. Just had a look at it and still has cig lighter fitting on it :O_O: job for tomorrow
Wind is blowing its tits off again and already seen lines arcing outside
I made up a lead with spade connectors on one end and a lighter socket on the other so I can still use stuff in the car.Quote:
Originally Posted by sako75
I've got candles, no hassles, just matches and much more romantic !:cool:
Your hunting mates don't look at you sideways in the tent?Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
Only if I sit on them to extinguish!:D
As long as you don't proceed to try and blow them out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
Enough, surely.
Shudder.
There are some great little LED lighting kits that you can get that have everything you need in it to run off multiple power sources like car battery, cig lighter, 240v mains plus some kits come with long cables and dimmers etc which they are boht perfect for camping/ caravaning and emergencies plus they are allot lower current than the old fluro lights.
Let us know if you would like some links to these kits.
Post some links pleaseQuote:
Originally Posted by RedMoose
i get my led striplight from wavetech
www.wavetech.co.nz
I just use these
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1Pc-...08.0.74.q6jKXt
and these
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot-...08.0.82.q6jKXt
Just hook up with your favourite DC plugs to cig lighter, battery clips, spade terminals, 3x 18650 battery holder, computer power supply, ac plug pack, ....
I made these up at the weekend out of scrap timber. Daughter wants to do some filming for a school project at night. Might try some on strips of cut down pvc pipe for tent lights.
http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/a...psxrcybz5a.jpg
http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/a...psstovtlhg.jpg
Cheap and cheerful.
I use these for hut lighting:
https://www.fasttech.com/products/1246800
Only about 60mm diam and very light. You just need a socket to plug them into and make up a lead with switch. Dead easy.
http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/m...psim1tnvvg.jpg
This 7W one puts out a lot of light, two would fully do say a 5x3m hut IMO
THe outdoor connection Light bar kit is our favorite, as it has all the bits you need in one small bag.
Light bar kit perfect for tents or gazebos and has all the bits and adapters to be powered form multiple sources;
Outdoor Connection Power Strip LED Light Bar Kit
otherwise there are these as well :)
LED Light Strip
Outdoor Connection LED Light Strip 600mm
LED Light Strip
Outdoor Connection LED Light Strip 1200mm
LED light bulb
Outdoor Connection Firefly LED Bulb Chain
There are also a great range of these types of kits on TradeMe and Outdoor Connection - Camping & Outdoor Equipment
Hope that helps :)
Great ideaQuote:
Originally Posted by 6x47
