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Post by Doug on Mar 15, 2012 14:51:14 GMT -6
I bought some of these, took some scrap wood and plexiglass mirrors   and came up with this   This consumes only about 2w putting out light power close to a 40w bulb. It is hooked to my solar panels. I'm building 2 larger units for my livingroom, should have pics in a day or two... |
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Post by Doug on Mar 16, 2012 5:47:31 GMT -6
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Post by w8in4dave on Mar 16, 2012 9:15:57 GMT -6
Well you just ROCK!!!! I say Rock!! That is wonderful!! I just Love it!! I would love to learn how to do that .. but like I said before I don't understand the lingo ... I want a solar lamp .. one that will work in my living room ...
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Post by Doug on Mar 16, 2012 10:23:26 GMT -6
If it is done right, they can put out light power close to a 40w bulb using only 2-3w of power meaning they can be ran off a 12v battery all night with no problem. If you cannot find plexiglass mirrors, you can still use peg boards with holes already in them. Just cut the size you need, and paint them the color you like, place trimming around them with glue and your good to go. Remember, the more LED's you have, the brighter it will be...
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Post by w8in4dave on May 8, 2012 10:16:56 GMT -6
That is wayyyy cool! when there is no electric you still have light  Wow .. thats all I need is another project Altho I may need step by step photos and instructions .. I'd have to put it on a board I can carry around tho ... That is way cool tho |
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Post by Doug on May 8, 2012 16:08:16 GMT -6
They should run for hours, even makes great flashlights |
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Post by mogarden on Aug 10, 2012 2:56:38 GMT -6
Looking good Doug!
It would go a long way towards a better understanding of the whole solar energy thing if everybody made a simple light to use in emergencies. I'm talking solar cells, storage batteries, and a light for at least one room. You have to start somewhere.
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Post by Doug on Aug 11, 2012 19:24:15 GMT -6
They work great consuming a small fraction of what other bulbs use. I use light switches in the wall with wiring coming from the batteries in the basement..
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Aug 12, 2012 5:42:13 GMT -6
Doug those are way cool bro...ya mentioned a flashlight back a couple posts...Laura got me one fer Fathers day and it has 6 led's in it...dang good flashlight...it lights an area..not just a spot |
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Post by Doug on Aug 12, 2012 10:24:08 GMT -6
Doug those are way cool bro...ya mentioned a flashlight back a couple posts...Laura got me one fer Fathers day and it has 6 led's in it...dang good flashlight...it lights an area..not just a spot I had one with a single LED, and it threw off light like a spot lite illuminating a large section of the basement. I think one of my kids friends may have stolen it and it was a Christmas present  |
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Post by Michael on Nov 6, 2012 20:32:22 GMT -6
How do you charge the batteries.
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