Solar Solutions?

harryset · 02-20-2011, 12:31 PM

I currently have two sets of lights on my garage that run 24-7, security/safety lights. They are both using cfl floods to reduce costs and run 24-7 to avoid the warm up problems. I could put them both on sensors or timers.

Most of the solar solutions seem to involve using systems with a 6v battery that seem to be largely unreliable in cold weather/not so sunny, climates.

I have considered using a 12v marine type battery, solar or charger maintained, power inverter.

Any ideas?

harryset · 02-21-2011, 03:40 PM

After posting that, I think what I would like to know is what size solar panel would I need to recharge an automotive/marine 12v battery during the day?

02-20-2011, 12:31 PM	#1
harryset Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bemidji, Minnesota Posts: 45	Solar Solutions? I currently have two sets of lights on my garage that run 24-7, security/safety lights. They are both using cfl floods to reduce costs and run 24-7 to avoid the warm up problems. I could put them both on sensors or timers. Most of the solar solutions seem to involve using systems with a 6v battery that seem to be largely unreliable in cold weather/not so sunny, climates. I have considered using a 12v marine type battery, solar or charger maintained, power inverter. Any ideas? __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on Tech Today Online, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

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02-21-2011, 03:40 PM	#2
harryset Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bemidji, Minnesota Posts: 45	After posting that, I think what I would like to know is what size solar panel would I need to recharge an automotive/marine 12v battery during the day?