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Comment on 12V DC CFL Low Energy Lighting System by Ann Owl

Ann Owl — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:57:12 +0000

Really enjoyed reading this but am an absolute beginner.
Have you produced any sort of ‘circuit diagram’ to help think through what learning/training as well as hardware would be needed to try and set up a similar system?
We have sunny south-facing house (though no garden) and work from home; the idea of using solar to power the laptops and netbooks without all those wall-warts, power the LED lighting we’ve installed and even re-charge bikelight batteries is very appealing!
But no electrical engineering knowledge between us, will we come a cropper?
Thanks for any guidance

Comment on 12V DC CFL Low Energy Lighting System by Polyethylene

Polyethylene — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:44:20 +0000

i am using LED lights for our home lighting because they can save my electric bills ‘.:

Comment on 12V DC CFL Low Energy Lighting System by admin

admin — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:37:26 +0000

Hi there!
Yes, LED lamps are actually getting quite interesting of late. Take a look at two great 12V options now available from http://www.OnSolar.co.uk:
3W E27 12V LED Bulbs / Lamps
3W GX53 Low Profile 12V LED lamps complete with Sockets

Comment on 12V Lighting For Stable Block or Barns by admin

admin — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:33:18 +0000

Hello there.
The lamps in the illustration are special ‘high bay’ lamps for rough service use. Pretty much overkill for most simple outdoor style lighting installations; there are far cheaper options available; with a bit of checking around.
I would advise taking a look at the various outdoor style lamps available from some of the larger ‘DIY’ stores such as Wicks, B&Q, etc. As long as your proposed lamp fitting is able to take a regular B22 / Bayonet cap fitting OR E27 / Edison screw lamp, you will be able to install a 12V ‘OnSolar’ lamp. Check the dimensions of the bulbs for suitability of matching up with your lamp fitting. You could of course, just use a simple ‘batten’ light fitting (also available form a DIY store).
Take a look at the 12V Low Energy Bulb options at http://www.OnSolar.co.uk

Comment on 12V Lighting For Stable Block or Barns by M5s Frances Scott

M5s Frances Scott — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:18:25 +0000

where can I purchase the barn light in your advert for my stable which is powered by solar panel feeding a battery
Thanking you

Comment on 12V DC CFL Low Energy Lighting System by RF Modulator :

RF Modulator : — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:53:50 +0000

ligh emitting diodes for home lighting are the best because they consume less electricity`-~

Comment on 12V DC CFL Low Energy Lighting System by solar courses

solar courses — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:04:37 +0000

Solar eneragy is the future for the world. solar energy facts

Comment on 12V DC CFL Low Energy Lighting System by homesolar

homesolar — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:37:37 +0000

Solar panels that track the sun currently involve the use of motors and electronic control systems to move them and convert the power to energy.

Comment on 12V DC CFL Low Energy Lighting System by Patrick Rotstein

Patrick Rotstein — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:07:57 +0000

Great blog! I cannot remember too clearly but I think I found your blog through a link someone shared on Twitter. . I truly love the stuff I have read on your website and plan to keep reading when I get more time. Do you have a Twitter profile?

Comment on Pilot Whale Massacre – Faroe Islands by home wind power kits

home wind power kits — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:56:18 +0000

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