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Is there such a thing as a good, bright, battery or solar-powered security light that I can mount to cover the door of my shed?
Ideally I'd like one that looks relatively discrete and can be turned on manually when I want it (so I can see to oil my chain etc in the winter).
I've been browsing on Amazon and found this sort of thing:
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000NZJLO8
Which looks alright, but apparently has [i]"the same output as a 40W bulb"[/i] which seems fairly pitiful.
No one? Surely this must be a common requirement?
Further browsing of Amazon reviews suggests this light is quite a bit better:
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002P8UY5Q
But there are still a few scathing reviews about quality etc.
And it doesn't exactly meet the [i]discrete[/i] requirement so the missus may be less than happy with it.
A 40W bulb is pretty bright when there are no other light sources TBH, more than enough to clean a bike/oil a chain I'd have thought?
Probably, not sure it would be bright enough for its main purpose though: to deter a thieving scrote.
Take your pick from [url= http://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/pages/Solar_Security_Lights.html ]here[/url].
I've the 36, and it's brilliant. The lead is very long, so can mount the solar panel a fair way (well, about 5m) away from the light unit. Dows the job nicely!
DrP
I built my own system in the end - bought a 12V solar panel, a charge controller for a street light and a 12V SLA battery with suitable capacity for my needs from EBay. Solar panel sits on the roof, the charger controller is a doddle to connect (6 connections to the panel, battery and load device) - happily runs a light on the shed, an AA/AAA battery charger, radio, mobile charger etc etc though voltage droppers, again from Ebay for a few quid each.
Take your pick from here.I've the 36,
Ta!
The second one I linked to is the 56, which is the 36's big brother.
Oddly for some reason it is cheaper on "The Solar Centre" seller via Amazon (£56) than it is on The Solar Centre website (£69) 😕