[RE-wrenches] Speaking of outdoor DC lighting...

[Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems]

Andrew, If it helps any I think we paid $150 for IP65 rated 50 watt LED flood fixtures.

Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems


On Dec 21, 2011, at 8:49 AM, Andrew Truitt wrote:


Thanks Isaac.  I spoke with Frank and he was helpful.  Those LED flood lights are not cheap!  I am now thinking about using a SunSaver MPPT and a small "pocket inverter" to give myself more flexibility with the lighting options.  

Does anyone have any experience with the SunSaver MPPT Remote Meter?  What functionality does it provide?  


Andrew Truitt
Truitt RE Consulting



On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 11:34 AM, Isaac Opalinsky <iopalinsky at gmail.com> wrote:
Andrew,

I used to work with Frank Patterson from The Lightup Company:  http://thelightupco.com/.  He has a bunch of standard fixtures, but can also custom build a lighting package.  He's very familiar with the issues around DC LED lighting, like thermal management and stability.  

You will need fuses, both for the battery and the light.

Isaac Opalinsky


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... I am putting together my first small DC lighting system for my backyard
shed.  It will consist of:

[1] 180W Schuco module
[1] Morningstar SunLight charge controller
[1] Deka AGM 12V, 32Ah battery
[1] Trimetric meter

And I need to find the right 12V LED flood light(s).  Any suggestions?  The
purpose will be for winter evening b.b.q's and late-night lawn bowling
matches in summer.

Any other advice for how to execute this installation?  Does the SunLight
come with fusing or do I need to protect it externally?


Happy holidays to all!


Andrew Truitt
Truitt RE Consulting
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