Internally lit signs in cold weather [RE-wrenches]

[Ezra Auerbach, Trace Engineering]

Soltek Solar in Victoria BC is also making a line of LED yard lights

Ezra

allan wrote:

> John,
>
> If they haven't already responded here, contact Bob or Ray at Energy
> Outfitters.  They are the main distributors for Light-It Technologies
> (formerly S&H of Putney, VT).  We have had very good results with their DC
> ballasts.  Our design temps are not as low as yours, but I think theirs work
> to 0 F.
>
> Just an idea: we have put together one mailbox lighting package using white
> (the color of moonlight, actually) LEDs.  The primary advantage is that the
> power consumption is so low that the whole system is kinda minitiarized.
> Whole system installed for <$1K.  Client very pleased.  We worked with Bill
> Hollibaugh of Holly Solar on that one.  Hollysolar.com.
>
> Allan @ Positive Energy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Blittersdorf, Cent. VT Solar & Wind <cvsolar at aol.com>
> To: RE-wrenches at topica.com <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
> Date: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 5:44 AM
> Subject: Internally lit signs in cold weather [RE-wrenches]
>
> >Hi group,
> >   Has anyone had any luck converting a standard internally lit 2-sided
> sign
> >with 48" fluorescent tubes to 12VDC but also will work in cold weather?  I
> >just got involved with a local electrician hired to get power to a new sign
> >at a school.  The wire would have to be buried under 2 paved driveways.
> >Solar is the answer but we want to work with the brand new sign installed.
> >It's a perfect demonstration project as the solar panel will be pleasingly
> >visible on a heavily traveled highway.  Any ideas?
> >
> >John Blittersdorf
> >Central Vermont Solar and Wind
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