Sun, 31 May 2026 01:51:49 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205873#Comment_205873 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205873#Comment_205873 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:16:22 +0100 Chris P Bacon
It will be used for storage rather than a work space so the lights will only be required for short periods whilst rummaging around or parking bikes etc.

I see two led lamps with rechargeable batteries, small solar panel and proper switch for by the doorway rather than pull cords all for £20 on fleabay.

Has anyone any experience of this type of kit? I don't want to wire in something that is not going to last but also don't want to spend more just for the sake of it.

Any suggestions?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205874#Comment_205874 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205874#Comment_205874 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:45:39 +0100 tony https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205879#Comment_205879 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205879#Comment_205879 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:55:45 +0100 Ed Davies https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205906#Comment_205906 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205906#Comment_205906 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:08:30 +0100 Seret Posted By: Chris P Bacon
Has anyone any experience of this type of kit?

I've tried a couple of different ones and they've been rubbish. First one was a nice PIR one that would come on when you opened the door, that died the first year. Second is just so feeble it's pointless. I've not seen anything much better for a sensible price.

Tbh, while solar seems like an ideal solution it might just be better to use a nice powerful camping lantern like Tony suggests, and deal with the hassle of changing batteries.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205908#Comment_205908 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205908#Comment_205908 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:20:08 +0100 SteamyTea I have tried camping lights and they may be OK for a bit of light in a tent, not so great for actually doing anything by.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205910#Comment_205910 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205910#Comment_205910 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:52:00 +0100 barney
Regards

Barney]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205917#Comment_205917 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205917#Comment_205917 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:00:32 +0100 tony https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205924#Comment_205924 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205924#Comment_205924 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:32:39 +0100 Chris P Bacon
It's only about 25ft. to where I have an outdoor socket on the corner of the house and the ground is very light sandy soil, very easy to dig once the turf is peeled back so it looks like the best solution will be to run a cable and be done with it. Probably handy to have a power point in the shed for the compressor anyway.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205928#Comment_205928 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12362&Focus=205928#Comment_205928 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:29:35 +0100 Gotanewlife Posted By: Chris P BaconProbably handy to have a power point in the shedIn a year or 2 it is an absolute certainty that you'll wonder why on earth you ever considered not having one.]]>