Solar lights for menage

Escada2004

Escada2004

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We are looking to put flood lights up on our menage but it's quite far from any electric supply so quotes are silly expensive for the wiring etc. Has anyone any recommendations for solar lights? Thanks 😊
 
I saw some on FB the other day. It was about 1300 for 6 I think. They were on poles. Looked the business. Should have saved the link but didn't!

Found it!

http://www.clippersharp.com/shop/solar-arena-light
 
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Last winter I installed a single 50W LED floodlight in our 40x20m arena. It's OK for flatwork but not jumping which is what was required.

The technical bit: the floodlight (mains) is supplied by a 12V to 230V inverter running off a 90AH leisure battery topped up by a 50W solar panel through a charge controller. The inverter can be turned on at a distance (> 30m) with a remote control. All the critical bits are housed in a plastic outdoor cabinet.

The floodlight (cool white) has an output of about 4000 lumen and is mounted on a 4.8m post which can be lowered if required.

HTH
 
neddy man said:
alternatively a strong lockable metal box with a generator inside.
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Thanks neddy man but the owners arnt keen on a generator :-(

Exem said:
Last winter I installed a single 50W LED floodlight in our 40x20m arena. It's OK for flatwork but not jumping which is what was required.

The technical bit: the floodlight (mains) is supplied by a 12V to 230V inverter running off a 90AH leisure battery topped up by a 50W solar panel through a charge controller. The inverter can be turned on at a distance (> 30m) with a remote control. All the critical bits are housed in a plastic outdoor cabinet.

The floodlight (cool white) has an output of about 4000 lumen and is mounted on a 4.8m post which can be lowered if required.

HTH
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Exem very helpful thank you, the technical bit really helps as we haven't got a clue when it comes to that side of things :-) where did you get yours from?
 
Escada2004 said:
where did you get yours from?
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The parts came from different suppliers - mainly eBay but some local.

I think the total cost was under £200 but obviously involved quite a bit of time and effort.

In theory, the system should be able to be used for an hour or two a day for a week or more without the solar panel adding anything to the battery. ie poor weather in the depths of winter

Last winter I removed the battery and charged it for a few hours just once to make sure it had plenty of charge during the shortest days.
 
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