How to power garden light string
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How to power garden light string
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I would like to install in my garden one of those fancy light string, BUT i don't have a clue about how to power the whole thing.
There are no accessible sockets nearby so I would eventually use an extension wire plugged in my kitchen all the way to my garden.
It's not really attractive nor comfy so I was wondering if you have any alternative suggestion that it would make it easier.
I was thinking about a battery... is it feasible?
Thank you!
I would like to install in my garden one of those fancy light string, BUT i don't have a clue about how to power the whole thing.
There are no accessible sockets nearby so I would eventually use an extension wire plugged in my kitchen all the way to my garden.
It's not really attractive nor comfy so I was wondering if you have any alternative suggestion that it would make it easier.
I was thinking about a battery... is it feasible?
Thank you!
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Welcome to the forums! Having a remote location, yes, I would fall back on a solar panel with battery(ies) to power them at night. Of course you would need low voltage lighting, but it is readily available. Is this a "garden", or an entertainment area? Sort of difficult to know.
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I would eventually use an extension wire plugged in my kitchen all the way to my garden.
Is the distance 200 feet or less? Is there an outdoor receptacle on the side of the house facing the garden.
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Unluckily I'm a tenant so I'm not allowed to wire stuff.... that's also one of the reason this thing has to work on its own.
The garden is around 25 m^2 but there's already a light, so I would use a string with 6 to 10 bulbs max.
I like the idea of using a solar panel to charge the battery (even though in England sun it's not really an option)... but how many batteries do I need to have 4-5 hours of light?
Are we talking about 12V bulbs I guess... am I correct?
Thank you again
The garden is around 25 m^2 but there's already a light, so I would use a string with 6 to 10 bulbs max.
I like the idea of using a solar panel to charge the battery (even though in England sun it's not really an option)... but how many batteries do I need to have 4-5 hours of light?
Are we talking about 12V bulbs I guess... am I correct?
Thank you again
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but there's already a light
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Are you suggesting to get the rid of the existing light and re-use the wiring to put my string?
If it is so.... I can't. The landlord is one of those.
I need 4-5 hours of burning.... lets say the time to eat and drink something with no rush.
If it is so.... I can't. The landlord is one of those.
I need 4-5 hours of burning.... lets say the time to eat and drink something with no rush.
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In your research you will need to know the total wattage of the bulbs you want to use and the amp hour rating of the battery(ies) you choose. Wattage divided by voltage will give you amps.