http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#7f555b91-3511-42ec-8918-9e11b1620c6a Now is the time to get your LED Christmas light strings before they go away. A single deep cycle RV / Marine battery (similar to the size of a car battery) can run an inexpensive 12 volt DC to 250 watt AC inverter (less than $40) for many nights depending on how many strings you buy. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11284500&search=inverter&Mo=12&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=inverter&Ntt=inverter&No=2&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:46:56 GMT http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#7f555b91-3511-42ec-8918-9e11b1620c6a SOLAR DEATH RAY 3000 2008-12-30T05:46:56Z http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#b80973b5-6f6c-4534-810c-7a203ec53f92 Ooh! I can offer some tips on adding solar pathlites to sculptures-- in my opinion, it's a great way to get bang for your buck, and you don't have to be an electronics whiz to set the whole thing up (I myself am a bit intimidated by 12-volt batteries and expensive big panels). Red's tip about soldering some longer wire onto the LED in the pathlite is spot-on. I've done several lantern-type projects using the 'guts' from a pathlight. Upside is electrical simplicity (since the circuit is pre-made, and easy to cut apart into component bits and reattach to get the panel and light configured in the right places). Downside is you have one LED per tiny panel, so you'll have to get a lot of them to get a lot of light in your sculpture. Another great resource from the AEZ that you can't get to from our main page is our Wiki: http://www.ae-zone.org/dokuwiki/doku.php I've got some pics on my profile of some SUNflowers that I made using this part: http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/SPL-05/search/SOLAR-CELLS_W_CHARGING_CIRCUIT_-_3_RED_LED%22#39;S_.html Hope that helps! Send me a message if you would like more help. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:30:16 GMT http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#b80973b5-6f6c-4534-810c-7a203ec53f92 Katherine 2007-04-30T19:30:16Z http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#f3314888-3ddc-4ba4-b733-7b06548c987a Best buys of the year on solar path lights usually occur in the spring. Just picked up 10 white LED plastic malibu solar lights for $29.99 at my local big box hardware store. On the original little post, elevated by some pvc pipe or pokin thru the shade fabric, that's a load of camp lighting that works without fail and turns on and off automatically . . . the possibilities are endless !!! Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:31:12 GMT http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#f3314888-3ddc-4ba4-b733-7b06548c987a $item.owner.firstName 2007-04-24T01:31:12Z http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#9da96842-5572-4269-93df-7dfc79c73352 Lots of information and links to solar stuff on the Solar Death Ray 3000 profile. Check em out Josie http://people.tribe.net/5969572e-afaf-4c36-97d4-b7be3d08f572 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 17:15:33 GMT http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#9da96842-5572-4269-93df-7dfc79c73352 SOLAR DEATH RAY 3000 2007-02-11T17:15:33Z http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#0cd80c89-4ef9-4212-8a14-aa4aadb1b353 I'v used solar path light to illuminate the inside of glass sculptures. By unsoldering the LED and soldering a wire in it's place with the LED resoldered on the end of the wire, I was able to place the illumination inside and have the solar part on the exterior. If your interested in a larger solar system, check out the Alternative Energy Zone (AEZ) at Burning Man. We give tours and demonstations most days around noon. http://www.ae-zone.org/ One of our members has a great site for solar and wind info. http://www.landandseasolar.com/ with great info for building a small solar system: http://www.landandseasolar.com/info.html Thu, 28 Jul 2005 22:17:01 GMT http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#0cd80c89-4ef9-4212-8a14-aa4aadb1b353 $item.owner.firstName 2005-07-28T22:17:01Z http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#ab3131ad-4440-433d-99fe-9b2d8ad69edb Dang, should have tried the links first. Home despot links get corrupted: go to the site or store and check these out: http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc/searchResults.jsp&N=2984+5777&cm_ven=hd_over&cm_cat=Search&cm_pla=D-Brand&cm_ite=bid10111496-home_depot&ovmkt=RRHSQV1MO3BS17290PGL49LQS0 search on "solar" Amber path lights are the least expensive, but give off less light than white LED's: Hampton Bay 4-Pack Plastic Solar Stake with Amber Light in Black Finish Model 79749 Price: $18.98/pkg These white LED path lights also come in black for $49: Hampton Bay (Pkg Of 6) 3-Tier Brushed Aluminum Metal Soft Glow Solar Lights Model 79330 Single super bright white led provides more light than standard solar lights. Siemens solar cell with voltage multiplier. Rechargeable ni-cd batteries included. Store SKU # 445291 Internet # 162173 Catalog # 100094795 Price: $59.00/pkg These LED solar spot lights are interesting. Might work well inside your sculpture, with the panel on the outside: Malibu Solar floodlight kit with three solar floods Model LZ413A The Solar floodlight kit with three solar floods is easy to install. It is great for backlighting, uplighting, or spotlighting. • Single Solar panel • Super bright 3 LEDs • Each flood has 20 feet lead so you can place the solar panel in the sun and fixtures under trees and bushes • Solar Powered Store SKU # 129731 Internet # 168421 Catalog # 100098863 Price: $39.00/ea These are very cool color changing solar lights: Hampton Bay 2-Pack Solar Pool Light Model 79842 2 Pack Floating Solar Pool Lights. Multi-Color Super Bright LED Light. Red, Blue, Green Tri Color LED, with Auto-Cycle Circuit. Gradually changes color automatically. Lights up to 8 hours on a full charge. Auto dusk-to-dawn operation. Durable, plastic construction. Single Crystal Solar Cell. Two rechargeable AA NiCd batteries included • Rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries • Super Bright White LED • Simen's Solar Cell • Voltage Multiplier Store SKU # 409592 Internet # 165271 Catalog # 100052214 This item ships FREE Price: $19.97/pkg Thu, 28 Jul 2005 22:08:24 GMT http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#ab3131ad-4440-433d-99fe-9b2d8ad69edb $item.owner.firstName 2005-07-28T22:08:24Z http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#cdbcada6-0541-4bc2-9b4a-0b24d9bf0448 i am working on a large sculpture as part of my theme camp this year, and really need for it to be lit from within. i would rather it NOT be run on a generator- would prefer solar. if anybody has a little energy and knowledge to spare, i would much appreciate it- would love to chat and tell you further about my design. thanks! Shira Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:29:55 GMT http://bmart.tribe.net/thread/c936c8cb-090c-495c-9839-2374782b4579#cdbcada6-0541-4bc2-9b4a-0b24d9bf0448 Shira 2005-07-26T16:29:55Z