This is an awesome how-to and exactly what I have been looking for for my small 8x10 storage shed. Can you please help provide information/specs on the type of wire you are using to run from the battery to all the lights?
@@AJLoDato22oooops. Totally missed that one. I looked all the other product links but missed that one. Sorry about that and thanks for pointing it out
Great video. What if I wanted to add a small inverter to this set up to give myself a 120 outlet? Would that just involve me wire connecting one to the battery? Thanks!
Thank you! I wish I had more knowledge on this stuff - truthfully I wouldn’t know how to wire up an inverter. Another option would be to buy a portable power station with solar hookups. That would give you outlets, but then make it harder to run lighting out of it.
Nice. Question: Did you tie into a bus bar off the switch to feed each set of wires going to a light? Not sure how you’re supplying current to each light.
I ran them in parallel essentially running from the switch to the first light. The junction at each light are the wires coming in, and going out. Feel free to DM me on IG if you’d like me to send a pic - @aj_lodato
@@AJLoDato22 Yes there are $10 and $20 charge controllers that will give a constant readout of your battery voltage. I would go the controller route rather than just a volt meter.
I just set up this exact same set up. And it works great! I have one question: The solar panel is small. You said that the lights should stay on 7-9hours but with that small of a panel can I use these every night for the same amount of time? Or do I have to get a bigger panel if I plan to use the lights every night? Thank you
If you plan to use them every night, I’d size up the panel. To 2x, 3x the wattage of the panel is a marginal price increase. I’d experiment with your current setup and see how it does!
Can you help me find out how many hours would lights run I have spare Deka 12-Volt 950 Amps CCA Farm Equipment Battery that I want to put to use so thought about using it for the shed depending on how many hours it would last.
From the help of Reddit getting CCA converted to Amps, and figuring out the wattage of the battery - the (4) 10 watt lights should be able to stay on for 9.5 hours!
@@gabegotstheword if you’re good with ~9 hours of run time you can buy the battery in the description. If you want longer, find one with higher amps. Don’t switch to 16v as they won’t work with the lights, switches or wire. These are 12v only.
It was hard to tell online which lithium batteries were high quality. Name brand ones were far more expensive and I didn’t want a cheap one to fail after a year.
This is exactly what i was looking to do with my shed, thanks for the amazing video!
Glad the video helped!!
This is an awesome how-to and exactly what I have been looking for for my small 8x10 storage shed. Can you please help provide information/specs on the type of wire you are using to run from the battery to all the lights?
Glad the video helped!! The cable I bought is in the description, along with all of the other products.
@@AJLoDato22oooops. Totally missed that one. I looked all the other product links but missed that one. Sorry about that and thanks for pointing it out
Nice job, exactly what I need for my backyard shed!
Glad the video helped!
Great video. What if I wanted to add a small inverter to this set up to give myself a 120 outlet? Would that just involve me wire connecting one to the battery? Thanks!
Thank you! I wish I had more knowledge on this stuff - truthfully I wouldn’t know how to wire up an inverter. Another option would be to buy a portable power station with solar hookups. That would give you outlets, but then make it harder to run lighting out of it.
Nice. Question: Did you tie into a bus bar off the switch to feed each set of wires going to a light? Not sure how you’re supplying current to each light.
I ran them in parallel essentially running from the switch to the first light. The junction at each light are the wires coming in, and going out. Feel free to DM me on IG if you’d like me to send a pic - @aj_lodato
Sir, terrific video. What is the chances you have a wiring diagram you could share? Once again, thank you for the support.
Thank you! I don’t really have a wiring diagram, but would be happy to share additional/more detailed pics. Message me on IG if you’d like: aj_lodato
I'd like some detail pics of how the switch is wired up
@@timstobaugh4612 sure thing - shoot me a message on IG and I’ll send you some.
Nice video! I think you should add a voltmeter to the system so you can keep an eye on battery voltage and won't over discharge the battery.
I was considering adding one. There are some more expensive charge controllers that have them integrated. Maybe a future upgrade!
@@AJLoDato22 Yes there are $10 and $20 charge controllers that will give a constant readout of your battery voltage. I would go the controller route rather than just a volt meter.
I just set up this exact same set up. And it works great!
I have one question:
The solar panel is small. You said that the lights should stay on 7-9hours but with that small of a panel can I use these every night for the same amount of time?
Or do I have to get a bigger panel if I plan to use the lights every night? Thank you
If you plan to use them every night, I’d size up the panel. To 2x, 3x the wattage of the panel is a marginal price increase. I’d experiment with your current setup and see how it does!
Can you help me find out how many hours would lights run I have spare Deka 12-Volt 950 Amps CCA Farm Equipment Battery that I want to put to use so thought about using it for the shed depending on how many hours it would last.
Thank you this is the best video I found.
How long do the lights stay on before they dim out?
From the help of Reddit getting CCA converted to Amps, and figuring out the wattage of the battery - the (4) 10 watt lights should be able to stay on for 9.5 hours!
@@AJLoDato22 so what should I buy? I want to do this same set up but would like the set up to last. What was left out of the video?
Thank you!
@@gabegotstheword this same setup will last. If you want the lights to last longer either buy a higher amp hour battery or wire two in parallel.
@@AJLoDato22 so all Id have to do is get a bigger battery with more amps so maybe a 16v instead of a 12V?
@@gabegotstheword if you’re good with ~9 hours of run time you can buy the battery in the description. If you want longer, find one with higher amps. Don’t switch to 16v as they won’t work with the lights, switches or wire. These are 12v only.
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Nice.
Four 12v lights and only one switch?
Solar charge controler link?
Yup all wired to one switch. Everything I used is on the description of the video!
What size of wire do you run through?
It's 14 gauge. Link in the description to exactly what I bought!
How big is your shed?
It is a 10x20’
I am not sure why you choose a lead acid battery. Lifepo4 battery same price last much longer.
It was hard to tell online which lithium batteries were high quality. Name brand ones were far more expensive and I didn’t want a cheap one to fail after a year.
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