Thinking of lighting up some citrus trees I have against my fence. Dont think I need fancy remote control - maybe just an off/on switch. Anyone used the cheap stuff from Bunnings or is it worth going proper lighting shop?
Go to Temu, then Aldi and get yourself some foreign beer with the money you saved.
Select to expand quotedecrepit said..
solar powered? No wiring no fuss.
was thinking that but trees shade the panels - have about 10 trees to light up (if I end up bothering).
Select to expand quotehardpole said..decrepit said..
solar powered? No wiring no fuss.
was thinking that but trees shade the panels - have about 10 trees to light up (if I end up bothering).
whats the point whose going to be looking sat the litup trees and saying 'oh isnt that pretty, dont they look nice, think I'll go have a slash on that one'. at 2 oclock in the morning.
Select to expand quoteTonz said..
whats the point whose going to be looking sat the litup trees and saying 'oh isnt that pretty, dont they look nice, think I'll go have a slash on that one'. at 2 oclock in the morning.
Come on Tonz, don't you have any romance in your soul?
Select to expand quotehardpole said..
Thinking of lighting up some citrus trees I have against my fence. Dont think I need fancy remote control - maybe just an off/on switch. Anyone used the cheap stuff from Bunnings or is it worth going proper lighting shop?
I'd suggest going down the local servo.
10 litres of premium should have 'em lit up good.
Select to expand quotehardpole said..
was thinking that but trees shade the panels - have about 10 trees to light up (if I end up bothering).
Here's a plan, put the lights in front of the solar panels. They will charge the panels. The panels will then charge the lights. The lights will charge the panels ........ endlessly. Am I a genius, or am I a genius?
Select to expand quoteremery said..
Here's a plan, put the lights in front of the solar panels. They will charge the panels. The panels will then charge the lights. The lights will charge the panels ........ endlessly. Am I a genius, or am I a genius?
Sorry mate won't work, due to hysteresis, there'll be a delay, and they will just oscillate, probably at 2hz
Select to expand quotedecrepit said..remery said..
Here's a plan, put the lights in front of the solar panels. They will charge the panels. The panels will then charge the lights. The lights will charge the panels ........ endlessly. Am I a genius, or am I a genius?
Sorry mate won't work, due to hysteresis, there'll be a delay, and they will just oscillate, probably at 2hz
Then you first boost it using car headlights from a battery. A jump start...
You guys don't have your science sorted out. You need a new person to look at it. Maybe a narcissistic sociopath to show you were you are going wrong?
Select to expand quoteFormulaNova said..
...Maybe a narcissistic sociopath to show you were you are going wrong?
The difference in lighting up your citrus with the cheap 12v solar DIY from bunnings and proper 240v lighting shop will be apples and oranges.
The whole idea just seems like a bit of a lemon.
mmm... that's all I got. Kumquat gags ain't easy.
Select to expand quotedecrepit said..Tonz said..
whats the point whose going to be looking sat the litup trees and saying 'oh isnt that pretty, dont they look nice, think I'll go have a slash on that one'. at 2 oclock in the morning.
Come on Tonz, don't you have any romance in your soul?
NOPE 
check out aanda-lighting.com i bought few garden lights and a floodlight saved 50bucks all up , i cant remember what the total bill was but i remember comparing prices and was shocked how much the price difference was, and more than happy with the quality and how the outdoor setup turned out
Illuminating your citrus trees sure will give them......... a-peel.
I'll get my coat.
i'm using an old PC power supply and packs of bunnings 2watt 12v led bulbs inside some pvc pipe as bollard lights. I've used cut down empty soda water bottles wrapped into a tube as the glass, and some baking paper to diffuse the lights. They have been going for 6 years or more
^That sounds great, I am sure it would give any citrus orchard real zest.
And I am not even taking the pith !!!!
(come-on..... it's Monday - let me warm up at least)
Select to expand quoteHaircut said..
i'm using an old PC power supply and packs of bunnings 2watt 12v led bulbs inside some pvc pipe as bollard lights. I've used cut down empty soda water bottles wrapped into a tube as the glass, and some baking paper to diffuse the lights. They have been going for 6 years or more
Can you post a picture so I can determine if its a good or sh1thouse idea?
