solar for a sign cabinet

[Josh Kuper]

Looking for a temporary solution to light up a 30" x 8' double sided lightbox lit with LED's inside powered by 60W-12V driver. I can put the wires into my Dewalt battery but can't think that will stay lit for too long. Anyone experiment with a cheap solar option? Maybe a solar light from Amazon that I can cut the light out and use the solar panel?

 

[unclebun]

The problem isn't the solar panels (unless you're thinking it will be cheap). It's the batteries you need to be able to keep the sign lit all night after a cloudy day.

 

[John Miller]

We've done a bunch of solar to light signs. To do it correctly would cost too much for it to be a temporary solution.

 

[bERT bRYAN]

We use a solar panel, solar panel controller, a 12v photocell, and a deep cycle marine battery(like one you would use for a trolling motor), and 12v LED sticks, although regular stick on LED mods will work.

 

[netsol]

If you really MUST have it lit temporarily, make an arrangement with a neighboring property if there is one.

 

[monroesigns]

Cheap and solar, in the same sentence - now THAT is funny!