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Fancied up my storage

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by blacktail, Nov 13, 2020.

  1. blacktail

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    I had an extra solar motion light that I've tried in a few spots on my property. I've had these same lights on my deck and porch for a couple years and they work great even with no direct sun. Why didn't I think to put lights in my wood storage areas before? This is about a 1 cord shed I built in June. I think I'll buy more.
     

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  2. Maina

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    I have 4 of those scattered around and they’re handy! Surprising how well they work for the money
     
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    Great idea! I may be looking for some soon for other areas.
     
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    Great idea! :yes: Are those only motion activated? Do you process wood in the dark blacktail or just to get splits for the fire?
     
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    I like that idea.
     
  6. MikeyB

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    Have to keep these in mind
     
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  7. Maina

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    Yes, the ones I have are. They come on for I think it’s 20 seconds at dusk, then with motion. Surprisingly bright for the size. Three of the four I have get 2-3 hours of sun a day at best yet they’re still going after two years. I’m satisfied with the $14 I spent for four.
     
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    I occasionally bring wood in at night. These are motion activated and stay on for something like 30 seconds.
     
  9. Sinngetreu

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    That's a good idea. I may have to do that once I find a way to keep the barn cats from setting it off. I put my wood in the side of a corn crib. My plan is to build a door for the front and make an area for tools, this could work out well once its enclosed.
     
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    Splendid idea ole chap. Checking them out now. That's another one of those palm to forehead why didn't I think of that moments.
     
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    Had motion lights in a shed years ago...realized after they stole the quad outta there, all that motion light did was help them get gone faster! :mad:
     
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