Where can I get a solar powered shed light that turns on automatically when the shed door is opened?

Question:

This is for a regular sized garden shed, maybe 2m x 3m. I'd like to put a small solar panel on the roof to catch the sunlight. This should charge the batteries in a lighting unit. The batteries do not need to power the light for a long time (maybe 30 minutes). I would like the light to come on automatically when I open the door and go off when I close it again. A mechanical switch fitted to the door would be fine (like in a fridge). A rough price guide would also be useful. Many thanks in advance...

Answer:
You can buy inexpensive solar chargers for your car usually with a cigarette adapter on the end... cut it off. A 12 volt car battery to connect it to... The light source has to be 12 volt so go to a marine or RV supplier and buy a 12 volt setup of as many lights as you want. Connect the whole mess up and away you go. You should budget about $200 for the whole thing.

B&Q sell these switches for use in fitted bedroom units usualy in electic wire etc

Sounds like you should invent it yourself.

Solar power garden light are already available B&Q, Hombase etc. they require to be exposed to daylight and will only come on when sensor is in dark. Price of these varies.

Alternative would be to fit a solar panel (very costly) and would require expert knowledge to make work for your requirements.

Good Luck

try "Harbor Freight"

Hi try Canadiantire.com or any RV appliance store for this.

Where can I get a solar powered shed light that turns on automatically when the shed door is opened?

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