Outdoor Solar Lights » outside solar lights http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog Outdoor Solar Lights Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:55:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How many years would it take for the light from the sun to reach outside our solar system? http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/how-many-years-would-it-take-for-the-light-from-the-sun-to-reach-outside-our-solar-system http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/how-many-years-would-it-take-for-the-light-from-the-sun-to-reach-outside-our-solar-system#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:49:46 +0000 admin http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/how-many-years-would-it-take-for-the-light-from-the-sun-to-reach-outside-our-solar-system
Easy one you just take the distance of the newly discovered planet (Xena, also called Sedna) and divide it by the speed of light.
That is 8400 million km divided by 300000 km/sec and that

= 84000/3
= 28000 seconds
If you want it in minutes then,
= 28000/60
= 2800/6
= 466 minutes and 40 seconds
Earth takes only 8.5 minutes to recieve the rays.

]]> http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/how-many-years-would-it-take-for-the-light-from-the-sun-to-reach-outside-our-solar-system/feed 3 How is Solar Energy converted into light in Solar lights? http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/how-is-solar-energy-converted-into-light-in-solar-lights-2 http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/how-is-solar-energy-converted-into-light-in-solar-lights-2#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:49:35 +0000 admin http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/how-is-solar-energy-converted-into-light-in-solar-lights-2 There are many solar lights out there which are put outside in the sunlight and store the light or the energy of the sun. But how is it converted into light? And why is it that they only work at night? Thanks

The sunlight is converted to electrical energy and stored in a rechargable battery. When the sun goes down a sensor turns on the light. The stored energy is then used to power the light.

]]> http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/how-is-solar-energy-converted-into-light-in-solar-lights-2/feed 3 How is Solar Energy converted into light in Solar lights? http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/how-is-solar-energy-converted-into-light-in-solar-lights http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/how-is-solar-energy-converted-into-light-in-solar-lights#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:49:32 +0000 admin http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/how-is-solar-energy-converted-into-light-in-solar-lights There are many solar lights out there which are put outside in the sunlight and store the light or the energy of the sun. But how is it converted into light? And why is it that they only work at night? Thanks

The sunlight is converted to electrical energy and stored in a rechargable battery. When the sun goes down a sensor turns on the light. The stored energy is then used to power the light.

]]> http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/how-is-solar-energy-converted-into-light-in-solar-lights/feed 3 Why would astronomers be unlikely to use light-hours to measure distance outside the solar systems? http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/why-would-astronomers-be-unlikely-to-use-light-hours-to-measure-distance-outside-the-solar-systems http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/why-would-astronomers-be-unlikely-to-use-light-hours-to-measure-distance-outside-the-solar-systems#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:46:43 +0000 admin http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/why-would-astronomers-be-unlikely-to-use-light-hours-to-measure-distance-outside-the-solar-systems Why they didnt often use light hours to measure distances outside the solar system? help I need the Answer right now ????/???
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The nearest star is around 4 light years away. This relatively short distance would result in a massively long number if you used light hours, and forget about using them to measure the distance to other galaxies, the nearest one being 300 million light years away.

]]> http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/why-would-astronomers-be-unlikely-to-use-light-hours-to-measure-distance-outside-the-solar-systems/feed 7 I AM LOOKING FOR SOLAR DEVICES THAT PROVIDE ENERGY FOR PLUGGING IN THINGS OUTSIDE JUST LIKE SOLAR LIGHTING? http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/i-am-looking-for-solar-devices-that-provide-energy-for-plugging-in-things-outside-just-like-solar-lighting http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/i-am-looking-for-solar-devices-that-provide-energy-for-plugging-in-things-outside-just-like-solar-lighting#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:26:14 +0000 admin http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/i-am-looking-for-solar-devices-that-provide-energy-for-plugging-in-things-outside-just-like-solar-lighting
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]]> http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/i-am-looking-for-solar-devices-that-provide-energy-for-plugging-in-things-outside-just-like-solar-lighting/feed 4 Does a solar panel have to be placed outside to work? http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/does-a-solar-panel-have-to-be-placed-outside-to-work http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/does-a-solar-panel-have-to-be-placed-outside-to-work#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:31:22 +0000 admin http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/does-a-solar-panel-have-to-be-placed-outside-to-work I have bought a solar light for my greenhouse. Does the solar panel have to be fitted outside or can I place it inside the greenhouse. It will get masses of sun inside.

Outside is better, but it is not required. As long as the IR and UV rays of the sun can reach the panel,,, you are in business.

]]> http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/does-a-solar-panel-have-to-be-placed-outside-to-work/feed 3 Outdoor solar lights are not working? http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/outdoor-solar-lights-are-not-working http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/outdoor-solar-lights-are-not-working#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:43:09 +0000 admin http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/outdoor-solar-lights-are-not-working I just bought some outdoor solar lights I put them outside around 5:45pm and now it’s dark outside and they are not lighting up. Do they need more sunlight? I don’t understand why they aren’t working
nevermind i got them working. I had to pull the top off and turn the switch on thanks though

you need to pull the little piece of plastic out between the battery and terminal

]]> http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/outdoor-solar-lights-are-not-working/feed 5 Are solar garden lights able to remain outside if it is about to rain outside? http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/are-solar-garden-lights-able-to-remain-outside-if-it-is-about-to-rain-outside http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/are-solar-garden-lights-able-to-remain-outside-if-it-is-about-to-rain-outside#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:12:07 +0000 admin http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/are-solar-garden-lights-able-to-remain-outside-if-it-is-about-to-rain-outside
Some are made from materials that rust some are made from material that does not rust. In either case both will charge on a gloomy day. They are made for the outdoors. If you have snow you must keep the snow off the unit to allow the light to charge the panel.

]]> http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/are-solar-garden-lights-able-to-remain-outside-if-it-is-about-to-rain-outside/feed 5 need a place that seels solar lighting for outside gardens at good prices? http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/need-a-place-that-seels-solar-lighting-for-outside-gardens-at-good-prices http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/need-a-place-that-seels-solar-lighting-for-outside-gardens-at-good-prices#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:02:07 +0000 admin http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/need-a-place-that-seels-solar-lighting-for-outside-gardens-at-good-prices i need to find some and amber and some purple solar lights for outside at good prices

Harbor freight tools. They also have a website Harborfreighttools.com

]]> http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/need-a-place-that-seels-solar-lighting-for-outside-gardens-at-good-prices/feed 5 I’m thinking of buying Malibu solar lights for the outside. OSH is selling 10 lights for $40? http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/im-thinking-of-buying-malibu-solar-lights-for-the-outside-osh-is-selling-10-lights-for-40 http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/im-thinking-of-buying-malibu-solar-lights-for-the-outside-osh-is-selling-10-lights-for-40#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:50:44 +0000 admin http://www.solarelectricityhome.net/blog/outside-solar-lights/im-thinking-of-buying-malibu-solar-lights-for-the-outside-osh-is-selling-10-lights-for-40 The description is:

Malibu 10 pack stainless steel LED solar light kit. Its bright white LED and no wiring required.

I’m thinking of putting these in the front and back yard, next to the plants where there’s a walkway. Is that good? Is that what its meant for?

I use them all over my back and front yard to light walkways (and to spy on the dogs at night when I let them outside). The solar lights have to be placed where they receive adequate sun during the day for optimal light at night. They are not as bright as the electric ones, so you need more spaced closely together so you don’t get dark spots. If you place them near plants, you have to check them now and again to see whether the plant is obstructing the sun and prune it back if it is. The price OSH is offering them for is reasonable and I think you will be happier with the stainless if you treat it with the Zep stainless steel cleaner and protector first. The stainless ones tend to get a lot of water spots and get cloudy and crusty on the surface if you don’t. Zep applied a couple of times of year keeps them looking brand new.

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