what lighting?

[treesnakey]

We work out of a shipping container. We are looking for rechargable lighting as we dont have a power supply at our yard.

 

Any recommendations?

[carpenter1]

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/64404-off-grid-lighting-shed-lighting.htmlsame sort of question i asked

[openspaceman]

We work out of a shipping container. We are looking for rechargable lighting as we dont have a power supply at our yard.

 

Any recommendations?

 

I bought

 

7dayshop LED Modelling Light for DSLR, Video and Camcorder Uses - 135 x LED Model - 7DAYSHOP.COM

 

 

 

with 2 rechargeable Lion cells (36 quid), charges off usb in car and can have 6AA cells. Seems to have about the same light as a 40W bulb. I haven't run the first charge down yet so don't know the duration.

 

It's a bit plasticky

[doobin]

I'd invest in a big deep cycle leisure battery and be dedicated about taking it home every few nights to charge. That way a cheap inverter will give you a way to run small power tools, chargers, laptops etc in addition to the battery providing a 12v source for lighting.

 

For lighting, these stuck along the top of the walls will give you reasonable lighting with minimal shadow, without drawing too much current. I have them in a van, and they light the whole back up no problems. I'd look into an LED spotlight above the workbench for better lighting where needed.

 

 

New 5M 3528 SMD 600 LED Strip Waterproof IP 65 Cool White Light 12V Xmas Party | eBay

 

Single light sources in a shipping container would be a complete waste of time and you'd be better off with a headtorch due to the shadows that would be created.

[Commando]

There is some good info on the Horse & Hound forum about this, plenty horsey types looking for lighting for stables etc.

[woody paul]

A head torch / light you have then got light were ever you look.

Or 4 candles.

[doobin]

Or 4 candles.

 

Fork handles, I said!

[corylus]

For longevity between charges must go led.

 

I buy from ledhut, lots cheaper than shops plus loads of 12v stuff.