Convert Outdoor Light To Solar

If you like your outdoor light fixture but you don t like paying for electricity it s possible to convert it to solar without replacing it.

Convert outdoor light to solar.

Cut the power to the post. Enhance your outdoor lighting s efficiency and lower operating costs with this 12 volt to solar conversion kit for path lights and more. It s going to need to fit into the lantern so cut off all the parts you don t need so you re just left with the panel battery holder and led light circuit. To do this you ll need a few system components besides the solar panels that will ultimately provide the power.

Solar flood lights led lights remote solar lights dusk to dawn solar security light with 6w 800 lm dual 42 leds ip65 waterproof outdoor solar lights for fence garden pool barn lawn flag pole 4 3 out of 5 stars 517. It s easier to purchase them with batteries included. To keep it in place i used waterproof caulk around the base of the light. Take apart the solar lawn light.

The solar charger needs to be able to generate enough electricity to power the lights. My ruling on this is to buy a set of solar lights and do not convert the low voltage lights. Now you will need to choose solar panel chargers. This process is time and money consuming and it will take years of use to get your investment back.

Solar lights are a good investment just keep the solar panel clean from dust dirt and make sure you get plenty of sunshine. It s also a good idea to replace the incandescent bulb in your fixture with an led bulb. You can also use one of these innovative solar lights to replace an electric fixture that no longer works saving you from costly rewiring work. Purchase and install a solar operated dusk to dawn light and secure.

Another option is to remove the light bulb socket and insert the stake of the solar light directly into the holder. However make sure that you ll be able to remove the actual bulb if the solar batteries need changing. The kit includes everything you need to turn all your traditional accent outdoor lighting fixtures into 12 volt solar powered solutions including a 10 foot cord to conceal the solar panel and a g4 bulb with 18 leds that diffuse light. Cap off the wires after removing the retainer and make sure the wires don t slide back down the post.

Step 2 choose solar chargers.