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Originally Posted by xelasnave
Turning off lights may be a better option to the carbon problem they say we have rather than another tax
alex
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Agreed Alex. The amount of wasted energy keeping so called security and decorative lights on is huge. There is an alternative view that says security lights only help the thieves to see better whats there to steal.
All the external lights here are solar powered from little panels on the roof, with 7 amp/hour SLA's and switch on and off automatically. All LED's so not too bright, but enough to navigate around the patio at night, and light the second toilet in the laundry. Cost to install them was minimal, ~$300 for the lot. We even run a small stereo system off the same setup, so got radio, cd or tape if we want it. Who needs a 50 or 100W spotlight, we should enjoy the dark. Give us back the night I say
Bill