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Solar Lighting Kits
Solar Mate Kits can provide essential light and
electrical power to any outdoor buildings such as sheds,
workshops, summer houses, stables,
agricultural buildings etc. A Solar Mate kit is quick and easy to
install, requiring no special tools and can be operating within an
hour.
Part P of the new building Regulations
introduced in the UK in January 2005 require any outdoor electrical
work to be completed by a qualified electrician but the Solar Mate
kits can be installed easily by the DIYer without the need to comply
with these regulations or expensive excavations.
The kit comprises a high power solar
panel which is suitable for UK weather conditions and all
the necessary fixings and cables to be up and running. Just add a
car or caravan battery to complete the installation and get free
electricity from solar power.
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How to calculate your solar power requirements |
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There are three things to consider in order
to choose a Solar panel or create a Solar system.
You need to know how much energy your
battery can store and then select a Solar panel that can
replenish your ‘stock’ of energy in the battery in line with
your pattern of use. |
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How much energy can your battery store?
Battery capacity is measured in Amp Hours (eg 17AH). You need to
convert this to Watt Hours by multiplying the AH figure by the
battery voltage (eg 12V).
For a 17AH, 12V battery the Watt Hours figure is 17 x 12 = 204WH
This means the battery could supply 204W for 1 hour, or 102W for
2 hours i.e. the more energy you take, the faster the battery
discharges. |
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How much energy will your appliance(s) use over a period
of time? The power consumption of appliances is given
in Watts (eg 21" fluorescent light, 13W). To calculate the
energy you will use over time, just multiply the power
consumption by the hours of use.
The 13W light fitting, on for 2 hours, will take 13 x 2 =
26WH from the battery.
Repeat this for all the appliances you wish to use, then add
the results to establish total consumption. |
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How much energy can a Solar panel generate over a period
of time? The power generation rating of a Solar panel
is also given in Watts (eg STP010, 10W). To calculate the energy
it can supply to the battery, multiply Watts by the hours
exposed to sunshine, then multiply the result by 0.85 (this
factor allows for natural system losses).
For the Solar 10W panel in 4 hours* of sunshine, 10 x 4 x
0.85 = 34WH. This is the amount of energy the Solar panel can
supply to the battery. |
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SolarMate V
43W panel + 6 Lights |
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A complete kit containing all the
necessary elements to illuminate six 8watt fluorescent tubes
(each equivalent to a 40watt bulb). Ideal for sheds, summer
houses, workshops, beech huts, stables and many more
applications. When used with a 75Ah or 85Ah battery, the
fluorescent lights will operate for up to 8 hours each night.
1 x 43W solar panel
6 x 8” Fluorescent Light Units
2 x Battery Connection Clips
5m Cabling
6 x Ring Terminals
Connector Block
Fuse and 8A Voltage Regulator
1 x Instructions
10 Year Warranty
Add a 75Ah or 85Ah battery and you are
ready to go. |
Price : £ 440.00
(including VAT)
Delivery charge only £4.00 |
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| SolarMate
IV 28W panel + 4 Lights |
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A complete kit
containing everything needed to illuminate four x 8 watt
fluorescent tubes (each equivalent to a 40watt bulb). Ideal for
sheds, summer houses, workshops, beach huts, stables and many
more applications.
1 x 28W solar panel
4 x 8” Fluorescent Light Units
2 x Battery Connection Clips
5m Cabling
6 x Ring Terminals
Connector Block
Fuse and 8A Voltage Regulator
1 x Instructions
10 Year Warranty
Add a battery and you are
ready to go. |
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Price : £ 340.00
(including VAT)
Delivery charge only £4.00 |
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| SolarMate
III
18W panel + 2 Lights |
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A complete kit
containing everything needed to illuminate 2 x 8 watt
fluorescent tubes (each equivalent to a 40watt bulb). Ideal for
sheds, summer houses, workshops, beach huts, stables and many
more applications.
1 x 18W solar panel
2 x 8” Fluorescent Light Units
2 x Battery Connection Clips
5m Cabling
6 x Ring Terminals
Connector Block
Fuse and 8A Voltage Regulator
1 x Instructions
10 Year Warranty
Add a battery and you are
ready to go.
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Price : £ 220.00 (including VAT)
Delivery charge
only £4.00 |
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SolarMate II 10W panel +
2 Lights |
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Kits
include
- 10W (SolarMate 2) solar panel.
- 2 long-life low energy bulbs (40W equivalent).
- 2 bulb holders.
- 1 wall switch.
- cabling and connectors.
- simple illustrated instructions.
- 10 year limited warranty.
Works in all daylight conditions.
SolarMate 1 lights an area of 32 sq
metres for up to 7 hours per day when used in conjunction with a
75 / 85 Ah leisure battery - not supplied.
Set up lighting in places like
garden sheds, garages, stables, summer houses, emergency
lighting etc.
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Price : £ 129.95
(including VAT)
Delivery charge only £4.00 |
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| SolarMate
I
5W panel + 1 Light |
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Kits
include
- 5W (SolarMate 1) solar panel.
- 1 long-life low energy bulb (40W equivalent).
- 1 bulb holder.
- 1 wall switch.
- cabling and connectors.
- simple illustrated instructions.
- 10 year limited warranty.
Works in all daylight conditions.
SolarMate 1 lights an area of 16 sq
metres for up to 7 hours per day when used in conjunction with a
75 / 85 Ah leisure battery - not supplied.
Set up lighting in places like
garden sheds, garages, stables, summer houses, emergency
lighting etc |
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Price : £ 79.95
(including VAT)
Delivery charge only £4.00
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Solar Mate Secure I
The Solar Mate Secure is a PIR, movement activated,
high power security light designed to provide light up to a
range of 16 feet. Installed in minutes, Solar Mate Secure is
supplied with a connection cable and wall fixings.
Using the most advanced Thin Film solar cell
technology, Solar Mate Secure’s solar panel powers the three
internal AA rechargeable batteries, located in the light unit,
during the day ready for operation once the sun goes down.
The Solar Mate Secure light unit
contains 3 double sized super efficient LED’s, which are
powerful enough to illuminate and area up to 16 feet away from
the light unit.
Its integrated PIR movement sensor can
be adjusted both for sensitivity and time, so the bulbs can burn
from between 30 seconds and 20 minutes per activation.
The Solar Mate Secure’s light unit
attaches to the Solar panel via a supplied
6 foot cable.
Full fitting instructions are included.
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| Technical Specifications
• RWE German made solar cell
• Light unit contains 3 double sized white LED’s and PIR
• Light unit is supplied with 3 x rechargeable AA
batteries
• 6 foot connecting cable joins the light unit to the
solar panel
• Wall fixings included
Price : £ 39.95
(including VAT) |
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