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malt25

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  1. G'day ya self.

    Another Aussie here. I had the same problem. Tried Homepro & Global House without any luck. Eventually found one in the local mum & pop hardware shop. I had to locate it myself, they had no idea what I was raving on about. Like said above, you'll have to purchase a universal wooden handle seperate. I had to trim the handle down to fit.

    Looks like your photo was taken at Bunnings.

    Cheers..... Mal.

  2. The battery in these particular lights is 1.2v.

    I'm not an electrician & know very little about this stuff... but... I'd say the LED's are rated at wharever wattage they are, & inasmuch increasing the battery voltage won't increase the brightness.

    Running 2 batteries to the one LED might increase the running time ??? I haven't tested my system as yet, only finished it yesterday, but I'd guess a fully charged battery will run 1 LED for more than 12 hours.

    The battery, 1.2v, in my system is same as a normal AAA rechargeable battery. So, if you have a universal type charger I guess you could charge as many batteries as you want.

    I'm happy if someone likes to correct me. Like I said, I know bugger all about this stuff. I just had an idea, played about a bit & works ok. It's just a bit of a novelty thing. With the 2 LED's outside the actual spirit house, theylight up inside reasonably well. The light is visible from over 50m.

    Cheers..... Mal.

  3. Thanks guys.

    Bought a couple of cheap solar garden lights from Global House. Removed the solar panel, that also houses the battery. Have the cables running inside the spirit house, not visible from outside. Extended cables so solar panels now located on a fence post a few meters away from the spirit house. LED's positioned in the verandah roof of the house. The locals are somewhat impressed.

    Cheers..... Mal.

  4. Hi all.

    I realise this isn't the correct area for this topic, but I'm sure a mod will be along shortly to move to appropriate department.

    I'm about to place a "spirit House" in our new garden. As an extra, I've thought of installing a small overhead light to highlight said house. Maybe even a minature light inside to keep the spirits company. I'm not familiar with solar, but moderatly experienced with 12v lighting.

    I'd appreciate any ideas, advice. Thought 1 was a 12v car battery to power the lights. How long do you think a fully charged car battery would last, powering 2 small LED's for a few hours every night ? I guess I'd need a trickle charger to top up battery charge.

    Idea 2 was solar. Absolutely NO idea where to start looking... or what to look for.

    I trust I've supplied sufficient details for some advice.

    Thanks in advance.

    Mal.

  5. Hi all.

    I've recently laid a small area of lawn, about 50sqm.

    I've never remotely considered an electric lawn mower...... BUT..... with the small area I have to mow & the price difference, what's the general opinion of electric mowers ? I have a power outlet close by so no long extension leads needed. I guess an old fashion push mower is another option.

    I'm sure someone is going to say I should have put down concrete & painted it green or laid synthetic grass. It's mainly for the grandkids to roll & play on... so grass it is.

    Any advice appreciated..... Cheers..... Mal.

  6. That is not a steel "pipe".

    It is structural steel, not intended to transport liquid or gas.

    That said, my wife and I saw this on the television news yesterday. We discussed the various ways this could have had a very different (worse) outcome...someone in that seat, the load-carrying truck being one meter to the right, or the Toyota being a meter left, etc etc.

    It would definitely be a <deleted> moment.

    To be pedantic it's actually called Box Section.

    To be more pedantic, it's actually called RHS.

    Round Hollow Section

    Sorry ol mate... but it's (SHS) square hollow section.

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