Hello all.
I have an off grid camp.
Running a 300watt panel, 4 x 6 volt batteries and set up for 12v.
I want to install some LED strip lighting outside around my deck and camper that will have it's own 40watt panel, 12v deep cycle battery and dusk/dawn sensor so when it gets dark the lights turn on automatically.
Problem with this is that I dont want them on all night long for a couple reasons. 1, it may drain the battery very low (not sure...) and 2 when we go in the for the night, we may only go back out once a couple hours after we go to bed to use the outhouse so having lights on is definitely a plus but after that, no reason to keep them on.
So.. my question is, is there something out there I can install between the light sensor and the lights that will automatically shut power off to the LED lights after say 3, 4 or 5 hours?
I know I can simply install an on off switch but if anybody out here has teenagers, you know that the switch is literally useless.
Also, I do have a couple sensor motion lights that run on a small 12v and solar so at least when we go outside and its pitch black that light comes on.
I am really hoping someone has a solution for me.
Looking forward to it.
Thanks in advance.
I have an off grid camp.
Running a 300watt panel, 4 x 6 volt batteries and set up for 12v.
I want to install some LED strip lighting outside around my deck and camper that will have it's own 40watt panel, 12v deep cycle battery and dusk/dawn sensor so when it gets dark the lights turn on automatically.
Problem with this is that I dont want them on all night long for a couple reasons. 1, it may drain the battery very low (not sure...) and 2 when we go in the for the night, we may only go back out once a couple hours after we go to bed to use the outhouse so having lights on is definitely a plus but after that, no reason to keep them on.
So.. my question is, is there something out there I can install between the light sensor and the lights that will automatically shut power off to the LED lights after say 3, 4 or 5 hours?
I know I can simply install an on off switch but if anybody out here has teenagers, you know that the switch is literally useless.
Also, I do have a couple sensor motion lights that run on a small 12v and solar so at least when we go outside and its pitch black that light comes on.
I am really hoping someone has a solution for me.
Looking forward to it.
Thanks in advance.