Anyone have a small solar power setup for a small shed? I’d like to set something up for my chicken coop/chicken tractor as I move it around the yard. Mainly just for lights, don’t need it to power anything like a heater or pump. If it ever get cold where I need that, I’ll pull it close enough to plug in.

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Posted by TheDrunkenTigah

Baton Rouge

Member since Aug 2011

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Posted on 12/30/24 at 7:54 pm to poochie

Just powering 12v led lights on a switch you could go very simple. A 7ah feeder battery will run leds for several hours. Lithiums can be had for about $25, and you can go bigger if you want for not much more. A small 12v panel with a built in controller will keep the battery topped off pretty easily so long as you’re not trying to run a heater.

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Posted by Dallaswho

Texas

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Posted on 12/30/24 at 9:14 pm to TheDrunkenTigah

What he said. Just make sure controller is compatible w/ your battery type(Lion, LFP, LTO, lead-acid, etc.)

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Posted by poochie

Houma, la

Member since Apr 2007

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Posted on 12/30/24 at 10:00 pm to Dallaswho

Thanks guys. This is what I’m looking for.

As far as lights, the coop has an attached walk in storage area so I’d like some lights for in there, maybe some flood lights, and a night light for outside the door. Any recommendations? Also, what kind or gauge of wire do I need?

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Posted by TheDrunkenTigah

Baton Rouge

Member since Aug 2011

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Posted on 12/31/24 at 11:05 am to poochie

Amazon lights are all about the same, just make sure they’re 12V and mount the way you want. If you do go with a nightlight make sure it’s pretty dim, or go up a few Ah in your battery size. Constant draw can add up especially if you have a couple shady days.

14 ga duplex marine grade wire

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