watch yer local hardware store like menards or lowes....lots of times they have clearance on the solar lights. we bought about a hundred of 'em last fall for .99 each........hell the battery in 'em's worth that.........

I have seen people put them inside a glass jar which seems to work out well for light indoors after they are charged. The panel and led are glued to the top ring of a canning jar.

Itsreeltime wrote:I have several of the 3 dollar ones some have already stopped working and are ready to be taken back to the store, but using them inside is a great idea. I will have to use that one in the future. Thanks

I've never seen them,where you couldnt replace the batteries with either more NiCad,NiMH,or Li batteries.There only worth the pv cell,and diode otherwise.
Matt

goinpostal wrote:

Itsreeltime wrote:I have several of the 3 dollar ones some have already stopped working and are ready to be taken back to the store, but using them inside is a great idea. I will have to use that one in the future. Thanks

I've never seen them,where you couldnt replace the batteries with either more NiCad,NiMH,or Li batteries.There only worth the pv cell,and diode otherwise.
Matt

Good investment to any DIY person messing with stuff like this or electronics.You can use this stuff as a sealer for those lights with batteries or anything that may corrode outside or in unstable temperatures, (cold, hot, wet, etc)

CRC Industries Inc. 02094 Electrical Grade Silicone

Great ideas here.. Going to look for those solar lights on sale!!

I've been using these for the same thing since Hurricane Gustav left us without power for 10 days. Harbor Freight always has some on sale. I jus recently bought another dozen for $1.97 each. My next goal is to take them apart, link the panels and batteries together, then tie all the diodes together in a homemade contraption for a bigger light :)