I recommend a Dakota alert driveway alarm, it chimes when a car pulls in your driveway, it detects metal, or you can get a motion sensor. I went magetic because the deer would always set off a motion type
I have two solar-powered floodlights with motion detectors. I am going to mount them in the pine trees around my cabin so no one can reach them or see them easily. Cameras are next. Good luck with your new lighting, Mike off-grid cabin, Oregon
It really does and so many new products are designed for off grid and solar and at a decent price. I was scavenging halogen lights from cars back when i started off grid, lol!
NICE LIGHTS BET THEY LAST THR BEST THING ABOUT THEM NO POWER BILL I HAVE ONE ON FRONT PORCH IS 4 YEARS OLD GOT FROM HARBOR FRT WAS 36.OO IT HAS 170 DEG SENSOR ITS A BUNKER HILL .2200 LUMENS .HAVE FUN WITH PUPPYS I KNOW THEY ARE HAPPY LATER.
thanks for the review on this lovus light. Let's hope the thing doesn't take on water like you said the yard lights tend to do, and also the solar panel is quality. But ya I'll probably spring for one of these too. It might be a good idea to place it in such a spot where if it snow's one could wipe the snow off the panel w/o having to get out a ladder.
The very first iten I got for my off grid cabin was a solar outdoor porch light motion detector. Its is a high lumen led light with a seperate solar panel. Since i have a deck area, the seperate solar panel can be placed in more direct sun, Then gotten a back full solar light unit with motion detector. They are perfect for outdoor lights. I dont like those lights on all night , especially in the country. But the lights on a motion detector is very effective to deter crime. try to think like a criminal for a moment, you are sneaking up to a house to burglarize, all is dark, moon light shining, you get closer, then suddenly the light comes on, first thought would be the owner has his shotgun trained on you by that time. Even mounting a solar panel with the solar pan out side but the light inside, a light comes on inside house...complete red flag for a would be intruder.. Have other lights like the yard lights for planters, gardens, walkways that are solar not needing any grid power, is nice in your area. Many solar lights exist and most are inexspensive and can make your off grid a nice comfortable home.
They look interesting but they don't have a whole lot of real measured actual info about the units on Amazon. It says 3.2v 18AH battery so that means it is likely using LiFePO4 but If the BMS/charge controller in the unit doesn't prevent charging in below freezing temps the batteries will likely not last a winter without being damaged to the point of failure. If they have temp sensing on the BMS and the unit waits till the battery is warm enough to charge then they should last a decade or more. They are claiming 100LM/Watt in another ad by the same company so that would mean they are running these at 60W fo full brightness and about 20W when in low light mode. On a full charge at 100% brightness, if they are running at 60W these lights will stay lit around 1 hour and at 20W low power mode will stay lit ~3 hours. I don't believe these figures without some actual testing but If it can stay lit for more than 8 hours and still have charge left then low mode has to be more like ~7Watts which would lead me to believe these units are closer to 30 watt lights rather than the more realistic 60W you would see for an LED yard light. These are also residential rated lights and are not for install as an actual replacement for street lights since they don't meet the legal and certification requirements.
It says it can handle temperature: -2℉-140℉. We can hit -20 here so I will have to see how it works in winter. It only stays at 100% for 1 minute unless it detects motion. I will do a follow up review in a few months.
Thanks Lamar, I have been thinking about getting a light like this to put on my mobile home. It would be worth the money.
So glad you are still making videos!
15 years and still kicking. Thanks you for supporting my channel!
I recommend a Dakota alert driveway alarm, it chimes when a car pulls in your driveway, it detects metal, or you can get a motion sensor. I went magetic because the deer would always set off a motion type
I have two solar-powered floodlights with motion detectors. I am going to mount them in the pine trees around my cabin so no one can reach them or see them easily. Cameras are next. Good luck with your new lighting, Mike off-grid cabin, Oregon
Nice Lamar! Glad to see you post
Hey, thanks!
Thanks for all you've done over all these years. You were my first exposure to this lifestyle and guided me through many a project.
Thank you, friend! That made my day.
Very nice, the off-grid life gets easier every year.
It really does and so many new products are designed for off grid and solar and at a decent price. I was scavenging halogen lights from cars back when i started off grid, lol!
NICE LIGHTS BET THEY LAST THR BEST THING ABOUT THEM NO POWER BILL I HAVE ONE ON FRONT PORCH IS 4 YEARS OLD GOT FROM HARBOR FRT WAS 36.OO IT HAS 170 DEG SENSOR ITS A BUNKER HILL .2200 LUMENS .HAVE FUN WITH PUPPYS I KNOW THEY ARE HAPPY LATER.
What you said is really detailed, I like it very much, thank you.
Nice light,very sensitive motion detection. Thanks for sharing.
thanks for the review on this lovus light. Let's hope the thing doesn't take on water like you said the yard lights tend to do, and also the solar panel is quality. But ya I'll probably spring for one of these too. It might be a good idea to place it in such a spot where if it snow's one could wipe the snow off the panel w/o having to get out a ladder.
The info says it is I65 waterproof so I hope it holds up to wet weather.
Those are very nice! Thanks for the heads-up, thumbs up video ~John
Great video Lamar!!!
Nice video... Is very simple to understand how to make. Thanks for your time.
The panel needs to be separate so you can mount the light where you want it, and the panel at the best angle.
Hay Lamar, can you set it so it only turns on when there is motion? No light at 30% but 100% when it detects motion??? Good video buddy!
Hey Norman, I don't think you can but you can set it for shorter periods. I haven't played with the remote that much?
Nice! Great for security.👍😎
Thanks brother. Can you do a video about how you stress level was before you moved off grid compared to now?? Im sure its much lower now
always very good review ...
I wonder how many days of no sun would it take to quit working. I'm in michigan.
It takes 4-6 hours of sunlight to recharge and then lasts 10 hours and you can set it for 3, 5 or 8 hours to extend the battery.
@@solarcabin thanks. I love your channel.
How does this work one year later? Thank you.
It worked great all through winter even on cloudy days and it has enough light to cover my whole front yard. No probs with this unit at all.
Hello from Detroit Michigan brother i have your book yt unsubscribed me i have re sub thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise
The very first iten I got for my off grid cabin was a solar outdoor porch light motion detector. Its is a high lumen led light with a seperate solar panel. Since i have a deck area, the seperate solar panel can be placed in more direct sun, Then gotten a back full solar light unit with motion detector. They are perfect for outdoor lights. I dont like those lights on all night , especially in the country. But the lights on a motion detector is very effective to deter crime. try to think like a criminal for a moment, you are sneaking up to a house to burglarize, all is dark, moon light shining, you get closer, then suddenly the light comes on, first thought would be the owner has his shotgun trained on you by that time. Even mounting a solar panel with the solar pan out side but the light inside, a light comes on inside house...complete red flag for a would be intruder.. Have other lights like the yard lights for planters, gardens, walkways that are solar not needing any grid power, is nice in your area. Many solar lights exist and most are inexspensive and can make your off grid a nice comfortable home.
I have been very pleased with that solar yard light and it worked all winter even in very low sun days and really casts a wide light.
😊😊😊 just ordered 6 of these even if your video is a year old 😅😅😅😅
Mine is still working great and no complaints.
How many hours to leave it all night at 100%?
It worked all winter even on cloudy days so it doesn't take a lot.
Does Amazon deliver to your cabin?
If it doesn't he's about 10 miles from a small town. He has several neighbors on his road. Watch his electric scooter ride videos.
Hi my friend you need 20feet galvanized 1x1 fence post and then grabbed to wood post ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼forget the ladder 🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣
They look interesting but they don't have a whole lot of real measured actual info about the units on Amazon. It says 3.2v 18AH battery so that means it is likely using LiFePO4 but If the BMS/charge controller in the unit doesn't prevent charging in below freezing temps the batteries will likely not last a winter without being damaged to the point of failure. If they have temp sensing on the BMS and the unit waits till the battery is warm enough to charge then they should last a decade or more.
They are claiming 100LM/Watt in another ad by the same company so that would mean they are running these at 60W fo full brightness and about 20W when in low light mode. On a full charge at 100% brightness, if they are running at 60W these lights will stay lit around 1 hour and at 20W low power mode will stay lit ~3 hours. I don't believe these figures without some actual testing but If it can stay lit for more than 8 hours and still have charge left then low mode has to be more like ~7Watts which would lead me to believe these units are closer to 30 watt lights rather than the more realistic 60W you would see for an LED yard light. These are also residential rated lights and are not for install as an actual replacement for street lights since they don't meet the legal and certification requirements.
It says it can handle temperature: -2℉-140℉. We can hit -20 here so I will have to see how it works in winter. It only stays at 100% for 1 minute unless it detects motion. I will do a follow up review in a few months.
Harbor Freight sells solar lights but they are total junk...save your money
These Lovus have worked well all winter.
@@solarcabin I'm going to try these thanks....