Originally Posted By: Teslinhiker
2 days ago, I also ordered a 5 meter string of 5050 SMD, 12 volt lights which should be here in about 2 weeks. What I like about these light strings, is that they are designed to be cut and allow new connections easily soldered on to make custom lengths.


Aha! This is exactly what I'm looking for. I want to do low-level "navigation lighting" in my house, barn, cabin, and sheds. If you'd PM your source, I'd appreciate it.

Originally Posted By: Teslinhiker
Depending if my SO decides soon if she is going to Africa for another 8-12 month volunteer stint, I am interested in purchasing a couple of larger panels and a few more deep cycle batteries and expanding on the alternate energy idea.


If you pursue this, please post ongoing details. This would motivate me to do more with the alternative energy stuff I've already got. Heck, I have a 2000W pure sine wave inverter that's still sitting in the box ...