I have a couple of direct-wired motion floodlights that I want to convert to solar power. Since I'm not an electrician and I really don't want to deal with drilling and wiring into walls, I'm wondering if there are any kits or guides available for DIY conversion. Are there any pre-packaged solar or battery accessory sets on the market that would make this easier? Thanks for any advice!
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It’s actually not worth the hassle to convert those wired lights. The inverter and battery setup you would need to properly power them is pretty pricey, likely more than just buying new solar floodlights. You can find decent solar-powered security lights for about $30 at places like Amazon or your local home improvement store. It's probably a better deal to just buy those instead!
Yeah, I agree! Plus, the new solar lights often come with better technology—you're going to save money in the long run.
If you're looking to save energy long-term, consider converting those floodlights to LEDs instead. It could be a simpler and more effective option if you want to stick with what you have!
Thanks for the heads up! I've been researching, and it looks like I'll focus on finding solar lights that fit my needs instead of converting those old ones.