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    Quote Originally Posted by niky View Post
    The difference, again, is a skylight doesn't have light diffractive properties.

    Fiberglass roofing might achieve the same effect, but a single sheet costs much more than a bottle light.
    Plastic and FG transluscent roofing is availalble in the market but not as sturdy as GI that could last 20+yrs.

    Quote Originally Posted by niky View Post
    So, total damage with batteries and inverter? Sounds intriguing. If it can sustain a 60w transceiver, it should be good for several indoor LED bulbs. Kahit hallway lighting lang, okay yun.
    More or less 15k including mounting and wiring. Transceiver consumes only when transmitting, most of the time its on standby rx mode and battery on tickle charge.

    I have actually one in the farm as a hobby project, it does the automatic lightning timer 6 x 7w LED lights using 2 banks of batteries. Haven't tried it yet for higher loads but im guessing it's running around 40% on its duty cycle (battery mode) using 0.75kva inverter. It does do the job, turns on 6PM then turns off 6AM.. Intitial cost is high while on maintenance side, batteries lasted 2.5years and the panels need regular inspection or cleaning.

    For the boat, i need to install one because the engine doesnt have alternator and i don't wanna mess with the already messy engine (it doesn't have electricals, have non-functioning heater plugs. Starts by manually turning the crankshaft with a rope. Unbelievable but yeah it starts in one pull of the rope. lol)
    Last edited by 12vdc; August 27th, 2013 at 07:36 PM.

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