want something to let me see in my shed in the mornings – have no windows and no power

i can run an extension out of the window next to it for extended use (ill fit lighting that i can plug in also )

its a rented property so fitting electrics isnt an option.

anyone got any battery or even solar charged lighting suggestions that i could use in the mornings and at night when putting bike in or out ? – had a look about using google and the ammount of options are bewildering – be very easy to end up with a bag of shite!

try a tent light, the ones designed for hanging up in tents and awnings, worked a treat for me when i was in my man cave until i got electric fitted

I’d just put an old car battery in there with a couple of LED lights. Run an extension lead out there every couple of months to charge it. You could add a solar trickle charger I suppose.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mr-Beams-wireless-battery-powered/dp/B003BZSV20/ref=pd_cp_light_1

likely to be any use for the job or am i asking for moon on a stick – esp in the cold weather that kills batterys ?

I had a couple of wind-up lanterns in there; you can charge them from the mains which makes them brighter and is, obviously, a lot less effort… 🙂

I’ve got an awesome magnetic-clamp-flexible-neck-LED-light thing too which is ace for concentrated light in a small spot.

Or just hang a headtorch behind the door…

I got a solar powered shed light for a tenner at one of those “cheapie” shops but can’t remember which. Seems to work OK for getting stuff in and out but I wouldn’t be carrying out intricate metalworking with it.

Wilkinson do a round led light for about £5 with 3 rings of lights. Batteries last ages and it can be easily Hung up.

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and jolly cheap on the bay

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This is Ace and jolly cheap on the bay

Are you speaking from experience?

yes, had it for 2 winters now, lead acid batteries are the answer for the constant trickle charging from the solar cell.
I can easily see to work on a bike once my eyes become accustomed to the lower light levels compared to in the house.

Sounds like it could be what I’m after as a temporary light, until I can be arsed to dig a trench from the house to my shed and get mains power in there.