Author Topic: Shelter Lights (Read 2102 times)

Ace in the Hole · « **on:** Jan 16, 2018, 09:47 PM »

What LED lights do you guys like to use in your shelters?

Weskimo1 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 05:00 AM »

I installed indoor lighting from Home Depot..cut off the plug in, they are 12volt stick on, used zip ties to ensure they stay..., 8 ah battery last forever w/ 4 12" lights..2 floor, 2 ceiling...100×'s better than my lantern...don't tell my grandpa I said that...lol

walkonit · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 05:06 AM »

4-light light bars from harbor freight, 6 double A batteries will last all night. No mounting necessary stick it between bar and fabric good to go. LED and each light swivels

tater140 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 06:06 AM »

I buy the cheap rolls of leds off of ebay. Then i zip tie them to the frame of the shanty. You can bn buy ons with remote control color options and dimmers, although i never have. Buy a coulple rolls and then make yourself some underwater lights with the leftovers.

river_scum · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 06:21 AM »

head light

Richwon4 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 06:56 AM »

I started using the LED Light switches. Velcro mounting them to the poles and under the shelf. I don't have to mess around with any wiring or battery. They take AAA's. AAA's are free at Harbor Freight from time to time and close to free at Menards if you watch the ads. They last all night and then some.

SexiVexi28 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 08:32 AM »

3M LED Light Strips. Just bought a set of 6 ft strips off ebay for $9. Zip tie them to your poles and connect the wires to a 12v battery like the one your vex uses.
They use minimal juice. I've been running light strips off my 12v battery for 4 years now without ever recharging it. Can also hook em right up to your fish finder if you want.

PoleCat · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 09:33 AM »

I use a River Scum to hold flash light in 1 hand and drink in the other. It's my lite holder

Ace in the Hole · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 10:21 AM »

Quote from: PoleCat on Jan 17, 2018, 09:33 AM

I use a River Scum to hold flash light in 1 hand and drink in the other. It's my lite holder

You know real men dont drink lite beer.........

Jigmup · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 11:56 AM »

These work good but don't let scroungydog see it. He tends to get a bit unnerved by them.

marmooskapaul · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 03:52 PM »

I've been using this set up for...years.

Buy RV storage/accessory 12 volt light. Uses 1156 lamp. Throw lamp away and buy good quality led circuit board lamp that plugs into 1156 socket. Mount to rail in flip over and plug into 12 volt battery, I use 1.2 amp hour battery about the size of a candy bar...last longer than me. These lights have on/off switch on them, but I've got one mounted by battery connection too. I have a second one set up with amber LED for stealthier fishing....never really use it much...lol.

On second thought this sounds like a lot of work and I would probably just go with battery operated LED now. Back in the day...this was high tech...not so much anymore...lol...batter y operated LED have gotten a lot more dependable and last a long time.

bottom bouncer · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 17, 2018, 09:53 PM »

Old school here, still use the propane lantern. Doubles as my heat source.

silverado23 · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 10, 2019, 11:08 AM »

Anyone try using the work light bar from harbor freight?
https://m.harborfreight.com/845-lumen-underhood-rechargeable-work-light-63990.html

river_scum · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 10, 2019, 02:44 PM »

Quote from: PoleCat on Jan 17, 2018, 09:33 AM

I use a River Scum to hold flash light in 1 hand and drink in the other. It's my lite holder

at least until I fall over eh. lol

musky8it · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 10, 2019, 03:31 PM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/IP65-Waterproof-Green-5050-SMD-300-LEDs-5M-16-4ft-LED-Strip-Light-Black-PCB-USCC/253006980003?hash=item3ae86423a3:g:gYoAAOSw3h1ZTIu5:rk:3:pf:0

$10(Free S&H) for 16ft LED lights.
IP65 Waterproof
5050 SMD
300 LEDs

The link is for green lights I think they also have white.

I bought these to make 2 underwater Crappie lights for summer fishing, they also work great for icefishing at night just drop down the hole. You could use them for your shanty, they have peel off sticky backing. You can cut to any length you need. I run my off a Vexilar battery for icefishing, Marine 12v for summer.
Incase you want to make underwater lights here's a photo of the ones I made, used them all last summer. Make yourself a pair and use them to light you shanty as a drop light.

Retired-UAW · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 10, 2019, 04:18 PM »

Quote from: bottom bouncer on Jan 17, 2018, 09:53 PM

Old school here, still use the propane lantern. Doubles as my heat source.

DITTO

OMIGHTY · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 10, 2019, 08:50 PM »

Quote from: Jigmup on Jan 17, 2018, 11:56 AM

These work good but don't let scroungydog see it. He tends to get a bit unnerved by them.

Hahaa

this had me laughing.

Silverado23, Old post, but if you want to see a LED set up I have one I posted last year of what I did with my shanty. I'm still using the same set up and it works Fing Great!!!

Oaktree1215 · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 10, 2019, 10:01 PM »

Quote from: bottom bouncer on Jan 17, 2018, 09:53 PM

Old school here, still use the propane lantern. Doubles as my heat source.

I use an lantern too, adds heat.

A- bomb · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 13, 2019, 01:29 PM »

and carbon monoxide.....
just saying, not preaching.
just be careful not to take a nap...the eternal kind.

camshaft962 · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 15, 2019, 09:39 PM »

Quote from: SexiVexi28 on Jan 17, 2018, 08:32 AM

3M LED Light Strips. Just bought a set of 6 ft strips off ebay for $9. Zip tie them to your poles and connect the wires to a 12v battery like the one your vex uses.
They use minimal juice. I've been running light strips off my 12v battery for 4 years now without ever recharging it. Can also hook em right up to your fish finder if you want.

Just put these lights in my shanty a couple weeks ago...worked out pretty slick!

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