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Post by WildlifePaul on Feb 7, 2019 19:58:28 GMT
Last year I was lucky to come across an simple led light that runs off your camera power for your box for only £9.99 I am not very tech so led lights was always a no for me but when I found these that run off your camera it was perfect. Very straight forward to use the led light runs off your camera power supply and it as a sensor on which you hang outside the box which turns the led lighting off when the sun is setting outside so the led lighting is only on during daytime brilliant for such a cheap thing. www.green-feathers.co.uk/products/daytime-led-lamp-for-bird-boxes   Here's one of my videos of this led light in one of my boxes from last year they are now in all 9 of my boxes (only had them in 2 boxes last year didn't find out about them until April sadly) |
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Post by elle on Feb 12, 2019 20:16:10 GMT
Hi Paul, pleased to say my lighting has arrived, well actually yesterday but we were at work so missed delivery, and as per usual, no neighbours in when I need a parcel taken in  . Anyway, they’re here now so hopefully weekend hubby will be up ladders & somehow try fit it! As you know I have 3 boxes but only 2 lights so it’s where to put the 2nd light  , not that I get more than one nest at a time eh!! Elle xx |
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Post by WildlifePaul on Feb 12, 2019 21:39:51 GMT
Remember to make sure the sensor with the cap on is outside the box Elle as that turns it off at dusk.
And make sure the cap is left open.
I'd put them in your boxes with most interest Elle.
Good luck getting them done this week x
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Post by elle on Feb 13, 2019 18:53:57 GMT
Thanks for that Paul, I showed hubby the pics you put on, so fingers crossed sometime over weekend will get them done. Obvs will let you know icon_biggrin
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Post by Beechnut on Feb 24, 2019 13:57:25 GMT
Hi Paul,
With regard to the lighting bar from Greenfeathers, does the DC have to be 12V to have the light 'inline', as mentioned in their instructions, as my camera uses 8V DC on the box I was going to light up?
Beechnut
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Post by WildlifePaul on Feb 24, 2019 15:01:35 GMT
Yes needs to be 12v I believe to be inline. I don't think 8v will be big enough to power both the light and camera since it runs off the camera power. I think your camera quality would weakening alot. I mean you could email greenfeathers and ask but they do suggest to only inline with 12v cameras. You could always buy one with the 12v plug for £15.49 and buy one of the DC power extender cables www.green-feathers.co.uk/collections/accessories/CablesBut I know your cameras are wireless aren't they? Or atleast one of them so don't know if you'd want the wire for led light if your running wireless. If you do end up buying one and going for the led / power plug / extender cable use "GF10" at checkout in the discount code part and get 10% off. |
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Post by Beechnut on Feb 24, 2019 16:20:41 GMT
Thanks for that Paul - I thought I would have to run the light on a separate adapter.
The camera needs a DC connection then sends a signal wirelessly to the radio receiver sitting in my "office".
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Post by steve on Mar 10, 2019 13:24:36 GMT
I recently made some new nest boxes, and one has a pair of obscure perspex windows, the other a 12 volt LED light. The picture clarity and colour during the day is more than acceptable with either but, I think the LED is more vivid.
The windowed box currently has an occupant but, early days with the lit box.
The LED seems a great idea and apparaently doesn’t bother the birds?
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Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 10, 2019 14:46:24 GMT
Yes the led does help with better colour in the bird,
It doesn't seem to bother the birds no, A good few members have led lights this season.
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Post by steve on Mar 23, 2019 12:45:14 GMT
Yes the led does help with better colour in the bird, It doesn't seem to bother the birds no, A good few members have led lights this season. Hi Paul, thanks, that’s reassuring as I’ve not spoken to anybody else that used one. What I also like about the box with the LED is, when the daylight drops away, the IR sensor kicks in almost immediately but, with my other windowed box, the daylight fades but, the windows still allow some light in, and it makes for a very difficult to see screen, as the IR hasn’t kicked in. It’s not a big deal though, just something I’ve noticed Steve |
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Post by tommyg1 on Jan 25, 2020 11:21:19 GMT
Hi there, I have an old Boxwatchbox. For the lighting there is an illumination plate with a little bulb. Its enough but I can use more light. Is it possible to use and place the daytime ledlamp from greenfeathers in it ? Hope you can answer this  ? Greetings Tom |
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Post by WildlifePaul on Jan 25, 2020 13:11:50 GMT
If you want to use it running off the camera you'd need to make sure your camera is a 12V one, That was it can run off your camera power.
If it can't run off your camera there is options to buy it with the power plug plus an extension cable you can click "Add Power Extension Cable" which will give you up to 20M more cable if you can't have it running off your camera power.
I don't know much about boxwatch boxes to be honest.
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Post by WildlifePaul on Jan 25, 2020 13:13:28 GMT
These are currently out of stock until mid February apparently, But you can preorder it for when its back in stock.
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Post by tommyg1 on Jan 25, 2020 15:13:01 GMT
Thanks Paul for answering. The box itself is 12V so thats ok. The box has 2 connection-points. One below (at the rear) the box with 3 plugs/sockets(audio.video,power) and 1 in the roof with 4(also 1 for the bulb or lightning). Between roof and nestroom there is a illuminationplate with a little bulb. In the plate is the connection with the power for the bulb. Best place for the led I think is on the plate. Only problem is , how to connect this to the connection-point. To make a hole or make some room on the side I guess if possible. I think I give it a trij Greetings Tom. |
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Post by sammi on Jan 26, 2020 10:24:10 GMT
Hi Tom
I connected these led lights to my Boxwatch boxes but I have new cameras in them that connect nicely. I found the connectors on the Boxwatch cameras were incompatible with the Led light. We have one box with the light in the underside of the plate and one on the side. The first option is easier if you need to remove or change the camera. I'll try and post a pic later. I liked the original little bulb lighting but again the connections made it difficult to use with the new cameras. Maybe someone with a little more expertise could change the connections but it was beyond me.🤣Hope this helps.
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Post by sammi on Jan 26, 2020 12:02:29 GMT
I've put the pics up on my thread in bird boxes Tom so you can see the effect.
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Post by tommyg1 on Jan 26, 2020 13:02:15 GMT
Thanks Sammi !
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Post by tommyg1 on Mar 1, 2020 12:00:52 GMT
Hi Sammi, I have the leds from greenfeathers now. And bought a new camera from them also. How did you get it in your boxwatch-nestbox on a nice way. Can you close the roof nicely wiht the cable under it ? Is the baseplate still nicely positioned in the box withe the cable from the led ?, good weekend, Tom.
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Post by sammi on Mar 2, 2020 18:18:14 GMT
Hi Tommy
Sorry for delay in replying. I wish I'd taken photos of the set up before the boxes went back up 😂 But basically I stripped out the wiring and connector terminals from top and bottom. We bought plastic camera trays from Garden Nature and this sits on top of the wooden light plate. We had to modify the hole in the plate to allow the camera to view the box if that makes sense as the camera is screwed into the plastic tray in a position that doesn't match up to the hole. The light in one box is screwed to the underside of the wooden light plate and we had to make a groove in the corner of the plate to pass the wire through. All the wires fit nicely in the roof space and I think we exited them through a hole in the back used in the previous set up. It all sounds very complex but easy when you've got it in front of you.I hope this helps a bit. I can get Hubby to draw a diagram (as he's good at that)If you have any queries just shout.
The fence that one of them is on has been damaged in these storms si uf we have to move the box to fix the fence I'll get a photo while it's down. That is of course if the birds don't claim it for nesting first🤞
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Post by tommyg1 on Mar 3, 2020 22:18:18 GMT
Hi Sammi, Your answer gives me a good impression what you have done with the birdbox and thats a lot , thanks for that. At the moment a pair of great tits here In Hoek van Holland (30km from Rotterdam,Netherlands) are beginning with their nestbuilding, slowly. The new camera and lighting , its too late now I think . When I place these to the box now, it can disturb the birds so it will have to wait for next season I think. When you have the chance to make a photo of the set-up of your birdbox , it would be great ! Greetings Tom. |
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Post by sammi on Mar 5, 2020 13:43:46 GMT
Great news about your nesters Tom but yes it's too late for this season for your upgrade. Have you opened your own thread yet in the bird box section?
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. Anyway, they’re here now so hopefully weekend hubby will be up ladders & somehow try fit it! As you know I have 3 boxes but only 2 lights so it’s where to put the 2nd light 
, not that I get more than one nest at a time eh!!
? Greetings Tom
