Low Voltage Outdoor Shed Lighting

Intro: Low Voltage Outdoor Shed Lighting

Using a cordless drill battery adapter, I wired my shed to have 3 lights and a 4-switch panel using nothing but a DeWalt battery for power.

STEP 1: Mount the Battery Holder & Switch Kit

I started by finding a spot to mount my batter holder & switch panel

STEP 2: Mount LED Lights

Next, find where you want to mount your LED lights to have the best coverage.

I chose to mount the largest LED light in the ceiling for broad coverage.

I mounted a 2nd LED light pointing towards my mini workbench in my shed.

Finally, my third light is focused on the loft/overhead deck in my shed.

I have a 4th switch available on my panel that I'm not using at the moment.

STEP 3: Wire the Setup

DC low voltage wiring is pretty easy. Red = Positive, Black - Ground/Negative. I drilled holes through the 2x4 joists and ran the wire as neatly as I could. The instructions that come with the panel are pretty simple to follow. I also used staples designed for home wiring to hold the wires securely in place. Once finished, I had 3 LED lights on 3 independent switches, all powered by a Dewalt cordless drill battery that can easily be recharged in my home at anytime. This application is great when your shed is simply too far away to consider running 110v AC power, but you still want lighting.

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