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Keep batteries charged even when electricity is unavailable. These chargers can be used in any battery capacity range.

Automatic chargers continuously provide a low-level charge to maintain the battery without overcharging.

					Mounting Holes
For Battery Voltage	For Battery Cap., amp-hrs.	Charging Current, A	Output Wattage, W	Battery Connection Type (Cord Lg.)	No. of	Dia.	Mounting Fasteners Included	Includes	Backing Material	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.		Each
Rigid
Automatic Chargers for Dry-Cell AGM Lead Acid and Wet-Cell Lead Acid Batteries
12	__	0.2	2.4	Terminal Clamp (108"), 12V Vehicle Plug (108")	4	0.11"	Yes	__	__	19 3/8"	10 1/4"	1 3/8"	00000000	000000
12	__	0.4	4.8	Terminal Clamp (132"), 12V Vehicle Plug (132")	4	0.11"	Yes	__	__	17 1/4"	15"	2 3/4"	00000000	00000
Flexible
Manual Chargers for Dry-Cell AGM Lead Acid and Wet-Cell Lead Acid Batteries
12	2-50	0.45	7	5/16" ID Ring Terminal (15ft.), 3/8" ID Ring Terminal (15ft.)	4	3/8"	No	3-ft. Cord with 12V Vehicle Socket	Vinyl Plastic	23"	14 1/2"	3/64"	0000000	000000
12	5-100	0.9	14	5/16" ID Ring Terminal (15ft.), 3/8" ID Ring Terminal (15ft.)	4	3/8"	No	3-ft. Cord with 12V Vehicle Socket	Vinyl Plastic	42"	14 1/2"	3/64"	0000000	000000

5-ft. Power Cord with 12V Vehicle Plug for Flexible Chargers

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Solar-Powered Motion-Sensing Security Lights

Powered by the sun, these security lights function in areas that don’t have access to electricity. They’re often used to shine light on parking lots, landscaping, signs, entryways, and other outdoor spaces. They turn on when they detect motion. These lights use a built-in LED bulb that lasts longer, is more efficient, and generates less heat than alternatives. The solar panel is built into the top of the lights, so there’s no need to run wire between the two. These lights must be mounted in the sun so they can charge during the day.

Styles B and C are protected from low-pressure jets of liquid such as water from a garden hose.

Style A—Built-In LED Bulbs

				Overall
Voltage	Brightness, lumens	Light Appearance	Wattage, W	Width	Height	Depth	Housing Color	Max. Sensing Distance, ft.	Batteries Included	Charging Time, hrs.	Run Time, hrs.	Mounting Hardware Included		Each
Polyethylene Plastic Lens
3.7V DC	300	Cool (5000K)	3	4"	5"	4 7/8"	Black	25	Yes	4	2	Yes	0000000	000000
3.7V DC	300	Cool (5000K)	3	4"	5"	4 7/8"	White	25	Yes	4	2	Yes	0000000	00000

Style B—Built-In LED Bulbs

				Overall
Voltage	Brightness, lumens	Light Appearance	Wattage, W	Width	Height	Depth	Environmental Rating	Housing Color	Max. Sensing Distance, ft.	Batteries Included	Charging Time, hrs.	Run Time, hrs.	Mounting Hardware Included	Specifications Met		Each
Glass Lens
4V DC	500	Daylight (6000K)	4	4 1/8"	1 1/4"	6 3/4"	IP65	Black	25	Yes	8	6	Yes	CE Marked	0000000	000000

Style C—Built-In LED Bulbs

				Overall
Voltage	Brightness, lumens	Light Appearance	Wattage, W	Width	Height	Depth	Environmental Rating	Housing Color	Max. Sensing Distance, ft.	Batteries Included	Charging Time, hrs.	Run Time, hrs.	Mounting Hardware Included	Specifications Met		Each
Glass Lens
3V DC	1,100	Daylight (6000K)	8.1	12"	3 1/8"	4 1/2"	IP65	Silver	30	Yes	6	8	Yes	CE Marked	0000000	0000000

Solar-Rechargeable Portable Lights

Button Switch

Use sun energy to bring light to remote areas and storage spaces without electrical wiring. These lights come with a solar panel to recharge their battery. Simply connect the lights to the panel and place the panel in full sunlight to charge. To power the battery faster, you can also plug these lights into a charger using the included USB cable. A USB output port allows you to power other smart devices and accessories with these lights, as well.

All lights have built-in LEDs that last longer, are more efficient, and generate less heat than other light technologies. They cast a neutral light appearance that’s often found in workspaces. An impact-resistant plastic lens protects the LEDs. You can dim these lights to conserve battery life. To use them as a security light in unsupervised areas at night, set them to auto mode—they’ll turn on automatically in the dark or when they detect motion.

Use the included mounting holes and brackets to secure these lights permanently to the wall, or hang them temporarily with the included fold-out D-rings. The solar panel also has a mounting bracket to secure the panel to horizontal and vertical surfaces. It’s adjustable, so you can rotate and tilt the panel to achieve the best angle for maximum sunlight exposure.

These lights cannot be sold to Canada due to energy efficiency regulations.

Overall			Panel
Length	Width	Depth	Length	Width	Brightness (Battery Life)	Light Appearance	Wattage, W	Material	Color	Batteries Included	Mounting Hardware Included	Includes	Features	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Built-In LED Bulbs
Plastic Lens
19"	6"	1 5/8"	14"	8 1/4"	200 lumens (15 hrs.) 1,200 lumens (7.5 hrs.) 2,400 lumens (1.3 hrs.)	Neutral (4000K)	15 75 180	Plastic	Gray	Yes	Yes	6 ft. Long USB Cable	USB Outlet	Canada	0000000	0000000

High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Wire

Use for solar equipment, automation, continuous motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: -85° to 325° F
Insulation: Silicone Rubber

A thick insulation protects this wire from high voltages while maintaining flexibility. The insulation also resists moisture. Often used in automated applications such as robotics, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. It meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance. If this wire is exposed to flames, it minimizes how much smoke and halogen it releases.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

											Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Performance Properties	Environment	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
10,000V DC/14,000V AC
30	11/40	3 A @ 86° F	0.21"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
12,000V DC/17,000V AC
28	16/40	5 A @ 86° F	0.21"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
26	26/40	6 A @ 86° F	0.22"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
24	42/40	7 A @ 86° F	0.22"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
31,000V DC/44,000V AC
22	66/40	8 A @ 86° F	0.23"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
20	105/40	10 A @ 86° F	0.24"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
42,000V DC/59,000V AC
18	168/40	15 A @ 86° F	0.25"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
16	280/40	19 A @ 86° F	0.26"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
14	441/40	27 A @ 86° F	0.28"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
12	672/40	36 A @ 86° F	0.3"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
10	780/40	47 A @ 86° F	0.33"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
8	1,666/40	65 A @ 86° F	0.39"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
6	2,744/40	95 A @ 86° F	0.44"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
4	1,666/36	125 A @ 86° F	0.5"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

UV-Resistant Wire

Use for outdoors, buildings, solar equipment, power supply
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F
Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Also known as photovoltaic (PV) wire, this wire won’t deteriorate from UV light when used outdoors. Often used in solar panels, the cross-linked polyethylene (XPLE) insulation won’t break down from prolonged exposure to high temperatures. The insulation also resists chemicals. An RHW-2 industry designation means this wire withstands underground and wet locations.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

600V AC

								Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Outer Insulation Color		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
12	56/29	55 A @ 86° F	0.21"	PV, RHW-2	UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	Black	0000000	00000	00000
10	84/29	70 A @ 86° F	0.24"	PV, RHW-2	UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	Black	0000000	0000	000
8	157/29	98 A @ 86° F	0.28"	PV, RHW-2	UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	Black	0000000	0000	0000

2,000V AC/2,000V DC

Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.
12	19/25	40 A @ 86° F	0.21"	PV, RHW-2	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	Black, Red	000000	00000	000000	000000	000000
10	19/21	40 A @ 86° F	0.24"	PV, RHW-2	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	Black, Red	000000	00000	00000	00000	000000
8	19/21	55 A @ 86° F	0.3"	PV, RHW-2	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	Black, Red	000000	00000	00000	00000	000000

Solar Flagpole Lights

Illuminate outdoor flags without connecting to an electric power source. These lights have a built-in solar panel that gathers energy from the sun throughout the day to power them at night. Because you don’t need to wire these lights to a standard energy source, you can use them with flagpoles located in the most remote areas of your property. These lights mount on top of your flagpole between the pulley and the ball ornament to illuminate your flag from above. A sensor turns them on automatically at night—no need to remember to switch them on manually.

				Solar Panel
For Maximum Flagpole Height, ft.	Height	ID	OD	Voltage	Wattage	Brightness, lumens	Battery Capacity, mA-hrs.	Features	Light Color		Each
Screw Mount
LED
25	1 1/4"	1/2"	10 1/8"	5.5V DC	1.65W	80	9,000	Automatic Illumination at Night	White	00000000	000000

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