How can I install facing south and yet have the solar panel is exposed to the sun which would then be facing north???
193215
It doesn't matter, my installation was on the south side. It will get sun light as long as it's not completely covered where it's installed.
193216
found the general light of the day charges the battery's enough to show light and switch on the extra light for the set time.
193217
I am not sure...but I have these lights on 3 sides of my house and they all work well. JM
193218
There are "ideal" locations for installation, like north facing in your situation. But what really matters is the amount of time the solar face is getting sun light. My locations aren't ideal, but they get plenty of sun light to recharge the batteries. This keeps them in "nightlight" mode all night, with plenty of charge to turn on when my family I need them. These are great little lights, and I plan on buying several more.
939019
There are two images on Amazon showing my shed and this described mounting. If you're not concerned with aesthetics like me as I was mounting to my 10x12 shed. I mounted 6 solar panels to a cedar wood frame that was lag bolted through the roof to the joists of the shed. I then installed what I purchased from Home Depot qty 3- 2"x8' long aluminum angled rod that screwed to the cedar frame with conventional 1 5/8" wood screws every 12". I screwed the solar panel's aluminum frame directly to the aluminum 2"x8' angle rod elbow with 1/2" long sheet metal screws every 6". (Two of the 2"x8' aluminum angled rods were mounted horizontal on the cedar frame and the third was cut in half for the sides) I was cautious not to drill holes to close to the face of the solar panel while mounting not to damage the solar cells and/or under side of the solar panel itself.
1090978
If you want the pot lit from above, hold the light to see how the light is shining on your pot and mount the light in the eaves. If you are staking the light and lighting the pot from the ground, try it in several locations to get the effect you want. There is more than enough cord to still get the solar panel in any position, too. As long as the panel is in the open and clear of any shade, it'll do well. My solar panel is on a fence.
1888437
Silver on one side, black on the other. You put the silver side facing out to reflect the sun. The black side can be faced out in winter to absorb heat.
12067
I am in the south and have used mine for a coop for nearly a yr. I turned one panel upside down so that the opening for the window is on the bottom
1987319
It doesn't appear to be designed that way, but can be done. The efficiency of the solar collector will be compromised somewhat as it is collecting on a 90 degree axis verses a 180 sun rotation.. Just my guess.
1386471
make sure it faces the southwest sky and there are no objects blocking the solar panel.also if another source of light at night is close by, it will turn the light sensor switch off.:-)JM
77454
I installed mine in January 2013, I also have a solar panel on it and still works great. Just went up to the land last week on 9/2/13.
2247429
Both the light and the solar panel can be mounted to brick or siding, but it only comes with hardware for the solar panel, not the light. You have to provide that yourself. Just be aware that the light doesn't stay on as long as advertised. I have two and neither one stays on longer than 3 hours and that is on the "8 hour" setting. Additionally, the light is no where as near as bright as advertised.
1314051
Yes. For optimal battery charging, the solar cell should face south. But it would probably work just fine in a sunny place. It can be mounted with the solar cell and the display as one piece, or they can be separated. I used tie wraps to attach it to a small tree but you could use screws or double sided foam tape to put it on a mailbox.
1119487
I have 2 on posts at the end of my driveway in full sun and they work great.It has 4 solar panels to produce energy from all 4 directions. Do you have your light positioned where there are obstructions blocking the sunshine?
1465032
My solar boat lift has been installed for 2 weeks, therefore my experience is recent. In direct sun (southern facing at 26 degrees) about 4 to 5 hours, if all other factors are working well.
120804
Yes. You can mount on west side roof. My house has roof on both south on west but still I mounted on west side because west side works even better for attics because fan runs till late afternoon when attic is the hottest. If you face south it will work more effectively during noon and early afternoon but will not be so effective the late afternoon/early evening when sun is to the west side. Your attic is not extremely hot until noon or later so why waste solar energy during that time.
2168952
The solar panel works well but only with direct exposure. You would have to clean the panel every so often to remove accumulated dust. Once installed, I would create a moisture barrier from your local hardware store since the rubber is not a waterproof fit. Although it will ventilate it just doesn't have the capacity to keep a med-suv car cool in the summer heat.
846263
The solar panels can be adjusted up or down different angles to accommodate the sunlight
2079124
It can be done, but not a good idea. You don't want to leave your mobile device in the sun. Unless you can put the panels in the sun and your device in the shade.
1032754
Great idea! That would look nice. I don't see any reason it wouldn't work. You will have to place the "solar panel" on a place where it receives direct sunlight a good part of every day.