The top of my Lantern melted due to the heat of the sun. Anyone else have this happen to them?
2065196
Woah, that is a bummer. I live in Northern California where the temperatures may be more moderate than yours but this has not happened on any of the 5 I bought. However one has stopped working (I think due to heavy wind and rain).
2065197
No, this has not happened. I live in Plain City, OH and since the purchase in the fall we have not seen the sun very much. Sorry, I couldn't be of more help.
2065198
I have three of them and so far have not had this problem. We have had some upper 90's in the summer but they are not in the afternoon sun. Hope this helps!
2065199
Not sure how that happened. I own eight of these lanterns and have had them for a year being exposed to triple digit temperatures at times as I live in Southern California. They do have a one-year warranty and the Customer Service at Smart Solar is very helpful. Give them a try.
1467941
salam,first of all the bulbs will damage in 5 minutes so you have to buy new bulbs then if you use it continuous for 3-4 ours the base will melt.this is what happened with me
706175
Sorry friend, its been many months since my hammock apparently disintegrated from exposure to sunlight. I am unable to provide you with the meurements you are requesting.
372866
Yes, I experienced this. I purchased dimable LED bulbs that don't burn as hot and it fixed the problem. A little pricey, but worth it if you want to use the light.
1304419
Hey Ron, I have exposed heating elements and this melted similar to my experience with aluminum foil liners catching on fire. My best experience so far with oven liners is using cookie tins that are large enough to cover the majority of the bottom of the oven.
1555121
mines were melted as well. I just pulled a small amount off and still eat it. Some you can pull a part with no problem. I am thinking, keep in refrig during the summer time.
2051540
If your elements are still lit up and it stays hot, there must be a problem with it. Mine does neither of those things. I'd return it, I think :).
1561412
This has never happened to mine. Sounds like a bad light. I personally think they are great!
458860
After a year I had mine melt into the dash one day in Seattle. I have a review with pictures in that section. It has seen hotter weather but something about today (68 degrees measured in the shade) and it decided to melt.
1728782
I had the same concerns as I would be insulating above the light. I laid styrofoam directly on top of the light on a warm day, and monitored for several hours. Took the styrofoam off and could not feel any heat buid up whatsoever.
1549806
Sorry to hear that.I think I've had mine about the same amount of time and no problems yet.Mine is in direct sun just about all day.
57817
I had the same problem. I replaced the ballast and it took care of the problem. I also discovered the old one had got so hot it was partially melted.
2009286
Yes but the heat from the lamp is very weak- the small gas container that is used might be why the pressure isnt enough to even get any heat from-
967174
You know, I've used it and it does get sun, but I haven't noticed it being too hot to lean on. I have other aluminum tables in the sun and I don't remember them getting hot either. I'll have to pay attention and try them to let you know for sure.
1935130
The only time that happened to mine I had it outside in the sun,it probably got too hot!
17274
It may be that there was oil up to the rim and when you melted it down it seeped out. you don't necessarily have to heat it up, if left out in a regular room temp. it will loosen up enough to come out, and it will loosen further in the heat of your hand.
617238
We let our sky lanterns go at our farm. They sailed away over the pastures and tree tops. It is an exciting, yet slightly scary thing to watch. They take off quick. The heat and fire keeps them floating until the flame goes out. I would be sure to avoid any close trees and if it is drought conditions, I would be worried. We have set them off twice and it was a big success. Be sure to have one person be the lighter, have two people per lantern, and follow the directions....they are beautiful! :)