can't get it to run at all. Could the solar panel be defective?
852670
maybe, check all of your connections, we did need to let ours charge in bright light/sun for a while before it started
852671
A Motor worked :). I had to check each part to figure out which one was not working. Luckily, I had good tools to figure out
852672
Ours works great. It did have a plastic sheet protector covering the panel. Make sure you pull that off before trying to charge it. But if that's off, connections are solid, and it still doesn't charge then I'd wager it's defective.
852673
I couldn't run at all but some other panel with different boxes would. Mine just didn't work at all.
852674
I could not get this thing to work, the motor is not strong enough to operate the cogs. Maybe this is the problem you're having?
1924056
No problem with mine at all. I mounted the base and solar panel then kept it unplugged for 2 days before I plugged it in. It has worked all night every night since I purchased it
1558907
The battery is not being charged.... You need a bigger solar panel or 110 volt power supply
1071356
I have one of these and it's a little work horse! It's still working at 6 a.m. I positioned it at the bottom of my porch steps where it gets sunshine most of the day. I am totally impressed tho I know buying this stuff is mostly luck. I hate to ask, but did you remove the plastic film from the solar panel? Good luck maybe the sunshine just isn't strong enough. I live in the east. WV to be exact.
124993
Did you verify the correct terminals for battery and solar panel were corect?Sounds like charge controller might be bad.You could bypass the charge controller and connect the panel to the battery. Just remember as it can severally overcharge and damage battery.This would confirm operation of the panel and battery. Charge controllers are cheep to replace and can be purchased seperatly.
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Don't know if this will help but before you installed did you lay it in full sun for the day so it was sure to get a full charge? I am assuming you installed in a sunny location. If "yes" to these it sounds like it is defective. Return or exchange it. My mom's has been up for over two years in a partially sunny location is is still working. Good luck.
58982
I believe that is the first option. The panel will not come on unless it has a good battery. Installation was a breeze. Good luck.
2083996
I just cut off the solar panel connector and installed bullet connectors. Just make sure you put the female side on the panel wires so there will be not accidental shorts. Has been working fine for almost 6 months now.
1707664
We had the same issue. Never could get it to charge via sunlight. Very disappointing.
136191
Yes, make sure to test the solar battery to make sure it works. I ordered two and the one I use at my permanent residence works fine. The other didn't get opened until a couple of months after the purchase until I went to my summer cottage and never has worked.
764364
Have same issue. Charged the solar panel in very bright sun light for 12-14 hours over two days. Light will not come on... Pulling string feels as if nothing is happening and light does not come on. See red light but that is all...
1706703
I have had no problems with my solar lampost. I have it just under 1 year. Maybe you need new batteries or check to see if they are snapped into place properly.
1644191
Ya you can run this with photovoltaics. The only thing is that this is 120VAC so you will need an inverter from the solar panel to the pump. More than likely there are DC pumps out there and you could hook directly to it. It will start pumping when the sun comes up and stop when it goes down. If you want it to continuously run then get a larger solar panel --> charge controller-->battery-->pump. My estimate since pump is 6 watts get at least an 18-20 watt panel then a battery that will last you through the night, 6 watts * 18 hours * 2 (oversize it) = 216 watt*hour battery.
1927510
The panel needs to be in the sun or it needs to be connected to another energy source. If it is inside, let it sit under a bright light for a while to allow. Without some source of energy the lights will be out.
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That was also, worried about that. I called Wagan and the rep said it required an exact replacement battery.It was then just a matter of removing the top (solar panels) and using care and common tools, remove the old battery and replace the old one.
1133848
If you have had the solar cell in sunlight then they are broken. I would ask for replacement. Ours worked right out of the box with no problem.
1639927
it take's a lot to start the a/c but once it starts your ok. make sure again everything is not on. you could be charging the batterys if they did not have full charge. put the all the a/c setting on lowest. turn it on and if it start to bog turn it right back off, do this a couple of time and you should be running.