how do you mount the unit for recharging to the outside top of the umbrella?
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I don't think there's a *great* answer to that, because you need to be able to get to the bottom of the panel to replace the rechargeable batteries on occasion (roughly annually), so permanently affixing it isn't a good idea. Your best bet is likely to involve attaching one of the mount pieces (the parts that attach to the panel) permanently (or essentially permanently) to the top of the umbrella, and then mounting the panel to that piece. I've had good luck with Sugru for similar things in the past, but I can't guarantee it'll work in this case. Whatever you do, you'll want to be sure you can reach that back panel to replace the batteries. I suppose mounting somehow to the umbrella fabric might also work.
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Twist off the cap of the rechargeable battery. Then, with little round button on top, slide out the prongs of the electrical plug and insert into a receptacle. Red light comes on indicating "charging" and green light comes on when fully charged. All adjustments are a little stiff that keep it clean and waterproof
1366162
Our outdoor plugins have a flip up cover so it doesn't look like a outlet. All ours are pretty low to the ground so we used a really long outdoor extension cord to ours by our front door.
852147
Recharge it or push in (or remove) that little red plastic pin at the top of the unit
1500017
Yes y can mount it with screws but keep in mind it needs sunlight to charge and under a tree may not be the best place
202206
Julie, I would suggest you pass on this item. It does need direct sunlight to recharge and if the location on the porch is in the shade, it would never charge up. In addition, this unit is very cheaply made. It looks like metal but it is very thin plastic.
1933725
I'd slip it into the mesh compartment and let that face the sun. There are other chargers that have a hard-mounted clip or long velcro straps. This one sits on my dashboard while I'm at work.
1776016
Push the tab in and pull up. The tab is located were you would find in any umbrella
103752
I bought this Manfrotto 026 Swivel Lite-Tite Umbrella Adapter so I can screw the table mount of the speedlight into the top of it and also mount my umbrella./
1433816
Using the lever. You wind it to tilt, wind other way to get back up. Very easy to use. I love the umbrella. ;)
1997887
It can be mounted anywhere there is a 110 VAC outlet available. There is no reason it has to be mounted outdoors. Be aware there is a slight 60 cycle hum when it is turned on.
28067
I use my umbrella in the center hole of a patio table. When used this way the port where the power cord inserts in the pole is below the surface of the table and is not visible from above the table.
99832
Just to screw in the knobs which will then hold the umbrella in place. Very simple!
721725
I bought mine from my boat and I attached outdoor 12 V receptacles to each of my batteries and mounted my solar charger so that it was facing straight up and I keep it plugged into one of the batteries all the time to keep it charged.
13269
Use 2 of these units. One mounted on the front windshield and one on the back. You may need an extra long power cord for the rear.
1530851
It opens up to go around the pole. It' all LED lights so it's easy on batteries. We use rechargabls and we didn't have to recharge them all season. It's really nice to flip it upside down facing the umbrella for a warm ambient light effect.
2129719
You need a light stand socket attachment such as http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Studio-Socket-Umbrella-Holder/dp/B005D1OWEG These have a mount that attaches to the nub on the top of the light stand. Quality and price vary so be sure to research.