Lantern on this item is not working only used one season????
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Hi Robyn, my lantern only lasted a couple of months as well.....also the Labrador after a while becomes discoloured and the paint washes off.......right now I have to try repainting it......hope this helped......
1951169
HI Robyn, mine never worked, they claimed they check them all before shipping and what can I say they sent me second lantern and it doesn't work, its my opinion don't waste your money.
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I gave this item as a gift last year. It is still working. Maybe the manufacturer will exchange for you. Be sure to have it out where the sun can charge the solar unit on the lantern. I hope this helps.
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Mine did not work on the second season after the first winter storage...The solar cell would not charge the unit sufficiently, it would give maybe a 10 second spray and that would exhaust the unit. I tried for a refund but neither Amazon or Havahart responded. It went into the trash. I would not buy it.PS I now use the battery operated units connected to a hose...reliable and well supported by the manufacturer
2003878
We have only charged ours the one time (1st time) the lantern seems to hold a good charge. After we are done using the lantern we all ways turn it off. I hope you have as good luck with your lantern as we have had!
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This question has come to someone who has purchased this lantern in the past. For me, it works fine. I would ask Amazon for a replacement ASAP.
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You may have an issue with your electrical, because this is a very low wattage item and shouldn't have done that. Also, check to make sure the outlet in which the item is plugged in doesn't have a faulty ground wire on it. The only issues I've ever had with the two I've purchased over the years is fire ants eating away at the wiring inside, and replacing the lamps when they burn out.
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Mine did not work on the second season after the first winter storage...The solar cell would not charge the unit sufficiently, it would give maybe a 10 second spray and that would exhaust the unit. I tried for a refund but neither Amazon or Havahart responded. It went into the trash. I would not buy it. PS I now use the battery operated units connected to a hose...reliable and well supported by the manufacturer
398990
another customers review I had read before purchasing advised to take out batteries that came with lantern, and then put them back in , to activate lantern. Hope this helps. If lantern fails to light , then I would replace with new batteries.
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You just need to purchase a light cord if you want to use as a lamp. Search for paper lantern light cord.
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Mined works and still does, contact amazon or the seller and ask for a new one. It could be defective. Try another unit first, then call it quits after that. It pretty straight forward 8 hrs of sun with the cord to the panel. Check to see if their are any switches for on / off. I don't think that is the case in this model. If not I have other solutions for lighting that work as well.
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Never had a problem!! My lamp (knock wood) has worked perfectly since I installed it. My old bulb was not completely burned out so I saved it in the box for next time. If you have the old bulb re-install it and see if it too flickers. If it does there is a problem with the set. If it doesn't there is a problem with the new bulb. Best advice I can give.
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Must be inst. in a sunny location. Your battery could be bad. Try cleaning the top so the sun can hit it. If no avail. call tech support at 800-835-4113 I hope this helps. I love my lamp and its been working since 9/10/13. The only time it does not work is when we have a cloudy day or so.
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I've had mine plugged in and on for 6 months ~ a year? Edit: after that the lantern died (not the bulb). Rip lantern.
780132
It really is hard, isn't it? Only thing we don't like about it. We have had some success putting it together, putting it on a take or the floor and pushing down while turning the lantern. Biggest trick is getting it to start straight. I really can't do it very well, but my husband can.
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If you have a meter that checks continuty you can check it with that.Be sure it is unplugged before you get into it but every time I have fixed one they all looked so bad but they couldn't last much longer,so I replaced them all.I have 3 heaters and I have had to replace them in 2 of them.I think this a weak point in them.I also had them replaced in the other one while it was under warranty.The bulbs are kinda expensive and I don't plan on buying anymore of these heaters unless they have a recall on them and give us some relieve.
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I haven't used it camping yet. I will know after Easter Weekend. It lights up ok, and it is small. Plus, you must have the bottom lined up just right to close it. The directions are important for this lantern.
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I used a standard size, 60 watt energy efficient bulb (the newer ones that are spiral shaped) They don't heat up much. The Lantern is so wide, I don't think any bulb would cause an issue as long as you center it. Hope this helps.
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I would try a known good light bulb. If that doesn't work return it the sockets broken if that does work it's probably a bad bulb.