Is it really so that the solar cell is not real and not connected to the battery?
1287357
Mine turned out to be a fake. Ordered around the 1st of June 2014, if that helps anyone.
1287358
I bought five of these for gifts and plan to order five more. I suppose that, to answer your question, I would have to crack one open. I won't be doing that. All I know is that they are quite bright and stay bright. I will discharge one and see if it recharges. I will post a review when this is completed.
1287359
I am sorry to report that something must have changed with production since June of 2013. I performed the exact same test that V.Bolinder did, and mine is dead. I opened it to see if, as others have mentioned, the panel was not attached. Oddly enough, it is soldered onto the board just fine. IN my opinion, the battery is not a rechargeable button cell. I am going to purchase some rechargeables of this size and replace, see if that works.
1287360
I just completed my test. I pressed the button, with a pair of pliers, for about 20 hours. This morning it was completely dead. With the pliers still in place, the light came on when the solar panel saw normal room light. I removed the pliers and let the flashlight sit on my desk for a few minutes. When the button is pressed the flashlight it at full brightness. The solar cell is working well. I am going to order five more.
1287361
yes, it`s real. I wear it hanging on my trousers and it is always charged. It has 3 leds and good light. I am pleased :-)
1111828
Its either. I believe it is so you can DC out to another product. Or, apply another battery as stated below. The instructions do not discuss the issue.
1735621
The Solar Panel you could hook up to a battery but I don't think the light because it has a battery already in it. I would not mess with it!
1439366
the item is solar powered. You charge it in light, there is no 'battery', just a capacitor that stores energy.
1558907
The battery is not being charged.... You need a bigger solar panel or 110 volt power supply
585069
No ,it is working as long as it has solar power and is connected to a battery and is automatic in nature as it charges the battery as needed and maintains the charge as long as you have solar power.
1215693
The light is using the solar panel as the photo cell. And the battery and switch is inside the light fixture. So the light can used as a working light when unplugged from the solar panel.
2133714
Not while electrical systems are in use. It's for maintaining a charge during battery storage and recharging (slowly) after use.
2248296
It is Charge is by its solar panel and mains, not a secondary solar panel. Have you asked the manufacturer?
1535495
since it has a solar cell in it, there are either 2 situations happening. you are in a poorly lit area, or the cell is damaged and there is no power being generated from it.it may just need to be returned for a replacement
34321
Theoretically yes.. however you may have to find a way to disconnect solar panel when light is in use and charge battery with light disconnected. If both are hooked up in parallel with battery, it's basically a direct line from panel to light which could cause complications.
1222347
depending on the model, there is a strip on the battery which needs to be removed which keeps it from charging - one of the solar lids also had a strip over the solar cell on the top of the lid
1669231
Bruno, thanks for the question. This unit up is solar powered and it has its own vendor supplied rechargeable battery.
885386
Sounds like a question for the seller! It is either defective or the batteries need charging. Try taking it outside in the sun to see if it will work from solar power alone.
135142
You know its on because there is a buzz when you turn it on. Not aure about batteries, i believe there is a light that indicates this. I tested it by putting it on a non mivable surface, and it did as promised...
1420509
are your panels and motors connected to a battery for stabalizing the power.
761744
No it isn't. However, it does work very well and recharges quickly. I've found having the back-up batteries very helpful especially when using the video option on my camera which consumes energy quicker than the standard photo option.