So when I get them, put the lights outside in the sun for at least six hours, and AFTER, turn on the switch? How many hours does one charge last?
918118
Approximately 6 hrs. I don't suggest u buy them. 1 didn't work when I got them. 2 took on water right way. 4 accumulated moisture & quit.
918119
Okay thank you all! Sadly, the lights were not as bright as I expected them to be. But your suggestions worked!
627239
They have a switch on the bottom that you can set to on, off, or auto. Set it to auto and it will stay on for 5 hours. I have some that I turned on at 5pm so they stay on till 10, some that I turned on at 6 that stay on till 11pm. Easy! We've had them since xmas and still LOVE them! :)
458672
Allow it to charge with the switch off for a few good sunny days, then try it. If that does not work I would return for a refund. I noticed that ours these not work on nights when the weather had been overcast during the day.
2240279
The batteries are already in the light. Just place the light where it will get direct sunlight for 3 - 4 days, after which you can turn on the light in the proper mode that suits you. These lights need at least 10 hrs of sunlight a day.
1132259
if you mean household lights,home lamps.this would depend on your solar battery charge.i have used 2 lights at once on a full charge.,for several hours with no problem.
449704
I assume you have the switch on and have allowed the unit to sit in full sunlight for 2 days but I had the same problem with two that I bought. I contacted the company that markets them and they were very helpful and replaced the defective units real fast. These have been working for over a year and are great accent lighting!!
159306
it has lasted a good 16 hours on one charge but i think if you charge them fully they may last a little longer. hope this helps. another thing the price is right?
1741829
We turn ours on/off from an indoor switch, although if it's really bright outside, it won't turn on until later in the day when it gets shadier and the shadows lengthen. It does not need sun to work. We love these, by the way.
89647
Charge them over night and you will be fine.... Now how long do they last is another question haha
1877629
Yes, assuming you're battery has around 100 RC (amps reserve capacity). The lights use 1.5 amps each per hour your battery should last around 5.55 hrs assuming a full charge and a good battery to full discharge. This is theoretical of course and many factors could lower that and likely will. Also make sure your fuses and wires are sized for the amps.
619889
I have never needed to charge the by plugging them in. I think they work off of both, bu I am not certain on that. I just place the lights in direct sunlight or if it is cloudy just set them outside to recharge them. This always works for me. Hope this helps.
2269894
That would be up to you, you said they work , how long do they stay on? You should be at least get a few hours out of them we use several of these at our shop and have had a variety of problems that being said , they are the best solution we have found for the price, I left one charging overnight and it finally turned green .
1827913
Saeree, I never tried leaving the light on until the battery dies. If I had to guess, based on my use and when I change the battery, I would guess six to eight hours.
1141609
You need several hours of sunlight, probably a continuous cycle of sunlight during several days. It will burn weakly but goes out after a few hours if the sun has not recharged them totally. Other than that I like the lights, the light produced when fully charged and being able to place where I want light.
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I have five of them at my place. They go on when the sun sets with a low level of illumination, but go bright whenever anything passes within their sphere of activation, and then the light stays on for about two minutes. The duration is not adjustable as far as i know.They do what is expected of them.
1175968
They will stay on all night IF they are in a sunny place to charge the batteries. If not they will stay on only 3-5 hours
1447281
As I said in my original post, not very long. I tried multiple batteries from a 20-pack, and nothing would keep any of the three in pack lit for more than 10's of minutes. We went back to inexpensive moon lights, and haven't regretted it.