my turtles lights turn off after 5 minutes and I have to push the button to turn them on again. how can i keep them on all night?
1851934
They only stay on as long as the solar power that charged it during the day can hold.
1851935
Have you by chance left the cellophane on that was over the solar panels? It protects the lights during shipping, but will keep the lights from charging properly if left on. They need lots of direct sunlight to charge completely, so make sure they are shaded by flowers or shrubs.
1851936
I am sorry to hear this. My turtle lights seem to be working okay. From what I understand they will stay on for as long as the battery has power left from charging in the sun during the day. I live in Florida so we have lots of sun and warm weather.
1851937
Mine turn on by themselves whenever it gets dark enough. If it is dark outside they should be lighting up on their own.
1413944
I had a similar situation, a light sensor was supposed to turn them off during daylight hours, but they didn't turn totally off.
366218
I didn't use the timer for these lights but did use a timer function on others so can't help you. With the lights I used that had timers, I did realize that I should put the batteries into the lights at exactly the time I wanted them to turn on each evening because that's when they would automatically turn on in subsequent days; so if you want your lights to turn on at 5 pm each evening, that is when you should install the batteries which effectively is when the timer settings begin.
2267537
buy a new unit. for the price of these new if you have a few of the LEDS go out you should just buy a new unit. they are not worth messing with. I have 3 lamps go out on mine after a few hours. they sent me a new one.
1175971
Mine only stays on for a few hours, sometimes it doesn't come on at all. No,they can't be turned off.
1316858
I haven't been able to figure out how to adjust the time intervals. Either I can't understand the instructions that came with it, or they are not written correctly. At first, the lights didn't come on at all. I played with the adjustment screw for that, then it wouldn't shut off the lights for a very long time. I fiddled with the two adjustment screws until it comes on regardless of the ambient light level and stays on for about 15 minutes. if I manually turn it off, it won't turn the lights back on until the remainder of 15 minute "on" time has expired. It is on my "to do list" to research exactly how to adjust the settings.
117531
You might have your fan on "sleep mode" - and that means all of the lights except for a little moon are off and the fan runs quieter. If you hit the off button on the remote, it should turn off. Try hitting the "mode" button to turn it from sleep mode to either "nature" or "normal" to get the lights back on.
1373861
Turn it all the way up to 5 and wait until the light goes off... It's about 10 to 12 minutes.
1049525
In the instructions it tells you how to remove a peice of plastic that shields the sensor from turning on the light. Remove this thin film of plastic, keep out in the sun, and at night they come on
411410
Not sure why that is happening. Mine come on at the appointed time, and off at the set time. I can just press the cover momentarily and it comes on and stays on. Not sure how much wattage you are trying to illuminate, but that could be a possibility. If you have LED bulbs, I have had problems with them not working with certain switches.
2110518
the lights can not be turned off unless you unplug them. I did not like it in my tank anyway. you could see the light bulbs so, that was your focus. It was much nicer when the light was ontop of the tank shining down into the water.
753395
The lights will turn on and off automatically by themselves. The only way you could turn them off manualy would be to cut the power to them. So you would need them on a switch of some kind. If they were on a switch, to turn them on manually you would need, first of all darkness and to have them turned off -- no power to them. At that point -- darkness and no power -- if you turned the power to them on, the lights should light up. If you did not interrupt the power supply before daylight, they should turn off automatically. I hope I answered your question. There is no off/on switch on the lights themselves -- it is automatic operation. The lights will turn on and off automatically by themselves. The only way you could turn them off manualy would be to cut the power to them. So you would need them on a switch of some kind. If they were on a switch, to turn them on manually you would need, first of all darkness and to have them turned off -- no power to them. At that point -- darkness and no power -- if you turned the power to them on, the lights should light up. If you did not interrupt the power supply before daylight, they should turn off automatically. I hope I answered your question. There is no off/on switch on the... » Read More The lights will turn on and off automatically by themselves. The only way you could turn them off manualy would be to cut the power to them. So you would need them on a switch of some kind. If they were on a switch, to turn them on manually you would need, first of all darkness and to have them turned off -- no power to them. At that point -- darkness and no power -- if you turned the power to them on, the lights should light up. If you did not interrupt the power supply before daylight, they should turn off automatically. I hope I answered your question. There is no off/on switch on the lights themselves -- it is automatic operation. « Show Less
202558
You purchased the night lights? When you turn the lights off they should turn on automatically when plugged in. Make sure your outlets work but no there is no tricks.
1191077
I have had four for 3 years. I had to replace one lately. They stay on for about ten (10) minutes, with no activity, and go off. Look around for something moving, another light source, move the sensor and try again. No problem for me, sorry you had it. JCT
1637144
The candles stay on for about 5 hours before timing off. There is an "on" option as well as timer so you could just turn them on and leave them on if that is helpful.
1834913
There is a button on the bottom of the lights. It is covered in rubber and can be difficult to push in. You will feel it click if you get it right. If it clicks in it is on, out is off. It must be dark for the light to come on. Go into a dark room if you need to test it during the daylight.
783624
I use a timer so it is only on a certain amt of hours only have it on at night time....there is not setting so you really cant regulate them temp from this item a timer helps plus sand or news paper will help so the snake is not directly on the pad cause they will fry them selves if they lay on it directly