1). How do solar
lights store energy and how do they work?
Solar lighting is the safest and easiest kind of outdoor lighting to install.
Each light fixture contains a scientifically designed solar collector panel
that converts sunlight into electrical energy. This energy is stored in highly
efficient rechargeable batteries, used to light the fixture at night.
2). What to do with the rainy day or Cloudy day?
The outdoor solar light is waterproof. You don’t need to worry about it. After fully charged, the capacity of battery can keep the LED working in several rainy/ cloudy days.
3). If you found the light brightness is down or total off, how to handle?
In this case, It prove the power of solar light battery is not enough to support normal lighting, so you need have 2-3 goods sunlight charged, especially in Winter season, the sunlight intensity is much below the standard sunlight (1000kw/m2), it may need more longer time to charge.
4). What is the
difference between solar lights and incandescent or fluorescent lights?
Solar lights are equipped with LED's. An LED is a semiconductor device that
emits visible light when conducting current. Therefore, solar lamps give off a
different type of light than incandescent and fluorescent lights. A common
mistake is to compare wattage between LED units and their incandescent and
fluorescent cousins - wattage is a function of power consumption, not
brightness.
The proper measuring stick for outdoor
lighting comparisons is lumens or candle feet, which measures the brightness of
the light. A typical LED will give off the equivalent of a 2 watt bulb.
However, LED unit is more intense and has a different angle of dispersion,
while incandescent light just glows all around.
Another advantage of buying solar lights
is that LED bulbs will never burn out during the lifetime of the product. Low
voltage incandescent and fluorescent systems need bulb replacements often and
add cost and inconvenience to the product.
5). How long do
solar lights stay on?
The length of
time that the lights stay on is dependent on the amount of sunlight received
during the day. Most solar lights stay lit for up to 10 or more hours with
fully charged batteries.
6). What
advantages do solar lights offer?
Solar lights require no wiring and are very easy to install. And because they
run on the sun's energy, they cost nothing to operate. That means they also are
environmentally friendly, and helps us conserve our fast-depleting regular
energy resources.
7). Are solar
lights as bright as regular lights?
Solar lights are usually not as bright as other forms of outdoor landscape
lighting. Thus, instead of harsh, glaring light, you'll have the benefit of
softer, more subtle accent lighting that makes your outdoors look stunning in the
dark.
8). What sort of
maintenance will I need to be concerned with?
There is virtually no maintenance required except for occasional cleaning of
the panel surface to keep it free of dust and dirt, regular battery checks, and
replacing the batteries when required.
9 ). How often
do the batteries need replacing?
The batteries are designed to withstand a minimum of 1000 deep discharges which
is at least 1000 nights of light. They are readily available and easy to
replace, rechargeable batteries.
10). How often
will I need to replace the L.E.D. in my solar fixture?
The LED's
themselves are not replaceable. However, their life expectancy typically
exceeds 25 years, based on running 10 hours every night. Thus, LED bulbs will
never burn out during the lifetime of the product.