Performance
How Do Solar Powered Garden Lamps Work? 1. Solar lamps use bright Light Emission Diodes (LED) for light.2. The LEDs are powered by rechargeable batteries.3. The rechargeable batteries are recharged by sunlight through solar panels.
How Do The Lamps Turn On And Off? A light sensor automatically switches the lamps on when it is dark at night and off when there is light during the day.In a few solar lamps, there is also a dedicated ON / OFF switch that is activated when the lamp is stored or otherwise not in use.
What Are The Advantages Of Solar Lamps? 1. Solar lamps require no wiring. So they are easy to install and easy to reposition. Outdoor wiring can be affected by extremes in temperatures during the seasons.2. Solar lamps run on rechargeable batteries recharged by sunlight. They are very economical to run.3. Depending only on solar power, the lamps are environmentally friendly.
Specific To SARABRITE Lamps
Will SARABRITE Lamps Stay Bright Throughout The Night? Yes. SARABRITE lamps will shine consistently bright all night. Without dimming. Without fading. From sunset to sunrise.
Can SARABRITE Lamps Work On Cloudy Or Rainy Days? Yes. SARABRITE lamps will work just as effectively on days with little or no sunlight by drawing on its large capacity batteries’ huge reserves of power.
What Are SARABRITE Lamps Components Made Of?
1. The beautiful cut crystal look shade is made of special PMMA.2. The solar panel is an extremely efficient variant of mono crystalline.3. The plastic parts are made from very high grade ABS plastic. Unlike cheap low grade plastic, they will not deteriorate. Unlike steel parts, they will not rust. 4. SARABRITE’s field tested lithium batteries are among the best in the world. They have 30 times more battery capacity than found with most solar lamps.
Why Are SARABRITE Lamps Better Than Most Other Solar Garden Lamps? 1. SARABRITE lamps are the only solar lamps that stay consistently bright throughout the night. Even on days with little or no sunlight. Even in winter.2. SARABRITE lamps are made from very high grade components for durability.3. SARABRITE lamps have been extensively field tested to ensure excellent reliability for years to come.4. With a bigger and longer spike, SARABRITE will remain upright and not prone to slanting.5. SARABRITE lamps come with both Day White and Warm White light.6. SARABRITE lamps look impressive as they are substantially bigger than most.7. SARABRITE lamps are versatile. They can be used for many purposes (See many uses of SARABRITE lamps).
Charging
Do SARABRITE Lamps Need To Be Charged Every Day? What If There Is No Sunlight Due To Bad Weather? No, SARABRITE lamps do not need to be charged everyday. The lamps have hundreds of hours of reserve battery power, enough to light up the lamps for days and even weeks without recharging.
What Are The Charging Requirements? Although SARABRITE lamps do not need to be charged everyday, they do need to be recharged at some point in time. So they need to be installed in a location where it can receive sunlight when the sun shines through. That location must not be blocked by shadows from nearby structures like walls, buildings or plants for at least 4 hours a day. There must also be nothing obstructing sunlight directly overhead.
This does not mean the lamp requires 4 hours of sunlight every sunny day. Even though the lamp is in a four hour window to receive sunlight, the reality is that in those 4 hours, there might be clouds some of the time or even during the entire period. Taking into consideration that on some days there will be a full 4 hours of sunlight and less on other sunny days, on average, a 4 hour window is sufficient. Even in winter.
How Many Days Can SARABRITE Lamps Go Without Recharging? That depends on which country the lamp is installed. Nearer the equator where the nights are not as long as countries that have long winter nights and therefore have more daylight hours, the lamp can go without recharging for up to 20 days.
In countries that have long winter nights, the lamp can go without recharging for up to 40 days.
SARABRITE lamps are engineered so that they will always have sufficient energy to power the lamps at all times.
Batteries
When Do The Batteries Need To Be Replaced? Every 2 to 3 years, depending on operating conditions.
In regions of extreme weather conditions, heat or cold, the batteries can easily manage more than 2 years. Otherwise more than 3 years.
Where Are Replacement Batteries Available?
The most suitable batteries are available from SARABRITE from our website or our retailers. In a pinch, generic lithium batteries will suffice till they can be replaced with genuine SARABRITE batteries.
Why Should Original SARABRITE Batteries Be Used Whenever Possible? 1. There is a wide range of lithium batteries on the market. The types and capacity vary greatly. In our experience, we have come across deceptive capacity labeling very often. It is necessary to use the correct capacity for the lamp to operate properly.2. There are many different types of lithium batteries configurations. It is important to use the correct type. 3. Quality matters. Most devices and their batteries within are used indoors. Solar lamps operate outdoors and often under extreme conditions. So the batteries have to be able to cope with the more demanding circumstances.
Maintenance
What Sort Of Maintenance Is Required?
Very little maintenance is required. Other than replacing the batteries, the solar panel should be cleared of anything covering it like fallen leaves or excessive dirt when necessary.
Limitations
Can SARABRITE Work In All Countries? SARABRITE lamps will work just fine in most countries except those regions where the hours of darkness exceed 16 hours a night. Countries like Russia, Canada and regions like Northern European and Alaska.
What Are The Working Temperatures? Batteries have a working range of -4F to 104F (or -20C to 40C). Prolonged exposure beyond that range will reduce the lifespan of the batteries and should be avoided.
Service And Repair
Can SARABRITE Lamps Be Serviced Or Repaired? SARABRITE lamps are modular. If one part of the lamp needs servicing or repair, it is easy and more cost effective to simply replace it with a replacement part. No special tools are required.
Country Of Origin
Where are SARABRITE Lamps Made? SARABRITE lamps are made in Singapore. The quality control regime in Singapore is excellent and intellectual property laws are strictly enforced.
Import Tax
Are SARABRITE Lamps Subject To Import Tax In the US? There is no import tax on SARABRITE lamps when they are imported into the US as Singapore has a Free Trade Agreement with the US. Singapore also has free trade agreements with a large number of countries where SARABRITE lamps can be imported tax free as well. To check if your country enjoys this status, send us an email.
Warranty
How Long Is The Warranty Period Of SARABRITE Lamps? One year.