PV Gap

Steven Said:

Any solar people out there?

We Answered:

I have 6 solar lights in my front yard. I find that the contact between the batteries and the light gets tarnished very easy and the light doesn't work. I remove the batteries, polish the end and the tabs they connect with in the light and things work fine until the next time. When the tarnish builds up the batteries don't charge well because of the extra resistance and the light dies in the middle of the night. When it gets too bad the battery can't power the light at all. I'd fix it but I think I'll just run a low voltage out to the lights instead. That way I know they'll work.

Eileen Said:

I want to replace the globe on my gas post lamp with a solar globe. Where can I find one?

We Answered:

If you want to get quite a bit of light, maybe like the light from a 60 watt bulb, and if you want it to stay on for several hours, you are going to need a pretty good sized panel, and a battery.

Otherwise take a look at "lighting direct" on the Internet, and click on solar lighting. They have a unit near the bottom of that page.

Laura Said:

Another solar question..............?

We Answered:

Are you sure the second battery was in the right direction? If they are in parallel, the voltage remains the same and the capacity, or Ah increases, allowing the light to stay on longer. If you had it in the wrong direction, you might have had it in series, doubling the voltage and preventing the LED from working correctly.

Phyllis Said:

White Solar Deck Lights?

We Answered:

You can try here for more help with that.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5431445_clean-so…

Earl Said:

i am having a problem with the solar light on my fence post....it goes on but then starts to flash...?

We Answered:

loose wire connections.