Frequently Asked Questions - Astron64 Solar Security Light

Question:

Hi can you tell me how to get a replacement pir, a bird has pecked the lens of mine leaving a hole in the lens, all I can find is mains powered ones, my light still works great after five years.
By Brad on Aug 11,2018

Answer:

Sorry, but we have discontinued this product.

Question:

Please confirm the brightness in lumens? (And, is it really equivalent to a 150-watt HALOGEN light?) Thank you!
By Shari Barber-Bailey on Nov 26,2015

Answer:

It is 275 lumens. The equivalent to a 150w halogen light. You'd be surprised how bright it is.

Question:

Can the batteries be replaced and what do they cost
By Ronaldreynolds@sky on Nov 24,2015

Answer:

The batteries can be replaced. They should last at least 2 years. A new battery usually costs around �30 but needs a special quotation so always contact the office.

Question:

What is the distance the motion sensor detects movement? Is it adjustable
By Barrie on Aug 15,2015

Answer:

12m from the front of the unit. You cannot adjust the distance but you can change the angle of the sensor to shorten it.

Question:

I got the astron 64 light as a gift from my friend.The On/Off switch on the floodlight is not working however.I haven't used it yet.Is it covered under warranty?
By Sandesh on Apr 6,2015

Answer:

Please ask your friend to contact the original supplier. They will do some troubleshooting to find the cause of the answer and if it is faulty will replace the unit if it is inside the 12 month warranty guarantee.

Question:

Good Morning Are the batteries replaceable in years to come? Or is it a sealed unit.
By Paul on Oct 17,2014

Answer:

The batteries are replaceable. You would need to contact us to order the replacement battery.

Question:

Could you let me know if there is a guarantee on this product & if so, for how long? Thank you
By E-J Ellis on Jun 10,2014

Answer:

All of our lights are covered by a 12 month warranty period.

Question:

Could you please tell me the total boxed weight of the light and solar panel with all attachments thanks
By Ganesh on May 13,2014

Answer:

Boxed weight is roughly 2.50kg.

Question:

Can you please tell me how much the Light and fixing bracket weight just on their own ?
By Andy H on May 1,2014

Answer:

1.5kg

Question:

Are theFixing brackets on the solar panel removable ?
By Andy H on May 1,2014

Answer:

Yes the fixing brackets are removable.

Question:

I Know you have a 5m extension cable available . Do you have a longer one or is it possible to connect two 5m cables together ?
By Andy H on Apr 29,2014

Answer:

You can connect the cables together. For each cable you connect you will lose a small amount of charge due to the longer distance for the power to travel.

Question:

Do you have an extension kit available for this light yet so that the distance from the light to the panel can be extended?
By David Oxberry on Apr 4,2014

Answer:

There is the option to purchase an extension cable here: Astron 64 Panel Extension Cable (5m)

Question:

I run a residents association and am looking to purchase security lights for our shared car parks after some recent unwanted visitors. I am looking to confirm what the PIR range is and what kind of area this light would light up.
By John Fortune on Feb 19,2014

Answer:

The PIR detection range is 2m to 12m. The light is the equivalent of a 150 watt halogen light and will cover up to 30m.

Question:

Is it possible to extend the distance of the solar panel to the light? I need about 12 metres from the light location to the ideal panel location.
By David Oxberry on Feb 4,2014

Answer:

We are intending to have an extension cable available (within the next couple of months) to increase the distance between the light and the PIR and also the light to the solar panel due to customer feedback.

Question:

What is the lifetime of the LED's? Can they be replaced?
By Kathleen on Jan 23,2014

Answer:

The LED bulbs should last for in the region of 100,000 hours so there's no need to replace them during the lifetime of the product.

Question:

Does the astron 64 solar security light with pir come with a remote control?
By Sasha on Jan 23,2014

Answer:

The Astron Floodlight is the only light we sell with a remote control.

Question:

What is the activation time range?
By Anna on Jan 23,2014

Answer:

The range is approx 4 - 120 seconds that you can adjust yourself.

Question:

Do these lights come on when heat- or movement- activated.please? Hoping to find one I can push into the soil but not easily pullupable.
By Peter on Jan 23,2014

Answer:

The Light is activated via a standard Passive Infra Red (PIR) that works in exactly the same way as any mains powered version. With regards to fixing it to the ground it could easily be bolted down to concrete.

Question:

Can the solar panel be easily mounted onto concrete roof tiles?
By Paul on Jan 23,2014

Answer:

The Solar Panel is surprisingly small so could be easily mounted with a bead of silicone under the edge of the panel to concrete roof tiles.