Frequently Asked Questions - Astron Solar Bulkhead Light

Question:

I would like two exterior lights to illuminate 2 steps during the evening and night time. I quite like the astron solar bulkhead light but am open to offers and I would need a PIR fitting. Is this possible? What suggestions do you have ?
By Nic Gaskin on Aug 22,2017

Answer:

You're not able to add a PIR to this light. All our PIR lights are available in the solar security lights category.

Question:

Hi can you let me know the lumens produced by this light Cheers
By Robert Malaure on May 14,2017

Answer:

It outputs 150 lumens

Question:

is an extension cable available to the solar panel,as the light will be out the front and the panel would be at the back of the house.
By ian on Apr 28,2017

Answer:

5m cables are available here 

Question:

Does the use its own connectors to the panel and the light. If so, can the cable be easily shortened?
By Pete Jones on Apr 3,2017

Answer:

Customers have successfully cut a section out of the 5m cable from the solar panel and reattached the connector on the end. Please note doing this may affect your warranty and the joints need to be fully waterproof.

Question:

Can a pir be installed with this unit, do you have a unit similar with a pir
By Mark on Mar 20,2017

Answer:

No, all of our PIR lights are available here. Alternatively you can use any 12v lighting fixture with this PIR.

Question:

Is it possible to change the bulb for ones of a different colour? I'm looking for one red and one green (port and starboard)?
By Stuart Tragheim on Feb 22,2017

Answer:

I'm afaid this isn't possible, the LEDs are built into the light unit.

Question:

I am confused about unplugging the solar panel if it is in daylight. Does this mean that I would have to do this every day?
By andrew on Dec 1,2016

Answer:

You only need to unplug the solar panel if you want the light to operate during the day. If not, just switch it on and let it operate night after night automatically.

Question:

Is it switchable? So for inside our shed, we could turn it off when not required.
By Michael Omer on Nov 25,2016

Answer:

Yes, however the switch is inside the light so it's not designed to be easily accessible. The light normally operates best by leaving it in the on position so it operates automatically after dusk.

Question:

I bought the bulk head light, installed it and let it charge for 5 days and nothing, then discovered the plastic between the battery and the point in the light, so removed the plastic and put it on s mode, but still nothing after 5 days, should the light be in the off mode for its first full charge or in s mode?
By Caroline foreman on Sep 12,2016

Answer:

It will have charge in it by now, the best thing to do to check this is to wait for after dark, and ensure the panel is in darkness, turn the light off and back on again. It will then operate automatically every night.

Question:

Dear Sir or Madam, What are the dimensions of this bulkhead light? Thank you for letting me know. Kind regards, Philippe
By Philippe on Aug 30,2016

Answer:

Light is 21 x 12 x 9cm. Panel 26 x 18 x 1.5cm

Question:

Is a separate extension cable available to extend the solar panel beyond 5m?
By Rob on Jun 27,2016

Answer:

You can use the Evo SMD Solar Panel Extension Cable which will give you another 5m.

Question:

How many hours will the light run in the night
By Jerry on May 22,2016

Answer:

Up to 12 hours during summer (or all night). During winter this would be more like up to 4 hours depending on solar panel location.

Question:

Ideally I would like 2 bulk head lamps to light a verandah to give an even spread of light. Is there an option to add another lamp to this set up?
By Chris Hursey on May 16,2016

Answer:

You can only run one light from the solar panel provided.

Question:

Does the Astron solar bulkhead light have an IP waterproof rating ?
By Sarah Robinson on Apr 17,2016

Answer:

IP is 56

Question:

What are the dimensions of the light and the solar panel?
By Michael Jarosz on Apr 1,2016

Answer:

Light is 21 x 12 x 9cm. Panel 26 x 18 x 1.5cm

Question:

Is it possible to fit a timer to this unit so that I can get it to turn on and off at set times?
By Juliette Bevis on Mar 4,2016

Answer:

It is not possible to change the unit and doing so would invalidate the warranty period which is 12 months from date of purchase.

Question:

We want a light to go in a small 1.5x1.5 mtre lean to outdoor field tea making shed.. Would it light up enough to put a kettle on a portable gas stove and make sandwiches/ soup at night?
By Pat rowan on Feb 28,2016

Answer:

This could work but it is more a diffused light and we would recommend a more direct light. Please take a look at our Geo Mains-Free Lighting Kit for an alternative.

Question:

Can I add a 2nd light to the solar panel or does each light require a separate panel?
By Karen Scott on Feb 21,2016

Answer:

Each light requires it's own solar panel. You cannot run two from one solar panel or vice versa. Very sorry.

Question:

Good afternoon, Is this bulkhead very bright? I am looking for the brightest light to put into a stable for the farrier to work on the horses feet when it is dark outside. We are lucky enough to be completely south facing. Thanks
By John Dimmock on Jan 22,2016

Answer:

This does give out a fair amount of light but not enough to work by. I would recommend a Vortex instead for this job.

Question:

When using as a dusk till dawn light, is it the solar panel that determines when the light comes on rather than the light itself?
By Sarah on Oct 18,2015

Answer:

It is the solar panel

Question:

can this light be switched
By stewart on Oct 10,2015

Answer:

This light can be switched off. It will carry on charging but will not operate again until the light is switched on and after darkness has fallen

Question:

How long does the battery last for once its on?
By pamela singer on Oct 5,2015

Answer:

On a full charge it should last up to 10hours.

Question:

How long is the cable is between the light and solar panel?
By Greg on Sep 24,2015

Answer:

It is 5m.

Question:

Can this be used as a porch light?
By James on Aug 7,2015

Answer:

Yes this could be used as a porch light.

Question:

Is this in white? What is the power of this lamp please, as I want to light up an outside decking area...
By Chris on Jul 24,2015

Answer:

This is white. It is not the right light for a decking area. It would highlight the edging of the building but not the faces of guests in the decking area.