Frequently Asked Questions - Chester 5 Metre Solar Panel Extension Cable

Question:

How is the cable fitted? Is it fitted to the light? Many thanks
By Simon T on Apr 2,2021

Answer:

The extention cable should be fitted between the light and the solar panel.

Question:

I need to get the solar panel 7m away so does that mean I need to buy to extension cables and will that affect how much power the light will hold? Thanks
By Ryan Swarbrick on Nov 14,2019

Answer:

The extension cable is 5 metres, so yes if you purchase two you will then have enough to reach your spot. There is usually a drop of 10% but this can be counteracted with a good south facing panel. 

Question:

I only need 2 metres between each light and each panel fitting on a south facing wall how would that work? One extension cable or two.?I understand the extension cable may have plugs and cannot be cut?Steve.
By Steve on Apr 5,2019

Answer:

Each light would need an extension cable, each cable has the adaptors to link the cable so we would recommend cutting them. 

Question:

What is the length of cable between the light and solar panel?
By Steve farr on Apr 1,2019

Answer:

The standard Chester Remote solar panel which can be positioned up to 1m away from the light. This extension wire adds an additional 5 meters. 

Question:

When buying two Chester lights, do I need one extension cable or two?
By Megan on Jan 13,2019

Answer:

It's up to you. If you need 2 additional 5m extension cable then I'd buy two.

Question:

Can you use two extension cables to one light?
By James Bentley on Nov 17,2018

Answer:

Yes, the more cables the great the reduction of power from the panel to the light but this can be easily offset but having the panel is a far better position. 

Question:

Can you use any other cable for the Chester light?
By Judith on Aug 13,2018

Answer:

No this is the only cable to extend the distance from the panel to the light.

Question:

Is this cable specific to this light? Can any cable be used to extend the pretty short 1m cable?
By Judith on Jul 18,2018

Answer:

This cable only fits the Chester Solar Up and Down Light.

Question:

Does the 5 Metre extension cable come with clips to attach the cable to a wall etc?
By Phil Humphris on Jun 17,2018

Answer:

Clips aren't included with the extension cable. 

Question:

is it possible to run 2 lights off 1 solar panel ?
By mike on Apr 30,2018

Answer:

The size of the panel is design for just one light so you can't run 2 lights off it. The lights wouldn't stay on very long is you could.