Frequently asked questions
Would I be able to use this on a window sill or on the floor next to a patio window?
Asked by Anne on 14 Jan 2024
Hello, it is best to place the lights outside in a south-facing position to get the full potential out of the light.
Is the day night sensor located in the top of the unit or the side somewhere and is it adjustable?
Asked by Zachary Brown on 24 Jan 2023
Hi Zachary, Thank you for your message, the panel that detects whether it is day or night is the front face of the light. Wouldnt be able to remove it, or adjust it. Hope this helps
Is this light fitting motion sensitive ?
Asked by Gill Leitc on 13 Nov 2021
this light will come on and stay on in the evening, it doesn't have a PIR.
There is a lampost about 20ft away which partly shines across my driveway. Would this have any effect on the light?
Asked by Veronica on 18 Oct 2021
It could possibly stop it from working and trick it into thinking that it is daylight.
How do you fix it to the wall ?
Asked by Michele borg on 4 Apr 2021
It comes with a clip bracket and a screw pack.
What material is this light made of, plastic or metal?
Asked by Sophie Cuff on 21 Mar 2021
It is made of plastic.
Do these mount with one screw (centrally) or two? Thank you.
Asked by Ian on 5 Mar 2021
It needs two screws centrally. It comes with a clip bracket.
Hi What colour is the decorative bit on the light?
Asked by Joy Sheldon on 3 Nov 2020
It's a warm white light
It's difficult to tell from the photograph but is the colour of the unit grey or black?
Asked by Steven Edwards on 4 Oct 2020
It is grey.
Can I turn this off? I don't want a light that is on all night long.
Asked by Annabel Brown on 17 Sep 2020
The on/off switch is on the back of the light.
I like the design and look of the lights, however with the limited sunlight hours and a lot of cloud cover in Scotland, will the lights still have good functionality?
Asked by Steve on 9 Aug 2020
The panel is integrated. If it is South facing that will work all year round.
I have recently bought from you 6 Eco Disc Solar Wall Lights and am very pleased with them so far. Each one comes fitted with 3 of what you call "the latest long life LiFePO4 batteries which last twice as long as standard lithium-ion batteries." Do you sell these special batteries for when i need to replace the originals? If so, how much are they, please? If not, where can I buy them? Thank you.
Asked by Chris Worthington on 23 Jun 2020
This light takes 3 of these batteries below: https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/SolarCentre_14500_600mAh_Lithium_Ion_Rechargeable_Battery-912-5.html
Does the Eco Disc solar wall light work from dusk to dawn? If not is there something similar that does Thanks
Asked by Tim on 10 Feb 2020
The Eco disc is a dusk to dawn light.
Does the Eco Disc solar wall light work from dusk to dawn? If not is there something similar that does Thanks
Asked by Tim on 10 Feb 2020
Up to 6 hours runtime from a full charge and automatically comes on at night.
Where is the solar panel located
Asked by Vic on 31 Jan 2020
The panel is located in the middle of the item.
Can I mount these lights flat as decking lights? Do they need to be upright on the wall? And will they resist rain if mounted flat as decking lights?
Asked by Benedict Roth on 29 Dec 2019
This will need to be wall mounted.
is the solar panel covered with glass or plastic due to the sun where i live plastic lasts no time
Asked by Martin on 18 Dec 2019
Hi, it is toughned palstic.
Does it have an on/off switch?
Asked by Kerri on 28 Jul 2019
Yes, the switch is located on the back on the light.
How long does the light stay on? Will it stay on from dusk to dawn?
Asked by Jean on 27 Jul 2019
Up to 6 hours from a full charge.
Can it be switched off?
Asked by Wendy Ellis on 23 Jul 2019
Yes, the switch is located on the back on the light.
Can it be switched off?
Asked by Wendy Ellis on 23 Jul 2019
Yes, the switch is located on the back on the light.
What colour is this light ?
Asked by Ken on 19 Jul 2019
Warm White.
What colour is this light
Asked by Ken on 16 Jul 2019
Warm White.
Is it weatherproof?
Asked by Consuelo Caalam on 23 Jun 2019
Yes, this light is designed for outdoor use.
Would this work on a north facing wall? it would only get sunlight early morning.
Asked by Steph Burt on 6 Jun 2019
We would only recommend south facing walls for optimum performance.
is there only one mode of operation - a toggle switch to extend the solar light duration?
Asked by Marc P on 21 May 2019
The disc lights have only one mode.
When do these lights switch on? Is there a PIR?
Asked by Anthony Snape on 19 May 2019
These light are not PIR trigger. A switch located at the back on the light switches them on/off or leave them on and the light will come on from dusk
Hi Is this light warm white or cool white?
Asked by William on 15 May 2019
Warm White
How bright is the light? How many lumens? Thanks!
Asked by Natalie on 6 May 2019
80 Lumens
What is the diameter of the fitting? How many lumens?
Asked by Eleni on 6 May 2019
Height:4cm Width:16cm Depth:16cm Diameter:16cm 80 Lumens
What are the dimensions of the unit?
Asked by Debbie Neely on 2 May 2019
Height:4cm Width:16cm Depth:16cm Diameter:16cm
Does this light need a separate solar panel or is it integral?
Asked by Carole on 25 Apr 2019
The solar panel is integrated within the light.