Question 1

I recently purchased my third eco wedge elite and noticed there is a USB C port on the back of the unit and a USB lead in the box. Can I charge the light using the USB lead?

Accepted Answer

Yes, that is correct, you can USB charge the light fully in 4 - 6 hours.

Question 2

Hi, what is the battery capacity please?

Accepted Answer

Hello, The battery capacity is 5000.

Question 3

just bought a eco wedge elite solar light it came with a c type charging lead can i use it to charge the light as there is know information in the instructions

Accepted Answer

Hello, Yes, you can charge the light by USB before use.

Question 4

Is it possible to replace the rechargeable batteries inside the Eco Wedge Elite? If so , do you supply these batteries?

Accepted Answer

Hello, Unfortunately, this light does not have replaceable batteries.

Question 5

Hi What is the USB-C port on the back of he unit for? Nothing in the manual about this, yet it comes with a USB cable? Regards, Seumas

Accepted Answer

Hello, The USB port on the back of the light is so you can charge it by USB in the witer months as a back up when we do not get as much sun.

Question 6

There is nothing in the instructions on USB charging. How long does USB charging take to fully power the unit and how do you know when the unit is fully charged? The elite unit appears NOT to have been pre-charged when it arrived and all 4 yellow LEDs lit up when I first plugged the USB charger into the unit.

Accepted Answer

Hello, Please USB charge the light for 4 - 6 hours.

Question 7

Hi, if I buy multiple units will one remote be suitable for them all or do I need to have several remote controls?

Accepted Answer

Hello. Yes the remote wil work on all units.

Question 8

Our eco wedge elite keeps coming on and staying on. We have cleaned the solar panel top and that helped for a while but it keeps happening. Remote can't get it to go off either last night.

Accepted Answer

Hello, It sounds like the light is set to Mode 3 (red indicator light on). Please switch to mode 1 or 2 if you would prefer the light to be exclusively motion activated.

Question 9

I want to use the light on remote only, with the PIR disabled. One FAQ answer here says it cannot be done, and one says it can! Could you illuminate my confusion, please? Thanks

Accepted Answer

Hello, You would have to use Mode 3 (red indicator light on) in order to make the light turn on and off at will, however please note this makes the light run at medium brightness. Mode 3 means that ater dusk the lamp illuminates at medium brightness and turns off after it runs out of charge or 10 hours, whatever comes sooner.

Question 10

Would like this fitted to an East facing wall, so no sunlight after midday, would this work?

Accepted Answer

I would strongly recommend that due to the integrated panel that this should really go on a south facing wall if possible or one that receives direct sunlight for a good portion of the day.

Question 11

I have just purchased this model. If I leave it to charge is there an indicator light to confirm the light is fully charged ready for use

Accepted Answer

Hello, there is a charging light - It states: Charge Indicator Lights After pressing the ON button on the remote, during the day, you should see the yellow micro LEDs to the bottom left of the diffuser lit up to indicate charging is taking place.

Question 12

Does this need direct sunlight to charge as I have had mine out for three days and it isn't working ☹️

Accepted Answer

HI Gill, Lights in the south facing position would recieve the best charge. Just to check if the lights need to be repositioned. We would suggest to sewitch the light off for 3 to 5 days but please them in a position that would have lots of sun and turn them on. This way it will be clear if there is a fault with the light or its location

Question 13

Hi, What is the warranty period or the Eco Wedge Elite. You are giving excellent information on this light. Thank you David

Accepted Answer

Hi David, All our lights have a 12 month warranty

Question 14

Is there a recommended distance the PIR needs to be away from a condensing boiler flue, so the exhaust doesn't trigger the security light when the boiler starts up?

Accepted Answer

Hi Richard, There is no recommended distance I guess a couple meter will be safe for any extra moisture

Question 15

Why does my remote not work with my light? I have removed the plastic from the remote.

Accepted Answer

Hi Julie, Thank you for your question. When you receive your light, please charge your light up and switch the light on by the button. You will then be able to use your remote from then on.

Question 16

Is this battery powered as well as solar? Or have you got any lights that have both options for when solar power is low?

Accepted Answer

All our lights have batteries in them so they are solar powered as well battery powered.

Question 17

The sensor is described as PIR which normally stands for Passive Infrared. If I am reversing my car onto the driveway will it detect the motion of the car without the benefit of the heat from the engine bay?

Accepted Answer

So any motion detected including heat in the distance of 10 metres will come on, this is included your car coming into the driveway it will turn on.

Question 18

What angle is the sensor sensitive to?

Accepted Answer

Hi Keith. The angle is approximately 120 degrees and can detect motion from up to 10 metres away.

Question 19

Hi Can this light be mounted on a wall and can it be controlled from inside the house with the remote control? Regards Ray

Accepted Answer

Hi Ray. Thank you for your question. Yes, this light can be mounted on a wall. The remote that comes with this light has a range of 8 metres.

Question 20

Can you replace the batteries? Mine seem s to be failing.

Accepted Answer

Hi Riccione. The batteries in this unit cannot be replaced. If you are having issues, please contact our customer service team, who will be more than willing to assist.

Question 21

Is the battery replaceable, as it does not seem to be holding the charge?

Accepted Answer

Hi Marian. The batteries in this unit cannot be replaced. If you are having issues, please contact our customer service team, who will be more than willing to assist.

Question 22

Hi In order to last longer during long winter nights is it possible to fit a most powerfull battery?And to get 1k lumen light untill morning is it possible to deactivate the motion sensor? Thank you

Accepted Answer

Hi Sorin. The batteries in these units cannot be changed or upgraded. I would suggest looking at one of our more powerful security lights.

Question 23

Will the light be strong enough to extend 2.5 metres away - I want to put it in a fence behind a flower bed to light up the path I from of the flower bed

Accepted Answer

Hi Jacqui. Yes, the light reach will light up to 2.5 metres away.

Question 24

If you have more than one light fitting, do they all work from one remote control unit or does each fitting have to be controlled from separate remote controllers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the remote will work all the units.

Question 25

Will this light be suitable for inside a glass porch?

Accepted Answer

We do not recommend any of our lights to be installed behind glass. The UV protection on the glass will stop any meaningful charge to the light.

Question 26

Will this light be suitable for inside a glass porch?

Accepted Answer

Hi Karen. As this light is a solar light, it will require direct sunlight on the solar panel for the batteries to charge. Your light will not charge correctly behind a glass panel.

Question 27

Do these give warm or cool light?

Accepted Answer

It has white led bulbs.

Question 28

Would this still work installed on a 6ft high fence ? As cannot drill into house wall ( landlords instructions)

Accepted Answer

We do recommend testing the light on the location that you wish to place it, prior to going through installation.

Question 29

whats the recommended installation height and spacing between fittings for a continuous spread of light

Accepted Answer

We do not have a recommended spacing between lights, this is all down to personal preference. The higher the unit the PIR will pick up from a different point.

Question 30

Hello, does this solar panel light have a 180 degree motion sensor on it?

Accepted Answer

the motion detection on the Wedge Elite is 120 degrees

Question 31

will the light work on a north facing wall? thank you

Accepted Answer

We do not recommend this.

Question 32

Does this light lift off its bracket/clip? as I need to install on my none sunny garage wall and place it in the daytime in a sunny part of my garden to charge. Thanks

Accepted Answer

We would not recommend installing the light in the situation you have described, the light is screwed to the wall.

Question 33

I've bought the eco 1000 to help with cctv do I fit it below or above security camera

Accepted Answer

This is not something we can advise as we do not know the set up, as you have purchased one, just test it above and below to see what gives you the result you would like.

Question 34

Hi - I'd like to use this fitting on demand only via the remote on / off functionality. Can I disable the motion detection and simply turn the light on or off via the remote? Thanks.

Accepted Answer

The motion detection cannot be overidden.

Question 35

What is the temperature of the white?

Accepted Answer

This is a natural white

Question 36

I want to be able to control when the light comes on at night (so as not to disturb neighbours in their conservatory), mainly to monitor my dogs in the garden. Can I do that just using the on and off buttons on the remote? Thanks in advance!

Accepted Answer

You can use the remote control in order to turn the light on/off on demand.

Question 37

kindly ask you exact difference between the Ellite and the plus eco wedge lights

Accepted Answer

The Elite is brighter.

Question 38

My patio is about 4metres wide by 2.5 metres deep. Will this light illuminate the patio well

Accepted Answer

This light is 1000 Lumens. It covers a distance of 3 parking spaces approximately. It would be best to test the light on the location prior to installing it to make sure that the position is right for your needs.

Question 39

Hi, can I use this like a normal light, turn on & off when needed and not just when the pir is activated?

Accepted Answer

There are different modes, one is where it is on for an hlour, but it is primarily a security light.

Question 40

Is there a way of adjusting the level of light output? Could I set it up to only come on medium light when detecting motion, for example? Will I be able to use it constantly on medium for an evening? Thanks

Accepted Answer

You can use: Mode 4 (yellow, blue and red indicator lights on) After dusk the lamp illuminates at medium brightness. It switches to Mode 2 after the battery level drops below 60%. If the battery level is below 60% when selecting Mode 4, then the lamp will automatically switch to Mode 2. It would not be constantly on.

Question 41

I'm looking for something like this but that I can have on my decking so if I'm sitting out there can I make the light stay in with the remote if i want and then turn it off with the remote aswell

Accepted Answer

The only mode you would be be able to use is the one hour mode, the rest are motion activated. So I would maybe look at our EVO SMD remote control flood light here

Question 42

Will the remote operate more than one light? I am thinking of having 2 or 3 on a pathway and would like them all to come on at the same time.

Accepted Answer

Yes, one remote can be used on all the lights.

Question 43

I'm intending to install the 'Elite' light on my front drive which is about 4 meters long from the south facing house wall where it will be fitted to the boundry connecting my drive to the public pavement. Will the PIr pick up movement from people walking past as well as traffic passing by?.

Accepted Answer

Detects motion up to 10 metres away so any movement within that range facing the pir will trigger the light.

Question 44

What please is the range of the remote control?

Accepted Answer

Infrared remote control included with up to 8m range

Question 45

One reviewer wrote," it would also be handy if the waterproofing guarantee applied for different orientations". Is the light fully waterproof on a south elevation facing the prevailing south westerly weather in central England?

Accepted Answer

The lights are designed to be installed flat on a vertical wall. We had one issue where the customer had installed them upside down which the light is not designed for, the panel wouldn't get enough light and water resistance is not designed to be upside down either. You will not have any issues installing the light panel up on a vertical wall.

Question 46

Hi, Is there a setting where this light can be completely off during the evening / dark hours and only activated when motion is detected? Or is there always some sort of light emitted after dusk? Many thanks, Chris Edwards.

Accepted Answer

Mode 2 (blue indicator light on) When motion is detected after dusk the lamp activates at full brightness and turns off approx 15 seconds after motion stops. Recommended for Winter use or if the light is installed in a substandard location.

Question 47

What is the ideal height for the lights to be installed?

Accepted Answer

It depends on how much light spread you need and the detection area needed. Generally, security lights are installed around 1.8-2.5m off the ground.

Question 48

hi, can you confirm this doesn't come with a separate solar panel? Also, do these lights charging capacity perform better when east or west facing (assuming no obstacles, shade or trees)? south facing installation is not an option for me, too close to the neighbour's house.

Accepted Answer

The solar panel is built into to the wedge at the top. The Elite comes with 5 modes, in winter months we would suggest using the PIR only mode. For East vs West we would suggest test in each location before fully installing. It's amazing how much just 1 meter difference in location can make to how much charge is received.

Question 49

What is the angle of detection the our will pick up. My garden is approx 5m wide and 10m long it has been suggested I place this light in the middle of an external walk to cover the garden width for security purposes.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 120 degrees and 10m in distance.

Question 50

Hi, I presume the off button turns the light off, so that the PIR doesn't work

Accepted Answer

That is correct. Off will also put it in charge only mode.

Question 51

Will one remote operate two or more lamps? I.e. are the remotes only paired to one lamp unit? I would like to get a few but don't want a load of remotes cluttering my worktop

Accepted Answer

A remote will operate any of the lights and is not paired with just one.

Question 52

Can you use remote to turn light on and keep it on until switched off again ? Or does it only come on and off with pir

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use it as an on/off light. The light has 5 modes. Mode 3 (red indicator light on) After dusk the lamp illuminates at medium brightness and turns off after it runs out of charge or 10 hours, whatever comes sooner.

Question 53

How bright is the light In mode 3 (medium brightness) in Lumens?

Accepted Answer

500 Lumens.

Question 54

What is the maximum height over ground level at which the unit can be wall mounted.

Accepted Answer

The detection range is up to 10 metres away so we would recommend no more than 4 metres for optimal lighting and detection.

Question 55

Can this,light be set to only use remote control to switch on and off please?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can do this with the remote.

Question 56

Is there any way to secure the Eco Wedge Elite to the wall to prevent an intruder in the garden simply lifting it off and throwing it away.

Accepted Answer

We've never had a report of anyone doing this with any of the slide on products we've sold for 10 years now. If you're concerned your location may be particularly vulnerable you could simply install one addition screw above the light that you screw in after installation.

Question 57

Could you advise if the battery can be changed and if not how long approximately it will last for before I need to replace the light.

Accepted Answer

The battery can not be changed simply but it is possible and isn't recommended. The light comes with a 12month warranty and we had not batteries issue yet on this product. We'd expect 5+ years (we have many 10yr old lights still going) We are looking into a service to offer this in the future.

Question 58

Hi just received our Eco Wedge Solar light and my husband is struggling (terrible at DIY) to fit it to the wall he is using two screws straight into the wall but say one gust of wind and the light will come off. Is there any help you can give me as he needs help... :-(

Accepted Answer

It sounds like the screws aren't dropping down into the small hole in the back. Have a look at the instructions here you'll see the big hole will take the screw head and it will drop down in the slot and be secure. Hope this helps.

Question 59

I like this lamp but want a warm white light. Is there a version in warm white light ?

Accepted Answer

The Evo SMD Pro or Elite are the most comparable lights in terms of brightness, with a warm white light output.

Question 60

Can the pir be adjusted for detection distance? I live in a house that is close to the footpath and road. I would also have to mount the light at the height of around 2metres, would this make a difference to the detection area?

Accepted Answer

The PIR cannot be adjusted. The Evo SMD Pro or Elite are the most comparable brightness PIR lamps with adjustable PIRs.

Question 61

Can you please define "substandard location" as described in Mode 2, I would have to position this light on a North facing wall

Accepted Answer

A substandard location would include a north facing wall or a heavily shaded location. With normal domestic use (a few activations a night) it would probably be OK on a north facing wall but you may need to move it temporarily to a sunny spot to top up the charge as required. Alternatively it may be worth considering a security light with a remote panel .

Question 62

Does the remote need line of sight. It would Be nice to put up on an external wall and control from inside the house as a general spotlight

Accepted Answer

The remote is infrared like a TV remote but will work up to 8m away. As with a TV remote, you need to point it in the general direction for it to work so you might be able to use the remote from within your house assuming the light is not around a corner.

FAQs: Eco Wedge Elite Remote Control Solar Light With PIR

Frequently asked questions

I recently purchased my third eco wedge elite and noticed there is a USB C port on the back of the unit and a USB lead in the box. Can I charge the light using the USB lead?

Hi, what is the battery capacity please?

just bought a eco wedge elite solar light it came with a c type charging lead can i use it to charge the light as there is know information in the instructions

Is it possible to replace the rechargeable batteries inside the Eco Wedge Elite? If so , do you supply these batteries?

Hi What is the USB-C port on the back of he unit for? Nothing in the manual about this, yet it comes with a USB cable? Regards, Seumas

Hi, if I buy multiple units will one remote be suitable for them all or do I need to have several remote controls?

Our eco wedge elite keeps coming on and staying on. We have cleaned the solar panel top and that helped for a while but it keeps happening. Remote can't get it to go off either last night.

I want to use the light on remote only, with the PIR disabled. One FAQ answer here says it cannot be done, and one says it can! Could you illuminate my confusion, please? Thanks

Would like this fitted to an East facing wall, so no sunlight after midday, would this work?

I have just purchased this model. If I leave it to charge is there an indicator light to confirm the light is fully charged ready for use

Does this need direct sunlight to charge as I have had mine out for three days and it isn't working ☹️

Hi, What is the warranty period or the Eco Wedge Elite. You are giving excellent information on this light. Thank you David

Is there a recommended distance the PIR needs to be away from a condensing boiler flue, so the exhaust doesn't trigger the security light when the boiler starts up?

Why does my remote not work with my light? I have removed the plastic from the remote.

Is this battery powered as well as solar? Or have you got any lights that have both options for when solar power is low?

The sensor is described as PIR which normally stands for Passive Infrared. If I am reversing my car onto the driveway will it detect the motion of the car without the benefit of the heat from the engine bay?

What angle is the sensor sensitive to?

Hi Can this light be mounted on a wall and can it be controlled from inside the house with the remote control? Regards Ray

Can you replace the batteries? Mine seem s to be failing.

Is the battery replaceable, as it does not seem to be holding the charge?

Hi In order to last longer during long winter nights is it possible to fit a most powerfull battery?And to get 1k lumen light untill morning is it possible to deactivate the motion sensor? Thank you

Will the light be strong enough to extend 2.5 metres away - I want to put it in a fence behind a flower bed to light up the path I from of the flower bed

If you have more than one light fitting, do they all work from one remote control unit or does each fitting have to be controlled from separate remote controllers?

Will this light be suitable for inside a glass porch?

Will this light be suitable for inside a glass porch?

Do these give warm or cool light?

Would this still work installed on a 6ft high fence ? As cannot drill into house wall ( landlords instructions)

whats the recommended installation height and spacing between fittings for a continuous spread of light

Hello, does this solar panel light have a 180 degree motion sensor on it?

will the light work on a north facing wall? thank you

Does this light lift off its bracket/clip? as I need to install on my none sunny garage wall and place it in the daytime in a sunny part of my garden to charge. Thanks

I've bought the eco 1000 to help with cctv do I fit it below or above security camera

Hi - I'd like to use this fitting on demand only via the remote on / off functionality. Can I disable the motion detection and simply turn the light on or off via the remote? Thanks.

What is the temperature of the white?

I want to be able to control when the light comes on at night (so as not to disturb neighbours in their conservatory), mainly to monitor my dogs in the garden. Can I do that just using the on and off buttons on the remote? Thanks in advance!

kindly ask you exact difference between the Ellite and the plus eco wedge lights

My patio is about 4metres wide by 2.5 metres deep. Will this light illuminate the patio well

Hi, can I use this like a normal light, turn on & off when needed and not just when the pir is activated?

Is there a way of adjusting the level of light output? Could I set it up to only come on medium light when detecting motion, for example? Will I be able to use it constantly on medium for an evening? Thanks

I'm looking for something like this but that I can have on my decking so if I'm sitting out there can I make the light stay in with the remote if i want and then turn it off with the remote aswell

Will the remote operate more than one light? I am thinking of having 2 or 3 on a pathway and would like them all to come on at the same time.

I'm intending to install the 'Elite' light on my front drive which is about 4 meters long from the south facing house wall where it will be fitted to the boundry connecting my drive to the public pavement. Will the PIr pick up movement from people walking past as well as traffic passing by?.

What please is the range of the remote control?

One reviewer wrote," it would also be handy if the waterproofing guarantee applied for different orientations". Is the light fully waterproof on a south elevation facing the prevailing south westerly weather in central England?

Hi, Is there a setting where this light can be completely off during the evening / dark hours and only activated when motion is detected? Or is there always some sort of light emitted after dusk? Many thanks, Chris Edwards.

What is the ideal height for the lights to be installed?

hi, can you confirm this doesn't come with a separate solar panel? Also, do these lights charging capacity perform better when east or west facing (assuming no obstacles, shade or trees)? south facing installation is not an option for me, too close to the neighbour's house.

What is the angle of detection the our will pick up. My garden is approx 5m wide and 10m long it has been suggested I place this light in the middle of an external walk to cover the garden width for security purposes.

Hi, I presume the off button turns the light off, so that the PIR doesn't work

Will one remote operate two or more lamps? I.e. are the remotes only paired to one lamp unit? I would like to get a few but don't want a load of remotes cluttering my worktop

Can you use remote to turn light on and keep it on until switched off again ? Or does it only come on and off with pir

How bright is the light In mode 3 (medium brightness) in Lumens?

What is the maximum height over ground level at which the unit can be wall mounted.

Can this,light be set to only use remote control to switch on and off please?

Is there any way to secure the Eco Wedge Elite to the wall to prevent an intruder in the garden simply lifting it off and throwing it away.

Could you advise if the battery can be changed and if not how long approximately it will last for before I need to replace the light.

Hi just received our Eco Wedge Solar light and my husband is struggling (terrible at DIY) to fit it to the wall he is using two screws straight into the wall but say one gust of wind and the light will come off. Is there any help you can give me as he needs help... :-(

I like this lamp but want a warm white light. Is there a version in warm white light ?

Can the pir be adjusted for detection distance? I live in a house that is close to the footpath and road. I would also have to mount the light at the height of around 2metres, would this make a difference to the detection area?

Can you please define "substandard location" as described in Mode 2, I would have to position this light on a North facing wall

Does the remote need line of sight. It would Be nice to put up on an external wall and control from inside the house as a general spotlight