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Frequently asked questions
Does this come as a pair or just single USB Solar Post Light?
Asked by Dave on 4 Jun 2026
Hello, this item comes as a single post.
How long is the plastic spike on the London USB Solar Post Light?
Asked by Alan Jackson on 17 Feb 2026
Hello, the splastic spike is 178mm
What's the IP rating?
Asked by Stephanie Wheeler on 6 Oct 2025
Hello these lights are IP44
What's the IP rating?
Asked by Stephanie Wheeler on 6 Oct 2025
Hello, It is IP44.
What is the LED lifespan in hours?
Asked by Arabella on 28 Aug 2025
Hello, They will light for up to 10 hrs from a full charge.
What are the dimensions without the spike ?
Asked by Danny on 8 Dec 2024
40cm
Enter your question Does the light come with the necessary USB cable?
Asked by Andy Champion on 13 Jul 2024
No sorry, the cable is not supplied. We are trying to be more mindful of what plastics/items are sent out
with these new swivel tops do you have to have both tops on show during the day to charge
Asked by Barbara on 17 Jun 2024
no, you would not have to have both of the solar panels exposed to the sunlight in order for the light to work.
Is the spike plastic or metal?
Asked by Keri on 8 Apr 2024
Hello. The spike is plastic.
The features for The London XT - Anthracite edition describes it as being a London XT black edition with a height of 380mm excluding spike. Is this black edition available to purchase?
Asked by Jon Hitchins on 19 Feb 2023
Hi There, This is the Anthracite version of the London xt light however it's in warm white.
Can this be screwed into a solid surface?
Asked by James on 4 Feb 2023
Unfortunately, it can only be spiked into the ground We do have a similar post light you can screw onto the ground: If you click here .
If not suitable can I get a refund ?
Asked by martin on 31 Jan 2023
We will only be able to issue refunds for items returned in a mint resalable condition. You are welcome to very carefully take the goods out of the box and inspect them, but goods that have been taken outside and installed cannot be accepted back as unwanted.
Can you supply just the charging section/light for the anthracite London XT post lights ?
Asked by Dorothy Ashmore on 30 Jan 2023
Of course, click here to see the link for the tops.
Same question as my earlier one 5 minutes ago, ie can one secure it to the top of a wall?
Asked by Paul Weaver on 9 Jan 2023
It can only be spiked in Im afraid
If I were to use these to illuminate a 60m drive, what sort of spacing between lights would you recommend? There is no other light source. Lights will run down one side only.
Asked by Mark on 19 Dec 2022
They are 12 lumens bright so it depends on how much you're looking to illuminate your drive, If you want to contact us we can advise you of further information.
Hi, does this have a sensor so the light comes on if someone walks past? Thanks
Asked by CJN on 1 Dec 2022
Hiya, Unfortunately not so they will only come on from dusk till dawn.
Are these warm white or cold Thanks
Asked by Ivan Darakev on 1 Nov 2022
They are warm white in colour.
Are Spare Lamp units available for the London XT Sola Range? If so How do I order them and at what cost? Thank you
Asked by Geoffrey McCleland on 21 Oct 2022
The replacement parts available for this light are available if you click here .
can the bulbs be replaced?
Asked by Lucy Everett on 25 Aug 2022
Yes, of course, you can find the tops here .
Hi, These 'anthracite edition' lamps, is it 19.95 EACH? Thank you..
Asked by Mike on 27 Jul 2022
Hiya , Yes £19.99 each.
the three way switch on my London mini lights has P and S mode. which one gives the most light. Thank you
Asked by Ian Mackenzie on 26 Mar 2022
There is S, P and off, The S which is standard mode gives out the most brightness.
What is the size of the spike?
Asked by mark on 4 Mar 2022
It is 178mm long.
Can you tell me approximately how many hours of sunshine/ daylight is required to charge the batteries? Thanks! Ken
Asked by Ken Cosgrove on 30 Dec 2021
Hi there , We advise charging the lights for 3-5 days before use.
Do you still do them in black colour or only anthracite. I have ordered anthracite and want black
Asked by Gaurav on 2 Dec 2021
we have them in chrome and anthracite only.
Is it possible to get the anthracite edition post with the natural white light instead of warm?
Asked by Simon on 18 Nov 2021
I am afraid not.
Could you please let me know how many lumens these lights have? Thank you!
Asked by Denise Gordon on 11 Nov 2021
This post light has an output of 12 Lumens.
Hi - i bought 4 of the black London XT Solar Post Light. One of the lights has stopped working and i think i need a new cap with the batteries and light. Can i just buy a replacement cap without the need to buy the base and spike?
Asked by Howard Williams on 22 Aug 2021
I am afraid that we do not sell only the panels for the anthracite edition. But you can try replacing the batteries.
Hi, how the London lights perform in the winter? Thanks
Asked by Ili on 26 Jun 2021
we have a power-saving mode where its recommended to use in winter so even in winter they perform well
What is the equivalent in watts?
Asked by Lars on 20 Jun 2021
This post light has an output of 12 Lumens.
Hi , are you still selling the anthracite grey version ??
Asked by Bob gills on 22 Apr 2021
yes
How long will these lights last? Mine is 3/4 yrs. old approx. and has stopped working. Is it repairable? Thanks.
Asked by Richard Williams on 21 Mar 2021
Please do try changing the batteries which can be located in the light top.
What's the difference betweene therLondon antricite £19 99 and the package with 2, thanks.
Asked by Graham scaife on 9 Mar 2021
The difference is the colour of the light itself (so anthracite is dark grey) and the chrome is shiny silver. The item is a different light output as well, anthracite is a warm white and the chrome is a bright white.
How long would u expect the batteries to last if usef each night
Asked by William on 26 Feb 2021
The batteries should only need to be changed around 3 years.
Hi, how do I recharge this light? Thanks.
Asked by James on 7 Dec 2020
The light has a solar panel on the top of it, it is recharged via solar power.
How do you remove the solar panel/switched section of the light to change the S/P positions? Do I need to remove the small screw at the base of the diffuser?
Asked by shaun on 27 Oct 2020
The top part of the light top lifts off and turn over the light head and it will be there!
Do i need to charge my lights before i turn them on. Thank you
Asked by David Bing on 3 Sep 2020
Please do allow a 3-5 day charge up in the 'off' position before first use.
hi, how do you charge up the lights ? Thanks
Asked by Brendan Rougvie on 7 Aug 2020
Please leave the lights in the 'off' position for up to 5 days and then turn them to the 'p' setting in winter or 's' setting in summer.
Do you do these in a multipack of 2 or 4 like the silver Londonn XT/Mini?
Asked by Richard on 13 Jul 2020
No sorry, these are sold singularly.
I've just purchased these and a set of Avon up and down lights in Anthracite and they have arrived but these are still on order they look a lighter grey in real life than in the picture, do the London and Avon Anthracite colours match?
Asked by A Sweeting on 21 Apr 2020
These will be made by different factories, so there is no guaretee they will be an exact match.
Is it possible to replace the batteries in this post light when they do not accept a charge.
Asked by Leon Beaumont on 27 Jan 2020
Yes it is possible! The batteries are stored in the lighthead, they are AA rechargable batteries, 1.2v.
What lumens are these posts? Thanks.
Asked by Cristina on 1 May 2019
The Black London Post Lights are rated at 12 lumens
How do I use them without the spike, screwed to a wooden post or decking? Many thanks.
Asked by Peter on 1 Feb 2018
There are screw holes in the underside of the metal body. Just remove the white diffuser and use a long screwdriver to screw them down then replace the diffuser.
What are the 2 on switch positions for, P is for ?and S is for ? It seems really strange to have more than one setting without any indication of why? Thanks
Asked by john hayden on 8 Aug 2017
With the switch in the S position the light will operate in standard mode. Moving the switch to the P position will substantially increase the runtime of the light whilst slightly reducing the brightness of the light.