Frequently Asked Questions - Selene Solar Landscape Spotlights (Set Of 2)

Question:

I have a set of these bought several years ago but they stopped working a few weeks ago. Can you supply a replacement panel please?
By Mike on Sep 14,2021

Answer:

we have them available on our website :

https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/Replacement_Panel_For_Selene_Spotlights-753-5.html

Question:

Will these lights charge up if the solar panels are situated indoors and are exposed almost exclusively to artificial lighting (from indoor lighting) or is sunlight essential to provide charge power via the solar panels?
By David on May 8,2021

Answer:

The panel cannot charge via artificial lighting.

The unit has to be exposed to direct daylight.

It is for outdoor use only. 

Question:

wanting to illuminate a couple of waterfalls in a landscape garden. how near/far should I place the spots. Which model of light would you recommend and how long will the rechargeable batteries last before replacement
By michael rycroft on Sep 19,2020

Answer:

Any of the spotlights will be ideal and fit for purpose. How far you will place the lights etc, that is down to your own preference. In regards to the batteries with some units you can replace them and some others not. 

Question:

What is the IP rating of these lights?
By Nick on Jun 14,2020

Answer:

The Selenes are rated IP55

Question:

is the on off switch on the solar panel or the lights themselves,do you do these with a remote control ?
By kevin morris on May 31,2020

Answer:

These lights do not come with remote control. The switch button is on the solar panel.

Question:

is it possible to buy just solar panel replacement?
By mark krzyzanowski on Jul 26,2018

Answer:

Yes, you can find the replacement panel here

Question:

Can the wire from the solar panel to the spotlight be extended. If so by how much and what is the cost.
By Jonathan on Feb 15,2018

Answer:

We sell extension wires here. We recommend no more than 2 additional extensions

Question:

Are the bulbs replaceable and if not what is their approx life span?
By Dave on Sep 25,2017

Answer:

The bulbs cannot be replaced however they have an expected lifespan of 50,000 hrs.

Question:

I have had my serene lights for 2 years what are the battery specification
By Mr James A Barbour on Sep 4,2017

Answer:

Three AA rechargeable batteries, 2000mAh are the best but lower mAh would work too.

Question:

Hi - with regard to the output are the lights 90 lumens each or is that their combined output?
By Brian Andrew on Jun 3,2017

Answer:

90 lumens is the combined output.

Question:

Hi, I have a set of these spot lights that I have had for a couple of years, they are fantastic, but I have an issue. They were working great, then one night I noticed the lights were very dim. I wanted to see about possibly replacing the batteries as they have been in use summer and winter for all that time but I just cannot get all the screws undone to get them out. Is it possible to buy a replacement solar panel with batteries in?
By Jane Gilby on May 28,2017

Answer:

Hi Jane, you can buy a replacement panel here

Question:

Are the LED lamps available in "Warm white" i.e. less than 3000K colour temperature? And can the lamps be replaced?
By Bea Sennewald on Apr 29,2017

Answer:

The Selene  is only available in a cool white. The panel can be replaced but not the lamps. 

Question:

can any of your solar garden lights be used where there is light but no direct sunlight?
By Wendy Mantin on Nov 27,2016

Answer:

Due to the remote solar panel you can move the solar panel to get the most direct light.

Question:

Is the light sensor that tuns them on on the light or solar pannel as the light itself will be in the dark.
By Wayne on Nov 18,2016

Answer:

The sensor that turns the lights on is in the solar panel.

Question:

Can i add in a motion sensor in circuit with these lights? My front door needs outside light but not easy to install through thick stone walls..If so what do you recommend...
By Grant Torrance on Oct 22,2016

Answer:

Our spotlights don't have PIR motion sensors but our Securiy Lights range do. Please take a look here: https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/catalog/Solar_Security_Lights-78-1.html

Question:

Can I charge the batteries and then plug the lights in later? I would like to use them in a container
By Mark Flynn on Oct 3,2016

Answer:

Yes you can.  The batteries in this product are located in the panel section so will charge when the lights are disconnected.

Question:

Can I get a replacement solar panel
By Irene condon on Sep 16,2016

Answer:

Yes, we have replacement solar panels available.

Question:

Is it possible to insert a timer on? I am afraid my neighbours would not appreciate that we light up our garden all night!
By Morten on Sep 15,2016

Answer:

The only way to keep your neighbours happy in this case would be to go out and turn the lights off manually at the panel.

Question:

Do you know where I can get green dichroic glass filters for these spotlights? The light size seems to be 60mm, but all the filters seem to be 50mm.
By Jennifer McDowall on Aug 7,2016

Answer:

We plan to launch a range of spotlight colour filters in the future however these won't be made from glass I'm afraid and I don't know where else to source them from.

Question:

I have installed the the 2 set and they work brilliantly. However, I have a garden feature between to two ares lighte dwhich I would also like to light. Do you supply a single spot light with a remote solar panel or an addition to the twin set?
By David on Jul 31,2016

Answer:

We have two a single spot lights with a remote solar panel. Albany and the Zeus spotlights

Question:

Are they white or warmwhite?
By Garry Hayne on May 30,2016

Answer:

These are plain white

Question:

Hi, Can you tell me if the solar panel will charge in sunlight even when the cable lead is not conected to the spotlights? The area I wish to position my spotlights is shaded and was therefore wondering if it was possible to disconnect the solar panel and place in sunlight without having to move the lights as well. Many Thanks.
By Jon on May 30,2016

Answer:

The batteries are inside the solar panel and will charge without the lights being plugged in.

Question:

I would like to illuminate some signage at my place of work and want to know if I can mount these spotlights on to a brick wall and the solar panel on to a roof?
By Dave on Dec 1,2015

Answer:

You can mount this on a wall and solar panel on the roof. However, you cannot angle the lights far enough back to shine on to the wall they are installed on like say above a sign.

Question:

Hi, Are there any extension cables for these? The 5m cable is just short and could do with another metre to get maximum exposure to sunlight? Thanks
By Keith on Aug 10,2015

Answer:

We sell a 5m extension cable

Question:

I would like to use these spotlight to lit up some trees. Are these suitable or am I better of using the Albany spotlights? Or should I use the 3 together but then it becomes very costly as we have more trees that we would like to lit once we've worked out how good they are. Many thanks
By Lou on Apr 28,2015

Answer:

Both the Selene and the Albany would be suitable for this application. The Albany is a stronger spotlight but has shorter cable (3.3m to the solar panel) while the Selene has two spotlights and longer cable (5m to the solar panel).

Question:

Hi there. What is the equivalent light strength in terms of traditional mains powered halogen bulbs? Eg 20 watts, 40 watts etc
By Mark on Dec 1,2014

Answer:

Each LED bulb is 1.5 watts per head which is 3 watts total and 88 lumen output. As per the website they will shine up to 25m.

Question:

Where is the on-off switch located, please, and is it suitable for regular use? We only want the light on when we really need it but it would be best if it wasn't too fiddly! Any suggestion for alternatives suitable for external use?
By Michele on Nov 8,2014

Answer:

The on/off switch is underneath the solar panel. It is suitable for regular use. The light will still charge while the unit is turned off.

Question:

I would be interested in coloured ones, if you do them in the future. My question is though - what is the on/off switch meant for?
By Tania on Nov 3,2014

Answer:

We hope to have coloured options in the future. The on/off switch is an override switch to prevent the lights from turning on when you don't want them to (I.e. holiday and the lights don't need to work)

Question:

Good morning I like these lights but I am after a pair of coloured solar powered garden spotlights but i can only find white ones. Do you offer coloured variations or do you have other coloured solar powered garden spotlights please?
By Timothy Pickard on Oct 1,2014

Answer:

We do not have any coloured solar garden spotlights at current.

Question:

When fitted to side of our conservatory we require one light to show in direction of our garden gate, the second light in the opposite direction towards our garden path, if fitted in correct position are the light heads a solid fixture? or can they be adjusted in the right position for convenience
By Vince Macey on Sep 19,2014

Answer:

The light heads can be adjusted to shine in the right direction once fitted.

Question:

Is it 5m from the panel to each lamp e.g. can I place one lamp 5m to the left of the panel and the other lamp 5m to the right?
By Bob on Sep 19,2014

Answer:

Yes: you can place one lamp 5m to the left of the panel and the other lamp 5m to the right.

Question:

Hi, You have great products of which I'm very interested in. However, I'm looking to have them used in Zimbabwe and I have 2 questions; 1- I am wondering what your delivery costs are for that side of the world. and; 2- Do you have any experience with customers in the southern hemisphere, what has their experience with the product been like? Kind Regards,
By Sam Mawoyo on Jul 13,2014

Answer:

We have people using these (and other) lights in Africa and they've been happy with the performance and quality. To send to Africa we need to do a quotation for the delivery cost. Please contact the office to find out more.

Question:

Assuming the lights can be mounted onto a wall can the lights be adjusted so that the light is shining on the wall just above where it is mounted please?
By Mr Paresh Patel on Jul 7,2014

Answer:

The bracket will not allow the light to tilt that far.

Question:

Hi Just to confirm that these lights can be manually turned off yes? Thanks
By Jill Symes on Jun 7,2014

Answer:

Yes. There is a manual over-ride off button. The lights will still charge but won't automatically turn on.

Question:

I bought some outside solar spotlights from The Fine Lighting Company a year ago. They are now completely corroded and not working. I do not want to make the same mistake again. Do you have a guarantee on your spot lights and are they very weather resistant - I am about 3 miles from the south coast of England. Best wishes, Jill
By jill swainson on May 29,2014

Answer:

Our lights come with a 12 month warranty in case anything goes wrong. We also try and provide the IP rating (how water-proof and dust-proof) the unit is so you can make an informed decision. We have had customers along the coast use these lights and many of our other lights and only a few have suffered from the salty-sea air.

Question:

Is it possible to extend the cable length to solar panel? Thanks
By Monty Sharman on May 28,2014

Answer:

There is no way to extend the cable at current without modifying the unit which would invalidate the warranty period.

Question:

Please can you advise if in this model you can manually switch on before dusk automatically triggers them on? Many thanks.
By Natasha Groves on May 17,2014

Answer:

This light cannot be manually turned on. If you switch it on the lux sensor will still over-ride the lights and keep it turned off if it is daylight.

Question:

I am looking to install one solar light on either side of a gate entering our property. This unit (Selene Solar Landscape Spotlights - set of 2) strikes me as a possible candidate, but as my entry is shaded by trees much of the day and I cannot run cables across the drive, I'd like to buy two of these and run only one light on each. This will work as long as they aren't wired with the lights in series. Are the lights in parallel so I can run just one light ? Thanks, Mike
By Michael Wauk on May 17,2014

Answer:

The lights do not plug in separately. The connector is "Y" shaped with the bottom of the Y going to the solar panel and the top parts going each to a light.

Question:

Can you tell me how many lumens your lights produce on full charge and what the beam angles are?
By James on Apr 21,2014

Answer:

Each light head Lumen is about 40, total is 80. The light head angle is 15~20 degrees because of the reflector shape. The farther distance beam the more area covered.

Question:

Hi...I have recently bought 2 of your solar spotlights which I use to illuminate bushes in the garden which are really good, Can you tell what the difference is between these and the landscape lights. Thanks Mick
By Mick Dudding on Mar 21,2014

Answer:

Please see guidance from our blog regarding the various spotlights we sell: https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/blog/2014/01/29/choose-solar-garden-spotlight/

Question:

If I mount the solar panel on a wall (presume this is possible first?), does the fixing allow for tilting the panel up towards the sun ? e.g at 30 degrees from the wall vertical?
By Andy on Mar 12,2014

Answer:

The solar panel allows for tilting towards the sun using a rocking joint.

Question:

Does the Selene Solar Landscape Spotlight use other colour lamps besides white and do you sell such lamps?
By Adu-Brako on Mar 2,2014

Answer:

The only colour for the Selene Solar Landscape Spotlight is white. We are currently investigating manufacturing a spotlight that can utilize different colour slides.

Question:

Wires have become detached in control unit at back of solar panel. Can you supply a wiring diagram so I can re-solder, or is it possible to obtain replacement panel?
By Robert Fulton on Feb 18,2014

Answer:

We do not have a wiring diagram for the panel so you can re-solder it. We may have a spare panel that you could purchase. Please contact the office on: 01727 841014

Question:

Hi, is there an option/feature with the 2 solar spot lights prod ID SS7570 to add another solar panel?
By Barry on Jan 23,2014

Answer:

No, there's not an out the box solution to this, you could wire in another panel manually but this would involve cutting cable and shouldn't be necessary. The Landscapes come with a very powerful 1.6w panel so it should provide more then enough power year round to keep operating well if the panel is in a good location.

Question:

hi,do the solar spotlights come in other colours?
By Shahid on Jan 23,2014

Answer:

They don't I'm afraid although we have had customers tell us they've put coloured cellophane or similar over the lens to great effect.

Question:

Are they suitable for lighting a passage, wall mounted with windows overlooking: ie not too bright as to show though curtains.
By Mark on Jan 23,2014

Answer:

These are quite tightly focussed lights so should be fine depending on where you choose to focus them. Please note you have up to 14 days to decide to return them if you decide they're too bright.

Question:

Is it possible to run these lights in manual on/off mode? If so, when switched off does the battery still continue to charge? If this light set is not suitable for this operation mode please suggest an alternative.
By Simon on Jan 23,2014

Answer:

The Selene Landscape lights will charge in the on and off positions and the panel can be detached from the lights and left somewhere to charge as well as the batteries are in the panel section.

Question:

What is the colour of the light? Cool white or warm white?
By Andy on Jan 23,2014

Answer:

The light colour is more of a cool white, think full moon white.

Question:

Are the batteries replaceable?
By Joanne on Jan 23,2014

Answer:

Yes, the batteries are regular AA NiMH rechargeable batteries that can be easily replaced.