Frequently asked questions
What type battery for Mini Sphere?
Asked by Eleanor Booth on 15 Mar 2026
Hello, Please see below: https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/SolarCentre_14500_600mAh_Lithium_Ion_Rechargeable_Battery-912-5.html
I am looking to put these in my pool. How do they do in a water environment? If they are should I tape anything up? and if so what tape would be best.
Asked by Dana Alberico on 7 Jan 2024
Hello, Make sure you follow the instructions to make sure that the base is really tight as if it is not tight enough it will let water in.
Are the light bulbs replaceable and what sort are they?
Asked by Michelle on 11 Nov 2023
HI Michelle, These light have built in LED lights that are not replaceable but you can replace the battery or base of the light
I can't seem to find dimensions for your various lights. Can you advise me or tell me where to look on your website
Asked by james denley on 23 Feb 2023
Hi James. The sizes for the Shape light range are all listed under the description. Shapelights come in 7 shapes. Shapelights Cube: 30cm x 30cm Shapelights Cylinder: 45cm high with a 25cm diameter Shapelights Pebble: 40cm long, 30cm wide and 23cm high Shapelights Sphere: 35cm diameter Shapelights Mini Sphere: 16cm high, 20cm wide Shapelights Mini Cube: 17.5cm x 17.5cm Shapelights Mini Pebble: 24cm long, 13.5cm high, 20cm wide
Does the mini sphere light come with the spike
Asked by Teresa Bates on 26 Feb 2022
yes.
Good afternoon, Is it possible to purchase spare parts of the mini shape lamps? (Such as plastic small lid which covers the cable port). Thank you, Olga
Asked by Olga Yatsyuk on 17 Nov 2021
unfortunately we dont
Hi do these mini speres come with stakes to put in the ground?
Asked by CeeJay on 17 Oct 2021
Yes, they come with ground stakes.
Hi there, how long does it take to be fully charged in full sunlight, and how long in other weather conditions?
Asked by Sue on 17 Jul 2021
We do recommend charging the light via the USB cable for 6 hours. If you want to charge the light through daylight, you have to keep it switched off and it can take up to 5 days, depending on the weather conditions.
I can't undo the bottom of my mini sphere light as it's very tight and can't work out how to use the base wrench
Asked by Karen Stirrat on 10 Mar 2021
Please use the three 'feet' and place them in the holes, then pop the wrench over one of those and move the wrench in the direction of the unlock symbol.
Would these be safe to use in a bathroom? I am worried about it accidentally falling in bath water for example.
Asked by Jen on 6 Mar 2021
These lights can work both indoors and outdoors. There are waterproof but not suitable to soak in water etc.
Is there anything on the bottom of the light to stick them to the surface so they don't move I was thinking about laying them on a wall and worried they may fall off
Asked by Denise dark on 21 Nov 2020
We don't recommend this as you need to access the bottom of the light.
Hi, do you sell the USB cable separately? I have the square light (30x30) and manage to lose the cable somehow. If not, do you know the specifications of the cable i need? Much appreciated.
Asked by Carlos Queremel on 7 Nov 2020
Yes we do sell it on our website https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/Shapelights_USB_Charging_Cable-893-5.html
Hello, our globe light arrived today. I know this is a stupid question but how do we make it cycle through the colours? Thanks, mike
Asked by Michael Horst on 20 Oct 2020
This should be in the instructions with the light. Please email support@thesolarcentre.co.uk if you require a copy.
How many do you get in one box as it doesn't say and I need to use them for baby loss awareness week
Asked by Jodie Danks on 17 Sep 2020
You get one in a box.
What lumens are these lights?
Asked by Julie Davis on 21 Jul 2020
These are decorative so do not have lumens. However you can use these as nightlights or as a decorative piece.
Hi, please can you tell me how big the spheres are?
Asked by Beverley Lewis on 11 Jul 2020
Dimensions 16cm diameter, 20cm wide
Where are these lights made?
Asked by Shraddha Piparia on 14 Apr 2020
All our lights are made in China.
how do they charge in the sun? is there a panel you have to take off and put on each time it runs out?
Asked by Jon Doughty on 14 Apr 2020
The panel is in the base of the light and will re-charge in the sun, so you will not have to remove it. There is the USB function so you can unscrew the base and bring it in to USB charge if you want to.
Hello! Thinking of using this for indoor use. Can you turn it on and off or it is just automatic when dark/light?
Asked by stella on 24 Mar 2020
In Indoor Mode your Shapelight will operate much like a normal mains powered light. It will turn on when you switch it on and turn off when you switch it off
How many ours of light can be expected from a full 3 hour USB charge?
Asked by Jan Alsmeyer on 26 Jan 2020
A full USB charge takes just a few hours and will provide 7 nights of illumination without any help form the sun.