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FAQs: Slate Solar Motion Light
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Hello there, does this light or any other of your motion sensor lights have an off switch as I sometimes sit outside in the dark and don't want to trigger the light each time I move. Many thanks
Asked by Marcus Soldini on 20 Nov 2021
https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/Astron_Solar_Motion_Light-908-78.html The above unit has an on/off switch button next to the PIR sensor.
I need something to attach to my metal gate to illuminate the area and the combination lock. Can you give me mounting plate dimensions and dimensions of device. Thank you. Chris
Asked by Chris on 14 Feb 2021
Depth 86mm x Width 208mm x Height 115mm
Hi, Is there a setting to use without the motion sensor,we are trying to source these lights without the sensor,thank you for any help
Asked by Derek on 25 Oct 2020
No sorry, these are motion sensor only.
Hi what is the minimum you can set the sensor to I'm only 1metre away from busy pavement so don't want it going on all of the time just within the frontage or right by the door
Asked by Mary on 26 Jul 2020
The range cannot be changed, this has a 5 metre range.
Hello. Looking at the Slate Solar Motion Light for a front door. The pavement is 6m away. Will passers by activate it? Thanks.
Asked by Andy Humphreys on 14 Jul 2020
The Slate detects motion up to 5 metres away, so to test this properly you would need to buy one and just hold it where you are thinking of installing it and test it.
I have seen a similar light in which attaches to the gutter.stays on in low light then brightens with motion. Do you stock such a light
Asked by Mr gallagher on 28 Jun 2020
No sorry, none of our gutter lights have this facility.
How long will the light be on for once triggered
Asked by Scott Cantley on 13 Jun 2020
Once installed this powerful motion light emits a 450lumen light for approximately 10 seconds each time motion is detected within a 5m range
I would like to use this to light up my garden gate area. Would I be able to angle it slightly upwards so the solar panel faces more towards the sun?
Asked by Nic on 23 Nov 2019
It is not possible to angle the light more upwards, this is predominantly a down light and any tilting will reduce the spead of light below. If the location you are looking to put the light is north facing or heavily shaded please look at some of our lights with separate solar panels. Click here and select 'remote' on solar panel type and it will give you some further options.
What is the colour temperature of this light?
Asked by Trina Hobson on 8 Nov 2019
The Slate is a natural white colour.
Will this work on a North facing wall?
Asked by Rob Eley on 25 Jan 2019
We do not recommend putting this light on a north facing wall. It will work but may not last very long in the winter months. If you think the area the light is in has low traffic (low number of triggers) per night then it could be an option.
does the slate switch off during daylight hours?
Asked by Richard on 17 Jan 2019
The Slate only illuminates after dusk and once motion is detected. It won't operate during daylight hours.
Does this give off more light than the eco wedge elite as the light seems much brighter in the outdoor photograph used for both lights.
Asked by Lorna on 15 Nov 2018
The Slate is 450 lumens and the Eco wedge Elite is 1,000 lumens so more than double the brightness.
Is there any possibility of these coming in black?!
Asked by Geoff on 9 Nov 2018
Only in white.
10 seconds of activation does not sound like much. But maybe I've misunderstood. Will the light stay on for as long as there is movement in the area?
Asked by P Bowskill on 1 Nov 2018
The light will continue to stay and until movement stop plus 10seconds.
Is the motion sensor sensitivity adjustable on this model as we have some shrubs which will be less than 2 m from where we want to install it ?
Asked by Martin Gough on 12 Oct 2018
Our SMD range is the only lights with adjustable sensitivity.
Does this light shine without being triggered by movement??
Asked by David McKearney on 17 Sep 2018
No this lights is only triggered by movement. Our wall light range is our always-on lights.
I am looking at this light for my small porch which has a door each side. I think the best place to position it would be above one of the doors. Would the motion sensor be activated by movement below it as a person is approaching or opening the door it is placed above? Thanks!
Asked by Abigail on 6 Sep 2018
The motion sensor will trigger underneath this light so sounds perfect. You have mentioned a porch, you must make sure the solar panel has as much direct light and isn't blocked by a porch roof etc.
Would this (or any of your other solar lights) work if it is positioned underneath a 10mm clear perspex roofing sheet rather than in direct contact with sunlight?
Asked by Alan on 24 Jul 2018
All our lights would work but it would reduce the charge time and the output. If the roofing has UV protection it would reduce it even more. I'd suggest looking at our remote panel lights so you could position the panel outside and have the light inside.
I want 2 of these lights either side of a door, is there a minimum distance they have to be away from each other.
Asked by Spencer Tuppen on 18 Jun 2018
The panel is on top and the light is a down light so shouldn't be any problem but the light could reflect and hit the other panel but very unlikely. I'd suggest testing them first before fully installing them for the best location.
Is the solar cell on top or is there another unit with this and the battery in. What type of battery does it contain. Does it allow fixing on guttering
Asked by phil burton on 4 May 2018
The solar panel is on top of the unit and has a Li-ion battery. It has a flat plate at the back you can screw to a wall, shed or fence which the light head slots on to. We don't sell any lights designed for guttering, but you might be able to make it work.
Is there a non motion detector version of this available?
Asked by Rajesh on 19 Jan 2018
The only version we have available is the motion detecting one.
When triggered is it adjustable for how long the light stays on, or is it preset ? If so how long is it on for. Thanks.
Asked by Maureen on 18 Jan 2018
The light is preset to stay on for approx 10 seconds after motion has stopped.