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Frequently asked questions
What colour is the light - white or warm white?
Asked by louise on 27 Nov 2025
This unit is Warm White.
Hi there, I have just purchased 8 of these lights, can you tell me what the range is on the PIR , i can't find it on your site, thank you.
Asked by Stuart on 23 Nov 2025
Hello, This light is a dusk until dawn truro so it des not have a PIR. The motion version of this light has a 110 degree detection field and detects motion up to 6m. https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/Truro_Solar_Motion_Light_Anthracite_Edition-1125-78.html
Do you do theses in white as I have ordered them before and need four more please
Asked by William Meredith on 6 Apr 2025
The Truro comes in two finishes: Stainless steel and Anthracite
Is there a different colour light between the stainless steel & anthracite version of the Truro light I.e warm white & White ,
Asked by Peter Underwood on 5 Apr 2025
Hello, Thank you for your question. It is the same colour.
Are these motion detection ?
Asked by Jessica on 13 Jul 2024
Hello. Thank you for your question. These particular ones arent I am afraid however please click the link below for the motion version: https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/Truro_Solar_Motion_Light_Anthracite_Edition-1125-78.html
Hi, could you tell me what size batteries this takes, and are they included? Thanks
Asked by Adam on 24 Feb 2024
Hello. The Truro wall light takes a 18650 2600mAh Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery and will be included with the light.
Will these light work in a east facing garden? I had the lights illuminate on day 1 after 4 full days of charging, and today, the lights came on then turned off in an hour. Nothing is obstructing the solar panels as it's mounted on the fence.
Asked by Ryan on 26 Jan 2024
Hello, Our lights need to be installed in a south facing position.
I have an electric fed security light that is motion-sensitive but the bulb keeps blowing and I'm too scared to try and change it! It involves turning the power off and not handling the bulb, all too complicated! I don't want a "down light" but do you have a solar-powered light or lights that would effectively light up my driveway and the outside of the back door? I need something to project light horizontally, not vertically.
Asked by JenPen on 26 Nov 2023
Thank you for your question. I would have a look at our 'Floodlight' section, please do look out for the items with PIR. You could also have a look at our EVO SMD Security light family. This include the EVO SMD , EVO SMD PRO , EVO SMD ELITE
Is the distance between the screws for the Truro the same as the distance between the screws for the Grantham?
Asked by Trevor Watkins on 25 Nov 2023
The distance between the holes on the back plate is 3cm.
hi can you tell me how many K the bulbs are that are used in the light please.
Asked by Joshua Smith on 5 Nov 2023
HiJoshua, These lights are 3000K
Do these lights have a battery one is very full have tried the two settings, but light stays the same. Would like to get another battery
Asked by Angela on 30 Oct 2023
HI Angela, all our lights run on rechargable batteries just not all can be replaced with the Truros you can replace the battery. It would be the 18650
doy ou make ay suitable solar light for inside and out of a summerhouse? ta trad
Asked by paul on 9 Oct 2023
Hi, The Truro lights would not work indoors, as they gain energy from Solar Power.
What colour light is emitted- is it warm white or cool white? Thanks
Asked by Bernadette on 15 Sep 2023
They are a natural white colour
Hi, can I ask if the light is a warm yellow colour or a white colour?
Asked by Clara on 11 Sep 2023
Hello, It is a warm white colour
How many lumens are the bulbs please when lit
Asked by jeff smith on 26 Aug 2023
40lm.
Does this come in a cool white? If not what down light does? Thanks 😊
Asked by James Davies on 21 Aug 2023
Hi, the following wall lights are cool white: https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/Warwick_Solar_Wall_Light-990-56.html https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/Shrewsbury_Solar_Wall_Light-991-56.html https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/Dover_Solar_Double_PIR_Light-1177-78.html https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/ECO_Wedge_XT_Solar_Motion_Welcome_Light-739-78.html
CAN YOU REPLACE THE BATTERY WHEN THEY NOT WORK ANY MORE
Asked by GLENN on 10 Feb 2023
Yes, you can replace the battery it will be the SolarCentre 18650 2600mAh Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/SolarCentre_18650_2600mAh_Lithium_Ion_Rechargeable_Battery-857-5.html
Hello, Will these work in a north facing position? The front of our house is open/ not obstructed by anything eg trees but it is north facing so gets little to no direct sunlight. Would these lights work?
Asked by Kate on 10 Feb 2023
Hi Kate, thank you for your message, we do advise all our customers to place their light in a south facing postition. Im concerned that if the sun light does not reach the panel it will then limit its charge and then limit the lights potential.
I have two of these lights charging on fence just now. What is P mode and what is S mode.?.
Asked by Jeff on 7 Feb 2023
Hi Jeff, The P stands for Power Saving this mode is best used during the winter when we have a limited amount of sun S is for the Standard mode best to use this during summer as you get more charge in your light.
Hello, Does this light have warm white lighting? I have just bought some spotlights and want the light to match. Thank you. Nigel Fisher
Asked by Nigel Fisher on 9 Nov 2022
Hi Neil! I can confirm our Truro Solar Wall Light - Anthracite Edition emits a lovely warm white tone!
Hi! Can you tell me if this light is warm white? Many thanks, Cat
Asked by Cat Richardson on 24 Oct 2022
Hello Cat! Thank you for your question! I can confirm our Truro Solar Wall Light - Anthracite Edition emits a lovely warm white tone!
What are the dimensions of this solar powered light?
Asked by Claire Mason on 23 Oct 2022
Hi Claire. Thank you for your question! The dimensions of the Truro Solar Wall Light - Anthracite Edition are: The total length of light: 127mm Base width: 89mm Panel width: 118mm Width of back bracket: 61mm
what distance are the fixing holes on the back plate?
Asked by Natalie Thorneycroft on 30 Aug 2022
Hi Natalie! Thank you for your question! The distance between the holes on the back plate is 3cm.
I bought 4 of these last week and charged them all for 5 days and put them into p-mode. The past two nights they have come on at 6pm then 3 of them went off at 7pm, the 4th one went off at 9pm!! They are all 4 screwed to my fencing and are not covered by anything. Surely these should stay on longer? A bit expensive to get an hour from them i would say?
Asked by Ann on 27 Oct 2021
we do advise to leave them in off position when charging in sunlight for 5 days, then if you can switch it into p or s mode and it should run for up to 10 hours from a full charge, if however you still have issues please can you contact info@thesolarcentre.co.uk
What are the exact measurements of the back plate as I have a small space between fence and fence concrete post I want to fill but not sure on back plate size as you say 6cm but I need exact measurements please. Thanx x
Asked by Maxine Holsworth on 17 Jul 2021
It is 61mm wide.
Can you fix the Truro solar wall light to fencing?
Asked by Gary on 24 Jun 2021
Yes, you can install this light on the fence.
What are the dimensions and are they the same for stainless steel colour?
Asked by Rose Devlin on 19 Jun 2021
Yes, both the stainless steel and the anthracite edition would have exactly the same dimensions, which are: 118mm x 127mm x 89mm.
Does the anthracite finish also have a motion detector option?
Asked by Steve Banks on 15 Jun 2021
I am afraid not. It does not come with a PIR sensor.
Can this installed under the entrance porch? It's not too deep and faces south.
Asked by Mark on 8 Jun 2021
As long as it is a South facing wall and there are no obstructions or shadows that should be okay. Please be advised that the light cannot be charged via windows and it needs to be exposed to some direct daylight.
Are the lights black or gray?
Asked by Stephanie on 11 May 2021
There are anthracite/ grey in colour.
How many leds in light
Asked by Mervyn on 27 Mar 2021
It's one led. This light has an output of 40 Lumens.
What sort of battery does it use? Is there more than one? Do you sell replacement batteries? I note that you list Lithium-Ion and nickel-metal hydride batteries on your Accessories page. Which does this light use?
Asked by Ronald Roy on 28 Feb 2021
Depending on when you bought the unit, you either need AA rechargeable batteries or 18650 - 26000mAh. Both are available on the website. Please open the unit as per the instructions and double-check prior to placing an order.
What colour is the light. Is it 3000K or 4000K?
Asked by Richard Smith on 21 Feb 2021
It's 3000 Kelvin.
Are you able to turn these lights on and off like the silver Truro lights?
Asked by Kerrie on 19 Feb 2021
Yes, there is an on/off switch button.
How do the Truro lights fix to a fence panel or post?
Asked by Gary on 15 Jan 2021
They can be fixed to a wall or post if the surace is flat.
What's the IP number of this product
Asked by Rhiannon Bevan on 14 Jan 2021
IP44
What are the dimensions of this light
Asked by Mr Black on 27 Dec 2020
11 cm by 10.5 and the back plate is 6 cm.
Hi, what would be the expected run time from full charge on both Sumer and winter settings. Thank you
Asked by Nigel on 29 Nov 2020
A full charge will last for up to 10 hours in the summer time and 6-8 hours in the winter dependent on the amount of daylight.
Does this have warm light colour? Thanks!
Asked by Rochi on 19 Nov 2020
They give off a natural white colour
Can you turn these lights straight on, or do you need to wait?
Asked by Ross Taylor on 16 Oct 2020
We recommend you charge them in the off position for 3-5 days
Just wanting to check that these lights turn on automatically when the light level drops
Asked by Nicola on 14 Sep 2020
Correct! One dusk arrives the lights come to life.
Do these have an easy to access on/off switch? I wont need to use them all the time and would like to switch them off easily to reserve the power. Some others in this range need to be unscrewed in order to switch off...
Asked by David T Morgan on 13 Sep 2020
The bottom of the light twists off like a jam jar, there is then an on/off switch, so depending on how high you have the lights is how easy it is to get to the switch.
What does the P +S mean either side of the off switch please . What is the best setting to switch too.
Asked by Rich on 11 Sep 2020
P = Powersaving, so use this in Winter for the best performance and S = Summer or standard which can be used.
Will you be producing a motion sensor version of this anthracite light soon please?
Asked by Sarina on 2 Sep 2020
I can definately suggest this to our product team!
Hi. Thinking of mounting these on back wall of bungalow. But how much space required above them for light to hit solar panel?
Asked by John Birrell on 23 Aug 2020
We do not recommend them for a north facing wall or anywhere which is going to have anything over the top of the solar panel. They will need access to as much direct sunlight as possible.
Enter your question
Asked by Lesley Avril on 19 Aug 2020
P is for powersaving which is for Winter working and S is Standard and should be used in summer.
Can the bulbs be changed to give off a cool white?
Asked by Paul Lambert on 16 Aug 2020
The bulbs cannot be changed and any attempt to do so will invalidate the warranty.
Do you need to unscrew the base to manually turn the light off or is there an easy accessible switch on the outside.
Asked by Mireille Coumine on 27 Jun 2020
That is correct. The bottom unscrews to get to the off/on switch.
I'm confused! You say there are 'no running costs' but the video mentions batteries. Can you explain?
Asked by Rowena Unsworth on 2 Jun 2020
The batteries are included already. You may need purchase new batteries once they stop recharging. We mean no electricity costs.
I have the original Truro stainless steel lights, will these fit on the original brackets as I do not want to re drill, I have noticed that these do not have screws on the side of the housing the same as the stainless steel ones?
Asked by Ian Brooks on 18 May 2020
These have a black back plate that screws on the wall, so not the silver bar along the back.
Are these suitable for lighting a pathway ?
Asked by Susan Gration on 13 May 2020
These would need to quite close to the ground to light the floor, we usually recommend these for lighting up door numbers or key holes.
Is this dusk till dawn ?
Asked by Russell Dunn on 6 May 2020
That is correct.
Hi Are these available with a motion sensor looking for a black outdoor solar light with motion sensor? Thanks
Asked by Rebecca on 28 Apr 2020
No sorry, I will pass this onto the product development team.
Can you turn the lights off on a night. I don't want them on all night.
Asked by Michael Ruddick on 28 Apr 2020
Yes, just unscrew the bottom of the light and switch to 'off'
Hi, do these come in a brushed stainless steel colour? Or grey? and would they light up a pillar about 2m tall?
Asked by Stephen McCullough on 6 Apr 2020
Please see our Truro Wall lights here
I am looking to replace the KENSINGTON walll light as they have been discontinued. Would you describe the light emitted as white or warm white
Asked by ALISON on 21 Mar 2020
These are a warm light, 3000 Kelvin.
Can you give me the dimensions of the light please
Asked by James Carson on 4 Feb 2020
11 cm by 10.5 and the back plate is 6 cm.
What are the dimensions of the Truro?
Asked by Paul on 20 Jan 2020
11cm x 10.5 cm and the back plate is 6cm wide.
Would these work on a west facing wall, how long would they stay lit in winter?
Asked by Paul on 9 Nov 2019
These would work for you. Please make sure that the panel is unobstructed and I would place this onto the powersaving mode in winter. With a good location it should run up to 6 hours.
What lumen output are these please
Asked by Richard on 26 Oct 2019
40 Lumens
Hi I will be placing these lights under a porch not in direct sunlight do you think they will work ok
Asked by Richard on 10 Oct 2019
Hello, These are not recommended for North facing locations or underneath eaves/porches as they will not get sufficient charge. Please do look at our other lights with separate solar panels that can be located somewhere more sunny. For example the Chester Anthracite .
Hi, will you be complimenting the range by adding the PIR version too? Thanks
Asked by Mark on 6 Oct 2019
No plans currently but we are considering it.
Hi, are these warm lights? Thanks
Asked by Keegan on 28 Sep 2019
Hi, These are a warm light, 3000 Kelvin.
Hi, Is the light activated automatically when it gets dark? Thanks, Bath
Asked by Beth Smith on 23 Sep 2019
Yes, the Truro will come on when it gets dark and off at first light.