Name: Avon Up & Down Solar Wall Light
Brand: The Solar Centre
SKU: ASUDWL
Price: 24.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (23 reviews)

Question 1

How high should the lights be fitted on a 6ft fence.

Accepted Answer

It depends on where you want the light to shine, I would recommend testing at various heights to see which gives you the most desired effect.

Question 2

We have a pair of the Avon wall lights and have been very pleased with them. However, one has stopped working and I am thinking that the battery needs to be changed. Of course I have lost the instructions and I cannot see how to get inside to change it. Can you help?

Accepted Answer

Hello,  Unfortunately, the Avon lights do not have replaceable batteries. It is a sealed unit.

Question 3

would all your solar products be suitable in Scotland where it's mostly rainy and clouded all year round?

Accepted Answer

The Avon Up & Down Solar Wall Light you have enquired about would be suitable for everyday, year-round use even in cloudy weather conditions. For further potentially suitable year-round options, head over to our Works in Winter  section. Hope this helps!

Question 4

Can you please give bracket size need 6cm if larger have you a solar wall light with a 6cm bracket. Thank you

Accepted Answer

Hi there,  The back of the light is 9.7cm by 7.7cm, the screw holes are 3.5cm apart.

Question 5

How do they fix to the wall ?

Accepted Answer

They are screwed on.

Question 6

Please can you tell me the position of the solar panel on the light? I cannot see in your photo, is it on the top along with the upward-facing light?

Accepted Answer

It is integrated on top of the light.

Question 7

Want to fix lights onto a fence... what needs doing to fix them.on said fence

Accepted Answer

We provide the fixings, it's fixed by screws and Rawlplugs which is provided.

Question 8

Hi, will these work if I fit them to my wall under a over hang which is about a foot long. Many thanks.

Accepted Answer

Hi there ,  If its shaded it will block the light from getting sunlight to charge so I would advise positioning is somewhere where it has full access to sunlight.

Question 9

Can you tell me if these would get adequate charge on a north facing wall? Also, can you confirm they automatically switch on at night. It doesn't say on the product description.

Accepted Answer

They need to be installed on a South facing wall. They come on automatically when it gets dark.

Question 10

Can these lights be set with a timer to go off?

Accepted Answer

I am afraid not.

Question 11

Do these have to be fitted to a hard structure or can they be fitted to a fence panel?

Accepted Answer

They can be installed on a fence.

Question 12

From your diagram, it looks as if you have to remove the light from the wall to switch it on or off. Is this right?

Accepted Answer

The switch button is located at the back of the unit. However, if the unit has been left switched on, it will come on automatically each evening.

Question 13

Can you please give the measurements of this light please. Thanks

Accepted Answer

Please see below: Lamp height: 77mm Lamp depth & width: 90mm

Question 14

Is the light coming out from two little squares at the top and bottom of the box rather than the whole top/bottom surface? My light has been charged for 3 days now in these are the only little lights I can see

Accepted Answer

Correct there are 4 lights in each corner at the top and four lights in each corner at the bottom.

Question 15

Hi - can these be fixed to a fence or does it need to be a wall? Also, how far apart do you recommend they need to be to light up a small garden 10m long by 8m wide?

Accepted Answer

The lights can be installed on a fence. How many units you will need depends on the effect that you want to achieve.

Question 16

Do these lights have an on/off switch ???

Accepted Answer

Yes, they do have an on/off switch button.

Question 17

What is the IP RATING & how much lumens do they give please ?

Accepted Answer

our lights are made to withstand the UK weather conditions, they give 50 lumens

Question 18

Do these lights have a motion sensor? I'm looking for this type of outdoor light with (no) motion sensor so the light will be in constant all night

Accepted Answer

There is not motion sensor on these lights.

Question 19

Hi, Has this light got a separate panel or is the everything contained within the light? Many thanks.

Accepted Answer

The light is all contained, so panel is on top.

Question 20

How are these lights activated? I.e. do you switch them on, or do they come on automatically?

Accepted Answer

These lights are automatic when swicthed on they will illuminate when they detact darkeness and turn off when they detect daylight. The do have an On/Off switch on the light it'self to stop it's automatic function.

Question 21

If mounted on a straight northfacing wall - will it only work for approx 2 hours during winter or more likely not at all? Thanks

Accepted Answer

We would not recommend this for a north facing wall.

Question 22

Do you have the option to turn this lap on an off or does it run for as long as it has solar energy?

Accepted Answer

Yes this can be turned off/on but if you wanted to leave it on, it will come on automatically and then turn off after the battery has run out or daylight.

Question 23

How long does the first charge take, does the light need to be switched on to charge.

Accepted Answer

We recommend 3-5 days in the 'off' position for a full charge.

Question 24

Can you turn them on and off or do they come on automatically and stay on until they run out of charge? If they don't turn on and off can you recommend a similar product which you can turn on and off. Thanks

Accepted Answer

You can turn these on/off when you like, however, the button is on the back of the light, so it depends how high up they are as to whether you wish to do that every night. If left on they will automatically come on and stay on until they run out of charge.

Question 25

Do I have to purchase any battery for the light or are they included or does it not need them

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Battery and all fittings are included.

Question 26

How many lumens is this please ?

Accepted Answer

it is 50 lumens

Question 27

How long do these last for and does water get into the unit??

Accepted Answer

The lights can last up to 10 hours on a full charge, in winter you may find a shorter run time of up to 6 hours. Water should not be able to get into the light as it is sealed.

Question 28

Can these lights be fixed onto a brick wall with the fittings they come with?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can be fixed onto a brick wall.

Question 29

What is the difference between the standard mode and energy saving mode?

Accepted Answer

The energy-saving mode is dimmer than the standard to enable a longer run time in winter.

Question 30

Does these light have replacement battery's which we can buy?

Accepted Answer

The batteries cannot be replaced on this unit.

Question 31

Hi, does the Avon Solar light have an on/off switch ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it does have an on/off switch button.

Question 32

Are these warm white or cool white?

Accepted Answer

These are a warm white colour

Question 33

Hi, what is the overall sizing of this please (width and height) The description says 90mm W but that seems very small? Thanks

Accepted Answer

Lamp height: 77mm Lamp depth & width: 90mm

Question 34

What colour are these

Accepted Answer

The light is warm white colour and the light is an anthracite colour. Very dark grey

Question 35

Can these be turned on and off?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the on/off switch is on the back of the light.

Question 36

Can the light be switched on and off without having to remove any of the galls or panels? Thanj you

Accepted Answer

The on and off switch is on the back of the light.

Question 37

Hi, Is the bulb replaceable? Thanks

Accepted Answer

The bulbs are not replaceable.

Question 38

How long do the batteries last and can you change them when they fail.

Accepted Answer

The batteries should last for 2-3 years. You cannot replace the batteries on this unit.

Question 39

How are these lights switched between normal and power saving mode?

Accepted Answer

There is an on/off button that you press and you will see the light dim.

Question 40

Are these easy to install does it require drilling into wall. I want to place these under the front of house

Accepted Answer

Yes it will require drilling.

Question 41

Does this light include a standard on/off switch for operation or is it fully automated?

Accepted Answer

The light does have an on/off switch, but if left 'on' the light will come on automatically in the evening without the need for intervention.

Question 42

Hi, Can I screw this light to a tree that is in direct sunlight, thanks

Accepted Answer

We would not recommend it, needs to be secure on a wall.

Question 43

Is there a switch with an option to turn the lights on and off?

Accepted Answer

There is an on/off switch.

Question 44

Can these lights be ordered in cool white instead of warm white or do you have any plans to release these in cool white in the future?

Accepted Answer

These are only available in a warm white at the moment, but I will pass on the cool white idea at the next product meeting.

Question 45

Does the sensor need to be in direct sunlight or will this operate on a north facing wall ?

Accepted Answer

The solar panel which is on top of the light needs sunlight so we recommend a southern facing wall. The light will still work on a north-facing wall but will significantly reduce the performance especially in winter.

Question 46

Is the solar sensor on the top of the cube? Is this suitable to fix on 4 inch posts at the side of somew steps? Is the fixing screws or does it hang on two screws in the post?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the solar panel is integrated on top of the cube. Yes, 4 inch posts will be fine, the light installs by screwing two screws into the post then sliding the light onto those screws.

Avon Up & Down Solar Wall Light

How high should the lights be fitted on a 6ft fence.

We have a pair of the Avon wall lights and have been very pleased with them. However, one has stopped working and I am thinking that the battery needs to be changed. Of course I have lost the instructions and I cannot see how to get inside to change it. Can you help?

would all your solar products be suitable in Scotland where it's mostly rainy and clouded all year round?

Can you please give bracket size need 6cm if larger have you a solar wall light with a 6cm bracket. Thank you

How do they fix to the wall ?

great lights

Avon up / down light

I ordered these in June for July del

Excellent Product

Excellent small wall light

Best I've tried

Would highly recommend!

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Avon Up & Down Solar Wall Light

How high should the lights be fitted on a 6ft fence.

We have a pair of the Avon wall lights and have been very pleased with them. However, one has stopped working and I am thinking that the battery needs to be changed. Of course I have lost the instructions and I cannot see how to get inside to change it. Can you help?

would all your solar products be suitable in Scotland where it's mostly rainy and clouded all year round?

Can you please give bracket size need 6cm if larger have you a solar wall light with a 6cm bracket. Thank you

How do they fix to the wall ?

great lights

Avon up / down light

I ordered these in June for July del

Excellent Product

Excellent small wall light

Best I've tried

Would highly recommend!

Related Products

Truro Solar Wall Light - Anthracite Edition

Grantham Up & Down Solar Wall Light

Hadleigh Hanging Solar Wall Light

Truro Solar Motion Light - Anthracite Edition

Canterbury USB Solar Wall Light - Anthracite Edition

Grantham Up & Down Solar Motion Light

Mayfair Up & Down Solar Wall Light

Salcombe Solar Wall Light