Name: Durham USB Solar Post Light
Brand: The Solar Centre
SKU: SC2409
Price: 34.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (96 reviews)

Question 1

Hi , I've just received my Durham XT, it looks beautiful, however ther are no fixing instructions and only 2 fixing screws, please advise Regards Mike

Accepted Answer

Hello, Please email info@thesolarcentre.co.uk so we can send you a copy of the fixing instructions.

Question 2

Hi, Could you please tell me if you sell replacements for just the opaque white plastic top for the Durham XT Solar Post Light .

Accepted Answer

Sorry these parts are not sold as spares. If we can try and help, please email info@thesolarcentre.co.uk and our friendly customer service team will see if they are able to assist.

Question 3

Can these lights be 'spiked' into the garden? I don't have any decking to fix the lights into, so would need to have a spike as you have for your London garden lights.

Accepted Answer

Hello,   No these need to be fixed to a hard surface, as they are too big to be spiked into the ground.

Question 4

I am looking for solar powered lights for pathway to carpark for cafe, but these lights need to go off at close of business for cafe for environmental reasons, is there a clock timer that can be attached or do they have to be physically turned off each night ? Can you recommend another that might have that ability if not. Thank you

Accepted Answer

Hello,   Sorry these do only work on dusk to dawn basis. We do not have any lights which will switch off at a 'chosen time' I am afraid.

Question 5

Hi I'm looking at installing this post light beside my parking bay, can these be bolted into a hard surface such as concrete or stone ? (Does the footing have holes to insert bolts ?)

Accepted Answer

Hi, the base does have the facility for bolt application, however these fixings are not included as we're unable to accurate cater to every possible surface our customers may want to install their lights without creating unneccessary waste.

Question 6

Do these lights have only one LED LIGHT each please

Accepted Answer

Good afternoon, Thank you for your question. Yes, they do.

Question 7

We're is the switch to Turn on or off .

Accepted Answer

The switch is under the panel which is on top of the light.

Question 8

What length of guarantee comes with these lights?

Accepted Answer

All of our lights come with a 12-months warranty.

Question 9

Hi, do you have to screw these down into decking or will they stand up if sheltered from the wind? We do not want to screw the light into the decking as we are in a rented property and not sure we are allowed

Accepted Answer

These will need to be screwed down to decking or concreted in.

Question 10

What is the diameter of the bottom plate with the screw holes. Looking to attach to 4inch wooden sleepers

Accepted Answer

The Diameter of the base is: 115mm

Question 11

Is the light casing made of glass or plastic?

Accepted Answer

It is made of metal and plastic.

Question 12

Is the light cover glass or plastic?

Accepted Answer

The light cover is plastic and the rest of the light is stainless steel.

Question 13

Please can someone advise if, and how, these can be fixed to a block paving driveway?

Accepted Answer

They can be cemeted or screwed down.

Question 14

How do you change the batteries in solar light

Accepted Answer

The batteries are in the light head, you will need to remove the white battery cover unscrew the screws and remove and replace the battery.

Question 15

Are the dimensions of the XT model the same as the previous tall durham post light? I have the older version and also wonder if the screw fittings will be identical so that I can swap for a newer model ? Many thanks

Accepted Answer

The Durham is the same dimensions as before. 79mm across and 800mm high.

Question 16

Are the lights warm white? If not can a warm white bulb be purchased.?

Accepted Answer

These are white colour. Sadly warm white cannot be purchased.

Question 17

how do i get to the light switch you say its under the light head how do i open the light head

Accepted Answer

You just lift the top part off the top of the light and turn it over. So grab the silver ring under the solar panel and pull up.

Question 18

What lumens are these?

Accepted Answer

The lumen rating for the Durham is 12.

Question 19

No batteries in box and no instructions to tell me where I can find the switches

Accepted Answer

Hello, The batteries are in the light head already, thse are underneath the white battery cover. There is a slide switch on the underside of the light head, it will be marked as S = Summer setting and P = Power saving and the middle is off.

Question 20

No batteries in box and no instructions to tell me where I can find the switches

Accepted Answer

The batteries are located in the lightead already, they are underneath the white cap. The Slide switch to operate the light is also under the light head, there is markings of P/S for Standard and Power saving, the middle setting is off.

Question 21

I just raised same sort of question as Mr Bezley and there are two nuts but it dies not say where to put them ? On the instructions the switches are described as S for standard P forPower Saving. BUT on the box the switches are described as automatic on/ off at dawn Which is it ? I assume the light bulb is already installed and hidden from view along with the batteries as nothing visible

Accepted Answer

As per instructions, the light attaches to a base plate which in turn must be attached to a solid surface e.g. concrete.  S is standard and P is power-saving modes, the lights come on at dusk not matter which mode.

Question 22

What lumens are these posts? Thanks.

Accepted Answer

The Durham is rated at 12 lumens

Question 23

Hello please can this be fixed on a soil not concrete floor?

Accepted Answer

Due to the height of the Durham Post Lights you need a solid base. Our smaller version the London Solar Post Lights have ground spikes for installing straight into the ground. Some customers have made a small concrete base and installed each light that way.

Question 24

How do you erect this mystery product?

Accepted Answer

You can screw it down to decking or concrete.

Question 25

When I said " How do you erect this product", I meant "How do you put it together"? There are only two holes in the base of the product and the plate but there are 6 items with screw threads and 4 nuts. Are these three different ways of fixing. Please explain by diagram.

Accepted Answer

The base plate has the two screws with bolts/nuts that go into the product then you have options of how you'd and what you'd like to fix it too. Additional bolts would be ideal for wood/decking.  The long pin screws that have a right angle are ideal for concrete. Hope that helps.

Question 26

Can these lights be used with a garden spike, and if so can you supply the spike?

Accepted Answer

The Durham is too tall to be used with a garden spike. Londons or Kodiaks are the tallest spiked post lights we offer.

Question 27

Would you be able to provide me the lumens brightness that each light produces and the wattage generated for each light. Thanks

Accepted Answer

The Durham is rated at 12 lumens, I'm afraid I don't understand the 2nd part of your question.

Question 28

I have bought a replacement head which came with no instructions. What is the difference between the two different settings?

Accepted Answer

The P setting stands for Powersaving and will slightly reduce the brightness but double the runtime of the light at night. It's good to select this if the panel isn't in the best location or over the worst period of winter. The S setting is for standard mode and it will run on maximum brightness.

Question 29

Hi, can I purchase replacement tops for these? X

Accepted Answer

Yes, they are available here .

Question 30

Can this light be screwed down to decking board ?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 31

Can they be supplied by yourself wilth any form of motion or pir devise

Accepted Answer

We do not do this light with PIR detection built in. Very sorry.

Question 32

Can a pir be fitted

Accepted Answer

No. This cannot be fitted with a PIR. Any modifications made to the unit will invalidate the 12 month warranty.

Question 33

Could these be used in intense heat such as Canary Islands or North Africa

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have had customers in Spain and Africa.

Question 34

Are the batteries easily replaceable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The batteries are underneath the top and accessible after unscrewing a part.

Question 35

How do these lights go into the ground? Do they have to be screwed in or can they be pushed in like many similar lights?

Accepted Answer

These are screwed in.

Question 36

So what is the brightness of these lamps? I cant make a purchase without knowing that, it quite fundamental! ;-)

Accepted Answer

They are decorative lights roughly the equivalent of a 3w bulb.

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Hi , I've just received my Durham XT, it looks beautiful, however ther are no fixing instructions and only 2 fixing screws, please advise Regards Mike

Hi, Could you please tell me if you sell replacements for just the opaque white plastic top for the Durham XT Solar Post Light .

Can these lights be 'spiked' into the garden? I don't have any decking to fix the lights into, so would need to have a spike as you have for your London garden lights.

Hi I'm looking at installing this post light beside my parking bay, can these be bolted into a hard surface such as concrete or stone ? (Does the footing have holes to insert bolts ?)

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Hi , I've just received my Durham XT, it looks beautiful, however ther are no fixing instructions and only 2 fixing screws, please advise Regards Mike

Hi, Could you please tell me if you sell replacements for just the opaque white plastic top for the Durham XT Solar Post Light .

Can these lights be 'spiked' into the garden? I don't have any decking to fix the lights into, so would need to have a spike as you have for your London garden lights.

Hi I'm looking at installing this post light beside my parking bay, can these be bolted into a hard surface such as concrete or stone ? (Does the footing have holes to insert bolts ?)

Durham lights

Great value and attractive light

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Great product

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