Name: Grantham Up & Down Solar Wall Light
Brand: The Solar Centre
SKU: GSUDWL
Price: 29.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (95 reviews)

Question 1

is there an off switch on the unit?

Accepted Answer

Hello, yes there is an on/off switch towards the back of the unit

Question 2

If Powersaving mode is used during the summer months, will it affect the performance of the lights during the autumn/winter months?

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No, using powersaving all year round will not affect the lights in autumn/winter.

Question 3

Can you replace the bulbs?

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The bulbs in the Grantham lights are not replaceable.

Question 4

Do you do a smaller version of the Grantham up and down light please? Looking to purchase at least 2 to put on new brick gate posts. May consider 1 each side on each post.

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I am afraid we only do a larger version of the Grantham I am afraid. We have the Gloucester   which is smaller up and down, but doe not have the same shape.

Question 5

How many hours of light will one days full charge provide? (Assuming battery fully charged) please can you quote number of hours for both standard mode and power saving mode. Thanks .

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The light in Summer should run from Dusk until Dawn and in Winter I would say between 4-6 hours, but it depends on the location of the light as well. If it is not getting direct sunlight or in a north facing position in winter the run time maybe greatly reduced.

Question 6

What is the zone range of these lamps that is left and right but more importantly the forward zone , I am only 7 metres from the roadway Thank you

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This light is not the motion activated light, this one is our standar up and down lamp. The item you will need this light   The motion version has a sensor that can reach up to 8 metres at a 100-degree angle when any motion is detected close by.

Question 7

Hello, these lights are fantastic. I have 4 - although you say they can stay up for winter. Would it help battery life if I take them down for winter, switch them off and store in a dry place? I don't want them damaged by extreme frost or winter conditions? Thank you

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Hello. Our lights are designed to work all year round and to be outside all year round, we recommend keeping them outside for charging as they do have a power-saving mode which will keep your lights working all year round, we do not recommend storing them away just because the battery can deplete to zero which could mean your lights will no longer work.

Question 8

Hi, I have just purchased 9 of these.. Just wondering how you initially charge them? Thanks

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Hi Johnny, Thank you for your message. When you fit the lights leave them switched off for 3 to 5 days. Let them build a full charge. Switch them on with the button at the fitting and these should work from then

Question 9

1) How effective will the lights be on a north facing wall in winter? Daylight hours are as short as 8 hours in Shetland. 2) Is there a remote control or do they just stay on until the battery dies? 3) How difficult is battery replacement ? 4) Are these lights truly waterproof/weatherproof? 5) Have you any units that would tick the above points?

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Hi Chris, we do always advise that a south-facing position is the most optimal place for your lights to be installed. If you only receive a short amount of daylight, I would suggest not placing this particular light in a north-facing position. I would advise looking at our lights that have a remote solar panel, where you can face this in a more optimal position. These lights do not come with a remote. The lights will come on when darkness has been detected and will turn off when daylight comes or the battery has depleted, whichever one comes first. These lights have an IP rating of IP65.

Question 10

WHAT IS THE IP for waterproof?. Thanks

Accepted Answer

Hi Lin, the IP rating of this light is IP65.

Question 11

Planning on using this in a porch? WIll it get enough light and can you charge the battery manually?

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Hi Harry. You may be able to use the light in the porch, providing that the solar panel, located on the top of this light is in direct sunlight. You cannot charge the batteries for this light manually.

Question 12

Do these lights detect movement and go brighter

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Hi Phil. These particular ones are a dusk till dawn light. We do have a motion version, which will illuminate when motion has been detected. Link for Motion version.

Question 13

Are there any plans to do the Grantham in black. We bought the grey and a pleased with them but need black for a different area

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Hi Colm. We have no immediate plans for this light to be sold in different colours. We do have other up and down lights, that come in black.

Question 14

Are the Grantham up and down lights a warm light or cold white light when on? Thanks

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They are warm white.

Question 15

Does the switch need to be "on" when first charging the new Grantham Up & Down Solar lights,?

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All of our lights can be charged in the on & off position. When you first receive your lights, we advise switching them off to gather a base charge before installation.

Question 16

Hello, how can I switch between the normal and power saving modes? Many thanks!

Accepted Answer

Hi Dennis. The round switch located on the back of the light, when clicked once the light will go on standard mode. When the button is clicked twice, this will put the light on powersaving mode. The third click will switch the light off.

Question 17

Please could you let me know the battery size and can they be upgraded to large capacity batteries to last longer?

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The batteries in these lights are 18650 2600mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries. The batteries in these units cannot be changed due to them being wired in.

Question 18

Hi there, I see this question may have been asked but I'm still not totally clear. Does the solar panel need physical direct sunlight (as in placed in front of/below the sun) or can the general daylight suffice in charging it? Thank you

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Hi Aimee. The solar panel is located on the top of this light, and it will require direct sunlight for the solar panel to charge the battery in the light.

Question 19

Where is the solar panel for it to charge please?

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Hi Natalie. The solar panel for this light is integrated and is located on the top of the light.

Question 20

Does this light have a motion sensor?

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Hi Alicia.  These particular ones are a dusk till dawn light. We do have a motion version, which will illuminate when motion has been detected. Link for Motion version.

Question 21

What is the Ip rating of this light please

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Hi Janice. the IP rating of this light is IP65.

Question 22

Hi is this a self contained , wireless unit or does it require attaching to a solar panel ?

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Hi Andrew. The solar panel for this light is integrated and is located on the top of the light.

Question 23

You say the battery should last for 3 years. Are the solar lights then useless, or can the battery be replaced?

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Hi Anne. We do say the battery life is around 2-3 years depending on the use of your lights. We have had lights that last a lot longer than this. Unfortuantely, the batteries in these lights cannot be replaced.

Question 24

Hi, can these solar panels be fitted to wooden fence posts

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Hi Eugene. The solar panel for this light is located on the top. Yes, this light can be fixed to a fence panel, screws and fixings are included.

Question 25

Hi, does this light have an option to be lit downwards only?

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Hi Graeme. This light is an up-and-down lighter. We do sell lights that are just downlights such as the Truro , the Chelmsford  and the Zenith .

Question 26

How bright is this light .in after a very bright light .Thanks Micky.

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Hi Micky. This light is 60 lumens.

Question 27

What is the height & width of this solar light?

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Hi Carol. The height of this light is 150 mm and the width is 110 mm.

Question 28

The there settings the Grantham up and down wall light one is off I know there is a normal and a power saving mode which comes after the off regards John

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Hi John. The round switch located on the back of the light, when clicked once the light will go on standard mode. When the button is clicked twice, this will put the light on powersaving mode. The third click will switch the light off.

Question 29

How much does this light protrude from the wall when fitted?

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13.5 cm but the bracket itself is 6.5cm

Question 30

Hi, does the unit need to be in direct sun to recharge as aiming to put at front door but we have a small over hang roof so may be limited with direct light

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It will have to be in direct daylight. Any obstructions can stop the batteries from charging.

Question 31

Are the lights black or anthracite?

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they are anthracite

Question 32

Is this light USB chargeable

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It isn't unfortunately

Question 33

Can the lights be fitted to any other material other than a fence or wall, we have got composite slatted fence with steel posts.

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The bracket can be installed on a hard surface. That should work. You will have to drill on your fence and use appropriate screws.

Question 34

Do these have a night light (low level - always on) mode or are they completely off until there's movement?

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this isn't a motion detected light however we do have a motion detected light in this design , however, this light has a standard and power-saving mode

Question 35

Once these lights are switched "on'', can they just be left on? I mean, do they automatically light up at dusk? If I had 5 in my garden, I wouldnt have to switch them all off and on again?

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once they are switched on they will come on automatically from dusk till dawn

Question 36

Seems the lumens on this light have been upgraded from 50 to 60? Can you confirm that the up light is 30 lumens and the down light is 30 lumens?

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That is correct. The total output is 60Lumens. Both sides will illuminate equally, it would be 30 Lumens for each side.

Question 37

Hi, What colour is the exterior, is it grey or black ? Thanks

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It is anthracite.

Question 38

When you first switch these on are they automatically on the summer mode?

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there's a switch so you can either switch it to the standard mode or power saving mode

Question 39

Hello Can I fix these to my concrete posts between my wooden garden fences ?

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Yes, that should be fine.

Question 40

Does this light automatically come on at dusk and go off at dawn?

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yes that's correct

Question 41

Do you have any plans to produce something that looks like rose gold or brass other than anthracite color? Or if you have (and can make) such a color right now, I'm willing to buy it right away. I am Korean and I am glad to know your site. However, it is very difficult to find a color close to gold among solar wall lamps. Please reply by email.

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All of our wall lights are anthracite or stainless steel at the moment. We can look into your suggestion.

Question 42

Hi I want this lights to put them on my fence is that ok or is only for wall?

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That would be fine. The lights can also be installed on a fence.

Question 43

Hi I have just purchased x3 of these you see it says charge for 3 to 5 days â€¦ do you just leave it on the off setting in the sun and will that allow them to fully charge or do I set it to setting to my choice and just let it charge that way? Thanks

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if you can charge it while its switched off please up to 5 days

Question 44

I've seen the light colour is warm white, can you get them in cool white?

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I am afraid not. This light comes only in warm white.

Question 45

Hi, will these lights work if used in a porch?

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I am afraid not. The solar panel is integrated and the light needs to be exposed to some direct daylight and not be charged via windows/glass etc.

Question 46

What's the IP rating of these lights?

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IP65

Question 47

I only want the lights on when we sit in that area when dark. Can I leave the lamps off and just switch them on when I need them and if left off is the battery still getting charged.

Accepted Answer

The switch button is at the back of the light, you can switch the light on/off manually but it might not be easily accessible once it has been installed on the wall/ fence. The batteries will still be able to charge when your unit is switched off.

Question 48

Please can you let me know the measurements of the back plate which fixes to the wall?

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Please see below: Fixing holes: 35mm apart Bracket:(W) 75mm (H)105mm

Question 49

How long do bulbs usually last

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It is very rare for the LEDs to stop working.

Question 50

How are these fitted, do they have a backplate or drilled and screwed directly to the surface, and where is the cable entry Thanks

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There is a bracket and you will have to drill in order to fit this light on the wall.

Question 51

Does the light have a separate solar panel or is the solar panel on top of the light it's self?

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The solar panel is integrated.

Question 52

What is the bracket size please

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Bracket:(W) 75mm (H)105mm

Question 53

Does this light have 2 settings?

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It has got a powersaving mode.

Question 54

How many lumens?

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It is 60 Lumens.

Question 55

Hi, are the batteries able to be changed, and do you sell replacements? Thanks

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The batteries cannot be replaced on this unit.

Question 56

Does this need a separate solar panel to install or is the solar panel installed into the light?

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The solar panel is integrated.

Question 57

My door is north facing and so the front gets barely any sun, will this affect the brightness of the light?

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This light has an integrated panel and needs to be placed on a South facing wall.

Question 58

How far do these lights protrude from a fence with the light and bracket in total please. Thanks

Accepted Answer

Approximately 185mm.

Question 59

do these have an off/on switch?

Accepted Answer

yes, they do have an on/off switch.

Question 60

Do these lights have a built in solar panel are is it separate attached by a cable?

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The solar panel is integrated.

Question 61

How do u change from winter to summer setting

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You need to press on the switch button and the setting would be changed.

Question 62

Hi, I was wondering can you replace the bulb when it dies?

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I am afraid not.

Question 63

Hi Can you tell me the colour of the light please As one pic looks black and other looks grey?

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It is anthracite.

Question 64

Do you have to screw these in? I have a large balcony in London so would love a few of these to brighten it up, the material of the side of the building however is metal/steal, would command strips hold these up okay? Thanks Paul

Accepted Answer

These need to be drilled or screwed in. We would not recommend them to be secured with any type of tape/glued tape as it may not be strong enough.

Grantham Up & Down Solar Wall Light

is there an off switch on the unit?

If Powersaving mode is used during the summer months, will it affect the performance of the lights during the autumn/winter months?

Can you replace the bulbs?

Do you do a smaller version of the Grantham up and down light please? Looking to purchase at least 2 to put on new brick gate posts. May consider 1 each side on each post.

How many hours of light will one days full charge provide? (Assuming battery fully charged) please can you quote number of hours for both standard mode and power saving mode. Thanks .