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Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light, Model# 81099
Item# 336618
The Sunforce industrial solar garage light is a portable, weatherproof light that is ideal for boat lifts, docks, tool sheds, garages or anywhere power is not available. It features a high-powered aluminum frame amorphous solar panel that supplies this highly-efficient, long-lasting fluorescent tube with either AC or DC power. The amorphous solar panel charges in all daylight conditions, even on cloudy days. Application: Shed, garage, workshop, Light Type: Fluorescent tube, 18 watt, Power Source: Solar/AC, Bulbs (qty.): 1, Light Color: Ultra bright, Solar Panel Wattage: 5, Batteries Required: Yes, Battery Type: 6V 4Ah, Lights Included (qty.): 1, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 25 x 13 x 6, Battery Required: Yes, Battery Included: Yes 10 Watt amorphous solar panel Features a high powered aluminum frame Panel and 18 Watt light are completely weatherproof, making it ideal for indoor and outdoor use Amorphous panel charges in all daylight conditions, including clouds, low light and shade Wires are 8.5ft. long To charge with AC power: Attach the AC adapter to the female barrel plug at the end of the power cord on the light and plug the adapter into an AC outlet Time to fully charge the battery is approximately 24 hours and the battery service life is approximately 3 hours To charge with solar power: Attach the amorphous solar panel to the female barrel plug at the end of the power cord on the light Control the lantern function by integrated ON/OFF switch
Questions & Answers for Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light, Model# 81099
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Unplugging solar panel?
One of the reviews said "wont turn on unless you unplug the solar panel to the light". Is this true or some misunderstanding.
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light, Model# 81099
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The Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light item #336618 is charging when connected to the solar panel. When the light is unplugged from the solar panel it will have a switch to turn on and off.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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ProductExpert29
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Mine turns on just find when the solar panel is plugged in.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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Randy445
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I saw that same review, and was confused. I don't know why that reviewer felt he had to unplug the the solar-panel. Maybe there was something wrong with his unit. Mine works just fine, I never unplug it.
One thing I noticed, though: One night I ran the light until the battery was too low to keep it going, and the light just went OUT...but I forget to hit the button to turn it off. Next morning when the sun came up, the light did NOT come on...it automatically turned itself off.
One thing I noticed, though: One night I ran the light until the battery was too low to keep it going, and the light just went OUT...but I forget to hit the button to turn it off. Next morning when the sun came up, the light did NOT come on...it automatically turned itself off.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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OffGrid2009
- Davenport, WA
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battery back-up, work at night and cloudy days?
battery back-up?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light, Model# 81099
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Yes, this unit will work at night and on cloudy days. The solar panel charges a battery that will in turn operate the light.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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I'm not certain I understand, so I'll restate your question, and answer that:
Question: If the internal battery that is charged by the solar panel is insufficient and the light goes out, is there a way to use ANOTHER battery as a backup, to continue to use the light?
Answer: No. At least, not as far as I know.
Question: If the internal battery that is charged by the solar panel is insufficient and the light goes out, is there a way to use ANOTHER battery as a backup, to continue to use the light?
Answer: No. At least, not as far as I know.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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OffGrid2009
- Davenport, WA
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How does the panel mount to the outside. Is there a mounting kit included
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light, Model# 81099
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- connecticut
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This item does not include a mounting kit or hardware. The manner in which the panel is mounted is left to the discretion of the end user.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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No mounting brackets, but it's easy to make some. I put my panel on a metal roof by sandwiching it between two 16" chunks of 2x4, driving roofing screws up from the inside into the 2x4's. It works fine, but in retrospect, it would have been easier to manufacture four corner braces out of galvenized sheet metal - that way I'd have been driving the screws down from the roof top, wouldn't have had to get my wife to perch up there holding the 2x4s while I was driving the screws up from underneath.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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OffGrid2009
- Davenport, WA
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How many hours can it stay on constantly?
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light, Model# 81099
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The time to fully charge the battery is approximately 24 hours and the battery service life is approximately 3 hours.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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Over two hours (my unit seems to be improving).
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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OffGrid2009
- Davenport, WA
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what is the run time with full charge. & what is the luminous count .
On idem #336618 & #121161
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light, Model# 81099
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The manufacturer does not provide a lumen rating for this product. On a full charge this light will run for approximately 3 hours.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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First unit we got only ran 30-40 minutes, then out. Northern sent us a replacement - run time on full battery, without a break, is over two hours. We tested it 15 min on, 15 min off, 15 min on, etc, and we got nearly 3 hours run time, and it seems to be improving.
Not a clue how many lumens or candlepower, but it's pretty bright. We use it on our deck, mounted over the propane cookers, and it lights up the kitchen and dining areas, about as bright as a Coleman gas lantern, and because it's 36 inches long, not as much shadow as with a lantern.
Not a clue how many lumens or candlepower, but it's pretty bright. We use it on our deck, mounted over the propane cookers, and it lights up the kitchen and dining areas, about as bright as a Coleman gas lantern, and because it's 36 inches long, not as much shadow as with a lantern.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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OffGrid2009
- Davenport, WA
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What is the length of the fluorescent bulb? 18" 48" ??
asked 1 year, 5 months ago on Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light, Model# 81099
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The light that is included is 36" long.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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Approximately 36 inches long. The entire unit is about 36" L, 6" W, and 2" D.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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OffGrid2009
- Davenport, WA
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Does this light work in temperatures less that 45 degrees?
asked 1 year, 5 months ago on Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light, Model# 81099
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tedzo0922
- NEW ENGLAND
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Yes. The Sunforce light will work in temperatures down to approximately 0*F.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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Yeah, it worked for us down to about 15 degrees, but it's my impression that the run time was reduced. That's as cold as it got. I don't know how much colder it could have gotten and still worked.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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OffGrid2009
- Davenport, WA
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What are the dimensions? & what about a bracket?
I need to know the length of the flourescent fixture, the length, width, and thickness of the solar panel, and the length of the wire connector...the specs said 8.5 inches, but that is hard to believe. Should be at least 8 feet.
Also, do you know where I can find a bracket for the solar panel, one that swivels so I can adjust it for max sunlight?
Also, do you know where I can find a bracket for the solar panel, one that swivels so I can adjust it for max sunlight?
asked 1 year, 10 months ago on Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light, Model# 81099
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OffGrid2009
- Davenport, WA
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The light fixture is 36" x 10" x 14". The solar panel is 12"x6"x3/4". The length of the cord is 8.5 feet. For a panel of this size we do not have a swivel mounting system, in most situations the panel is able to obtain enough light to charge the unit when faced permanently in a southerly direction.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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Can light be put on a timer?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light, Model# 81099
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A timer can be added to the light.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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we need (6-2x40watts) flourescent lights with one panel
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light, Model# 81099
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Zafar
- Saudi Arabia
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The Sunforce Industrial Solar Garage Light item # 336618 is the largest solar florescent light that we sell.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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