Question

Does anyone else have problems with solar lights? I follow the instructions. Leave for 2 days before turning on but they just never seem bright enough or don’t last very long  

Answer 1

Did you leave them ouside not switched on for 2 days like told to,  

Comments

Yes, but it made no difference.  

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@wilsonwilt6 well change batteries or recharge, i got knew rechargable amazons own make and there charger, does small ones and usual size, never had a problem, but i do recharge now and again, just to kep a check on them

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You can get replacement batteries for solar lights at B & M.  

Answer 2

They're terrible, get proper mains lighting

Answer 3

I just turn mine on and leave them in the sun and they are perfect!  

Answer 4

I just leave mine on all the time. Some days they are brighter than others depending on the weather.  

Answer 5

I turn mine as soon as I put them in the garden and mine are great

Answer 6

Mine all work fine even with trees around my garden

Answer 7

Just position mine turn them to on and they are fine

Answer 8

Thanks everyone. I’ve turned some off them on as soon as I get them and they do the same. My garden get direct sunlight when sunny all day. I might turn them off for a few days and see how it goes. Thank you.  

Answer 9

Yes I live in Scotland.  

Answer 10

Ohh I just switch mine n n let them get on with it didn't u u had to keep them off for 2 days the round ones out of home bargins are brilliant but some stick ones aren't bright. going bk there to get more plants in tho darn slugs ruined some hubby got cut off wood lying about might add lights into them also

Answer 11

I’ve never heard of leaving them off for two days? I always turn them on and they work. Might be the battery  

Answer 12

As soon as we get ours we just switch them on and let them get on with it. Daft question but you have peeled off the plastic label on the solar part?