Question

I posted earlier that I purchased 5 Wasserstein solar panels (for my Spotlight cams) that don’t seem to be working. Wasserstein sent out replacements. I can’t get those to work either. What could I be doing wrong?  

Answer 1

What seems to be the problem?  

Comments

@electrify Thanks for responding. I installed them as directed but they are not charging the cam. I charged both batteries fully on Monday and now one is down to 89%. This cam is on the front of the house and receives full sun all day.  

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@aurum69 which cameras do you have?  

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@electrify Spotlight cams

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I have the Same with the same solar panel

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@electrify so I guess I’ll have to send them back. That sucks because I tossed the water proof plugs.  

Answer 2

I looked at your profile, looks like your in Roosevelt New York. maybe give it until it is not cloudy outside? It is a good product and they are workhorses. Also you want them pointed at the sun at like 9am.  

Comments

@aurum69 the time remove the mount off the back of the cam, and push that connector into really good and see if after a few minutes it thinks the panel is connected.  

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@desrosiers thanks I’ll do this and see what happens.  

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Still doesn’t see the connection

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@aurum69 all 5 of them do this?  

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@desrosiers the first 5 did this. I only tried one from the new batch.  

Answer 3

Are the cameras in a high usage area? Could be that the battery is charging with a few hours of sunlight but also discharging at a similar or faster rate as it is being used?  

Comments

@fuzzy I don’t think so but if that’s happening they’re still useless.  

Answer 4

Even with the ring solar panels here I. Florida I find that on cloudy days it will not keep the battery fully charged. We installed a second battery to let them replenish on sunny days and drain down on cloudy days. No problems since we did this.  

Comments

@discourteous Thanks, I have two batteries in place now. I’ve never seen them replenish with the panels I have. I’m going to order the Ring brand and see if they work any better

Answer 5

I had a solar panel from ring when they first came out. never worked good. Never tried anymore. cost $$