Batteries for outdoor solar lights: Is this something we need to be concerned with in solar lighting?
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Ruth, I have not experienced this type of battery. Howver, we have over 15 solar lights in our gardens and I never use the specifically recommended batteries. All our lights use the regular rechargeable duracell or energizer batteries. We never have to recharge, as the solar energy keeps them charged. We experience much brighter lights constantly. Another idea, if you want more light at light, take off the inside mantle exposing the bulbs. Hope this helps.
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You should be using a deep cycle Marine/RV battery. I'm using these on my travel trailer and they work great with good sun exposure.
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Dear Ken,Sorry to be so long in getting back with you. I just talked with my husband, however, and he said yes, you can buy spare batteries and the type you need is listed on the box. We have not bought any, however, at this point in time. The lights work really well. Again, I live in Arizona so they get lots of sunlight. Linda
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Yes I see no problem utilizing rechargeable batteries. Hope this helps. Very useful light.
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Actually they are AAA NiCd batteries. Don't really know if i could put them in a charger. and they charge with the sun.
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It depends on what kind of battery is in your solar yard light. If it is a AAA Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) with the standard nominal voltage of 1.2 Volts, and similar capacity rating (600-1000 mAh), then it would probabably work fine. However, I know some of these solar yard lights have oddball types of batteries in them, so you need inspect and determine what kind of batteries are in them first.
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Steve, Although the end where you insert the batteries is reasonably well sealed I would think that being complete exposed to the elements would kill the life of these quick. I wouldn't recommend these for outside.
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I only use regular batteries, I honestly do not know about that, sorry. I guess we'll have to do some research.
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I am not sure as my battery is for outdoor solar light and I know for a fact not all batteries will work (lowes). I had to go to a battery shop for their recommendation for the light to work. The battery may fit but won't work
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Yes, they are "SOLAR" lights which means the necessary batteries keep being recharged each day by a solar light panel on the top of each light. If you take out the batteries you don't have any light.
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The battery does not need to be replaced as it is easily recharged by the solar panel on the front of the light. The lithium-ion polymer battery is built to be long-lasting and is high-performing for 1000+ recharges. If there are any other questions/concerns, please reach us at orders@luminaid.com and we would be happy to help!
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The light uses AA Ni-Cad batteries that come with it. I recall 3 batteries. I originally charged mine before putting the light up and so far it is working well. Mine has been in use since December and I live on the Oregon Coast so we don't get sunshine every day.
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You are more likely to over charge the battery with a 12 volt unit. Just ensure the whole solar array is in the sunlight for optimal charging.
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I got these for solar LED lanterns. The original battery was soldered into the board - I removed it put this battery in it's place and it charges with the solar cell mounted on top. sometimes it charges fine - but has to be very sunny. You may be able to charge it using a AA/AAA charger and a copper wire taped to the contacts - but I'm not sure if that would work.
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I'm not an expert on security systems, and I would not suggest that you risk the security of your home and loved ones on my answer. That being said the batteries are not used solely for photo needs. If your system states that a Lithium CR123A 3V Photo Lithium Batteries is required, there is no reason that these could not be used.
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I was not aware of one and I hooked it up without breaking it.If you have a panel in the sun however, I would think that hooking up the batteries and any accessories first would be the right thing to do, followed by the panels connection
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Hi there - not sure. We used the batteries that came with the lights and no issues for us, but we don't need them to stay on all night.