We know solar lights are environmental-friendly and easy to install. However, if you don't pay attention to some problems of solar street lights, you can't make full use of the advantages of solar street lights. So today we collect some questions from our customers. 

When I purchased solar lights, sales told me it would take 7 hours to charge, but actually, we took 10hrs or even more. What's happening?

It may be the problem with the installation position. Please do not install solar lights under the shadow of buildings or trees. Otherwise, it maybe needs a longer time to charge. Also, choosing a proper setting based on local solar radiation is also important.

Why did it not work after installation?

Good question! Here may have several situations. First, the battery may run out due to long-time transportation. So, it needs to charge. So, before installation, please turn it on by remoter and ensure the light works well.

And what about else situations？

In daylight, the installer may unknown whether the light works well because the solar panel comes with photo-cell sensors, which will detect sunlight to turn it off immediately, so we can turn the solar panel back to the sunlight to check.

Can we put something cover on the solar panel too?

Of course! For separated solar lights, we also can disconnect solar panel cables to check. BTW, we also need to check the battery is charging or not. For Bluesmart solar lights as example, we can see the sensor indicator status to judge the battery's charging status.

If it still doesn't work, what should we do?

Most of the time, we can narrow down some issues through the working indicator. Meanwhile, we can open the fixture to check each part of the voltage. If the supplier connects incorrect cables or crosses the wrong polarity, it probably causes short-circuit for the whole system. 

How do I get the best sunlight radiation?

Yeah, that’s very important. No matter where you install the panels, you’d better ensure optimal solar panel orientation. And adjust the best tilt angle of the solar panel according to your local latitude. Usually, the separated solar led light will be more flexible than all in one to get radiation.

For more info about solar street lights, please visit: www.obluesmart.com