Can somebody tell me about solar batteries?
I wanted to get those little solar lights to light up my driveway but I read something about them needing solar batteries. Do you know about how much solar batteries for those lights cost?
can twinkletoes answer this for me.. If the sun charges the batteries then what are the solar battery chargers for?
I work for my father who sells high quality and unique solar lights so I feel I can provide you with an informative answer to your question . Yes all solar lights need batteries. These are usually standard Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries, AA size. Cost of these batteries can vary depending where you buy them but they are usually around $14.00 Cdn per package. You will find that some places are selling rechargable batteries that say solar on them, there is no difference between those that say solar and the rechargables just be sure that you are purchasing Ni-Cad rechargable batteries or the rechargable batterries required for your lights.
The purpose of the batteries in solar lighting is this, as the solar panel on the light collects the sun’s rays, it needs somewhere to store this power. This power is stored in the rechargable batteries. The solar panel keeps the batteries charged and at night the light is then powered by the batteries that have stored the sun’s power. You should find that the rechargable batteries should last 1 or more years. We have lights that are still using the orginial rechargable batteries now for 4 years and they are still going strong.
Also note that solar lights will not give you the same light source as hydro. Solar lights are more for accent lighting and dectorative purposes. If you experience a cloudy day or two you will notice that the lights will not be as bright and may not last as long. This is because the lights will use all the power stored in the rechargable batteries and will drain the batteries until it is able to get a full charge again from the sun on a sunny day. Also note that most solar lights need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight to receive a full charge, if you place them in an area that is mostly shady then they will not work as effectively.
I hope this gives you the information you needed. Good Luck and enjoy your solar lights.
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