will lantern charge in a window or sunny windowsill? (hoping to use as emergency light during a blizzard.)
1387792
The Dlight will charge in a window. The included material also says the solar charge will last up to a year. I have yet to use this light in a emergency situation so cannot verify claims
1387793
I recently bought this and have it in a windowsill and skylight, it charger to full battery in 2 days that way and its been VERY rainy outside. 😊
1387794
Sorry....no, I've had 2 of them....one stopped charging within 2 days...solar or the plug-in....the other. Same thing 2 days later. I will return them, bumbed
426209
I'm sure you can let the sun charge it but I charged mine overnight because it gave it a full charge to start. It won't charge at night or cloudy days so best to start with a full charge.
1433738
I use rechargable batteries in mine. But if you leave the lantern on the shelf for a long time without using it, you may find that the batteries have lost their charge when you go to use the lantern in an emergency.
147353
yes on overnight charge by any standard electrical outlet in your house will be fine ,,,yes i think it will hold a charge to power a small light overnight i have run a 100 w bulb for a few hours with mine although i didnt time it and it still had power left over i am thinking like a small bulb like a nightlight it would run it overnight ...i do hope this answers your question to your satisfaction. ? Ken
1549847
Yes, in a pinch (power outage, etc.). It's the best emergency light I have, though I wouldn't recommend it as a full-time desk lamp.
1252414
Correct. This is an emergency power failure light. Its main purpose is to provide you some light for a few hours, so that you can get to safety or find some other light sources. It is not powerful enough to light up a room or to last overnight. For that you'll need an LED lantern that runs on D cells.
369776
I like the lantern. Wish it was a little brighter. Both top and bottom light up more soft bluish light. I cranked it when I first got it to charge it and it was dark outside. But its been charged by the sun everyday and comes on every night. Never had any trouble with it it. I would recommend this more for decoration than to light your path.
2105459
Not sure but guessing not because light goes off when lantern is plugged in.
1964266
I would say probably not as would likely would be comparing to regular incandescent or flourescent lighting which would be much brighter. You would have to go through the roof or out a window to get your solar power as well. I actually can read with mine on my patio, but I would hate to do that on a regular basis in my home. I think you would be disappointed with that application.
535420
If you have the lamp right next to the book, I guess you could for awhile. The shade on the lamp diffuses the light, so it's much more suited to area lighting. If you want to read, I'd suggest the "Energizer Weatheready 360 Degree LED Area Lantern" ( http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Weatheready-Degree-Area-Lantern/dp/B0018KS37I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388403386&sr=8-3 ). I used the Energizer for several days after Sandy and was able to read newspapers. You still have to have it near the reading material but it works better for reading because the light is not as diffused. In a dark house, this lamp would be safer for using a stairway, for example, than the Energizer, as it covers a bit more area. Different lamps for different needs.
1403381
Yes, it just depends on how bright the light is outside. Just have a power source and youre fine.
402541
Yes. It comes on at dusk and shuts off in the morning. Make sure you have it in a spot that it will get enough sunlight to keep a charge. The power is stored in the solar batteries. So far they have kept their charge well. I have had to change batteries in my other solar lights. They need plenty of light to hold a charge. They emit a very suttle light. Not alot but just enough to light a pathway. Because they are flat on the top, they will collect snow which will put pressure on the bracket and the gutter so I am going to put mine away for the winter.
2095439
I keep my light in a window to keep it charged, I've never charged with USB, so sorry, I'm not sure. I would assume it would. Mine seems to show the red light only when the solar screen is exposed to light (any kind), showing it's charging.
36473
Excellent question. I will wait to see answer before buying this lantern as I want to use rechargeable batteries with it.
817488
We have ours under our covered porch, which is like an outdoor room... I would go for it. It is a great lantern!!!
1369676
I don't know exactly what you're looking for. I have mine mounted on the corner of my garage where it gets good sun. I have it plugged into the battery of my wifes truck which we don't use often so it can keep charged up. I also plug it in to my lawn tractor from time to time to ensure that battery stays charged. I don't quite understand what you're talking about as far as putting it in the window. It needs to be mounted in an area where it gets some sunshine and then plugged into whatever battery you're planning to charge.
449749
Joe, I used mine to charge a battery in our horse trailer that powers led lights. In full sun I think you can count on about 3/4 of an amp. If the fan you want to run draws less than that it will likely work. I wouldn't expect a wind storm. Some time ago I used a 5W solar panel to power two 6 inch computer fans and it worked pretty well, in full sun exposure. Just a suggestion, but if it were me I would have the panel charge a battery and then tap the battery to run the fan. Hope this was some help.