Ordered and received this. Is the solar panel suppose to be all black or is it ok if there are small kind of blue colored splotches scattered on it?
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Sorry, I have not used this yet, so cannot discuss it. However, the Amazon 10W system below has worked well for many months. Just remember to balance your load with the wattage of the system: MicroSolar - 10W Solar Panel Charging Kit for 12v Battery /// Plug & Play /// Solar Charge Contoller Included - Braket Included - 18 Feet Waterproof Wire - Optional 16.4 Feet Extension Wire - Cigarette Plug with Fuse - Alligator Clips with Fuse ----- Car & Boat Battery Maintainer
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I ordered two of these and they both have blotches that look like air gaps. They have both worked great so far and are left outside all the time.
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It's translucent, not completely clear. Solar panels should work trough it but probably not as good though.
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There is a protective film on the square solar panel. Though it is clear I removed mine and set it in the sun on my window ledge for a day. They started vibrating strongly. I could both hear and feel the vibration. I hope this helps you.
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Hmm, mine was only blue, I would email the seller or manufacturer, it could be a recent change as well.
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that's really it, there is a transparent sheet over the solar cell, to keep it from being dusty, remove that. there is also an on/off switch next to the solar cell. So after you charge it in the sun, make sure it's on for later.
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No there shouldn't be black spots. 2 things could be the issue. 1. Manufacturer defect in the chem process or 2. They are imposters that were made by a far less superioir Chinese company. I hope for you it's not number 2. I would try to exchange them.
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Have you by chance left the cellophane on that was over the solar panels? It protects the lights during shipping, but will keep the lights from charging properly if left on. They need lots of direct sunlight to charge completely, so make sure they are shaded by flowers or shrubs.
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Pretty sure my was new, packaging and unit looked new. Don't know about the UV bleaching or damaging plastic, my guess is will cause as much damage as sunlight, so minimal to none depending on the quality of the plastic. Don't know about LCD screens, my guess is no, but why would you use it on a LCD screen in the first place?
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We just bought ours and washed it for first time tonight. Before packing her first lunch, we noticed the black smudges, mostly in grooves and near edges though also some on flatter portions of the pieces. After scrubbing and scraping, it mostly is coming off. It looks like something burned or remnants from manufacturing (since ours is brand new). I emailed the company for information; we'll see if they replace.
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This is a solar panel. Mistakenly, they are describing a different product.
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The dark spot on the bottom (you can see it in this pic). Mine was covered by a cap that was added in a later batch after complaints that the dawn to dusk mode came on too early, but I had opposite results and popped it off.
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Mine came on as soon as they were put up. I think might have left the solar panel only in the sun the day before and made sure everything was working before having them installed.
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The solar panel is flush with the metal housing, so water doesn't collect. The temps here (near Seattle) have been in the low 20s and high 10s the last few nights, and the light still works well. The solar panel seems to be quite sturdy, also.
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Sorry when I purchased it, they were sold together on amazon. I do sell items for northern tools, I found a 30 watts solar panel there. They sell it for 149.99 plus almost 9 dollars for shipping. If you think it will work for you, I can order it for you a little less. I could place the order for you at 148 which would include the shipping fee. If you are interested I could send you a paypal invoice if you send me your paypal email. Here is the link to check out the solar panel: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200610284_200610284
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Hi, mine came as black, works great. I also just ordered this light, it came in the color in the picture. Seems well put together. A bit cheaper. LEDwholesalers 10-Watt LED Waterpoof Outdoor Security Floodlight 100-240VAC, Warm White, 3701WW
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We've not had any problem at all. Our stays outside all the time. If I remember correctly, there was a dark film covering the top of the solar panel. I'd just suggest checking to ensure that this film has been removed.
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I just cut off the solar panel connector and installed bullet connectors. Just make sure you put the female side on the panel wires so there will be not accidental shorts. Has been working fine for almost 6 months now.