Is it like a calculator where regular lamps can charge it or does it only give a charge with actual sunlight?
1408971
It will charge under a light after an initial computer, however I got a new android phone and I can't get it to charge it. It will charge my Bluetooth though.
1408972
You have to do the initial charge on the computer, then in theory, the sun takes over. It worked once for me.
1408973
It worked for a few times. I have an Iphone. It actually was draining my battery quickly. I tried about 4 other cords. I done. I gave up. I believe at first it worked like a calculator. It has a green light that lights up when it's charged.
1408974
I never tried to charge it with a lamp, I have it sitting in the window in the sun.
384212
This is not designed to charge anything that big. It would take 48 hours of full sunlight (4~5 days in the sun) to get a full charge and that's with it completely shut down. This works best for lower powered devices such as hand held GPS units that use x2 AA, small mp3 players, older cell phones (not a smart phone or anything with a large backlit display).
1938368
I think it needs the sun to work but I don't know for sure. In the sun it did hop a charge long, nor seem to charge batteries tried two set of recharge batteries. Yes it does have a base. The on off switch is inside the top cover, inconvenient for my situation. Really I was disappointed. I expected more from it.
952491
No need that I can see. I charge the batteries in the lamp body and it works fine. The lamp will get too heavy to carry and too hot to hold before the batteries drain out.
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.
1261068
No, it plugs into a special element; you would have to buy an adapter for a regular lamp
1132259
if you mean household lights,home lamps.this would depend on your solar battery charge.i have used 2 lights at once on a full charge.,for several hours with no problem.
748144
This could work. What you would need to do first is calculate the power needed to power the lamp and pump. Then determine if that amount is less than the energy from the panel in a given sunlight day. If so then the only other thing you'll need is a car battery or so(again, determined by the energy needed at night). There are solar calculators online. As for the wiring, the control box shows you what goes where.
150900
Yes 8 or less but if you charge it up at home already then the sun will keep it charged for days as your using it.so be ready have it already charged before you use it. Them the sun will keep it charged for many days.
1395594
There are values 25, 50, 75, and 100 next to a button on the top face. When you press the button the values light up from 25 to 100 then stay lit for the percentage at which it is charged. So, you know that it is fully charged when all four values stay lit. (also for example it would be at least 75% charged if all but the value 100 stay lit)
1483652
The solar panel comes with a stake to put it in the ground or you can also attack it to the wall. It can be pivoted around. The lamp works very well< at least 9-10 hrs. of light. and it lights up to 6 meters depending of how you place it. I live in Curacao, where we have a lot of sun, so no problems to charge the panel.
1173849
Yes; because the calculator works on solar and/or battery, the display is readable in dim lighting.
7864
If I charged it inside the house, the light will dim a little after it started. Charge the WakaWakain direct sunlight whenever possible. This is a wonderful solar lamp, I can't live without it.
1075789
That would not work. It would be like trying to heat your home with a candle. The sun has incomparable amounts of light energy compared to any man made light. For example say a 12v 7ah battery takes a day to charge in the sun. It would take the same battery 2 months to charge with the lights in your garage.
531385
Absolutely. The lamp stores power after it has been charged -- think of it like a rechargeable battery. You can charge your phone using the lamp, just as long as their is still stored power. I have used my Sun King Pro 2 to charge my phone over several nights before having to recharge the lamp with the solar panel.
902172
It just needs light. Not necessarily bright light either. I have several solar calculators that a several years old. Still work, no problem!
1064618
no, it's just a light to simulate sunlight. Also, as far as the poor reviews on this lamp, I really like mine. They had an earlier model that wasn't as good, and broke after I had it for three years. This newer design is much better.