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Features
The Astron Solar Floodlight is a high-end 40 LED solar floodlight which gives you up to 12 hours of light each night. Unlike our solar security lights, which only turn on when they detect motion, the Astron is designed to stay on constantly and is operated by remote control. Remote Control
RF remote control is included (does not require line of sight to operate the light)Works in Winter
A well positioned solar panel will enable this product to work in typical UK winter conditions.100 Watt Equivalent
Brightness is equivalent to a 100 watt Halogen light you might use around the home.Up to 12 Hours Run Time
Will light for up to 12 hrs from a full charge.- Commercial Grade Solar Floodlight
- IP56 Waterproofing
- Remote Controlled (50 metre range)
- 40 Bright White LEDs
- 10 Watt Solar Panel
- Internal 12v 3Ah NiMH Battery - 36Wh capacity
- Can light for 12 hours once fully charged
- Will light for 6 hours after an average days charge
- Robust Aluminium Housing
- Glass Lens
- Dual Solar Panel Input For Booster Solar Panel
- 5m of cable between solar panel and floodlight
- 12 month warranty
- Boxed Weight: 3.5kg
- Full Instructions
Astron Solar Floodlight uses:
- General outdoor lighting
- Outdoor security lighting
- Portable work light
- Indoor shed, garage, stable and outbuilding lighting
- Sign lighting
- Feature up-lighter
- Emergency backup home lighting
Reviews
5.0/5 (6 Customer reviews)
Description
How bright is the Astron Solar Floodlight?
Click on the red button in the image below to see how bright the Astron Solar Floodlight is.
How long does it take to charge?
In late Spring, Summer and early Autumn the Astron will fully charge on most days giving it enough charge to light for 12 hours. In winter the Astron will charge up enough to light for 6 hours on all but the most unfavourable of winter weather days.
How big is the Astron Solar Floodlight?
Dimensions:
Light:
Height: 21.5cm
Width: 16.5cm
Depth: 5.5cm
Solar Panel:
Height: 35cm
Width: 28.5cm
Depth: 2.5cm
Whats in the box?
The Astron Solar Floodlight comes with everything you need in the box.
How waterproof is it?
The Astron Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated.
Waterproofing is rated by the IP (International Protection) system which consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first digit after IP ranks a products protection against solid objects. The second digit after the IP rates a products ability to protect against liquids.
The Astron Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated making it our most waterproof light yet. IP56 means the Astron is protected against dust - limited ingress (no harmful deposit) and protected against strong jets of water e.g. for use on shipdecks - limited ingress permitted.
What is the difference between the Astron64 Solar Security Light and the Astron Solar Floodlight?
There are 4 key differences between the two lights.
1. Function
The Astron64 Solar Security Light is a motion sensor activated light which only comes on when it detects motion. The Astron Solar Floodlight stays on constantly for up to 12 hours a night and is operated by remote control.
2. Battery capacity
Because the Astron64 Solar Security Light only comes on when it detects motion, it doesn’t need a battery as big as the battery in the Astron Solar Floodlight. The battery in the Astron Solar Floodlight is 4 times larger than the battery in the Astron64 Solar Security Light.
3. Solar panel power
Because the Astron64 Solar Security Light only comes on when it detects motion, it doesn’t need a solar panel as big as the solar panel that comes with the Astron Solar Floodlight. The solar panel that comes with the Astron Solar Floodlight is 4 times larger than the solar panel that comes with the Astron64 Solar Security Light.
4. Brightness
The Astron64 Solar Security Light has 64 LED bulbs wheras the Astron Solar Floodlight has 45 LED bulbs. The Astron64 Solar Security Light is 30% brighter than the Astron Solar Floodlight, but it can not operate for anywhere near as long.
Click on the red button in the image below to see how bright the Astron Solar Floodlight is.
How long does it take to charge?
In late Spring, Summer and early Autumn the Astron will fully charge on most days giving it enough charge to light for 12 hours. In winter the Astron will charge up enough to light for 6 hours on all but the most unfavourable of winter weather days.
How big is the Astron Solar Floodlight?
Dimensions:
Light:
Height: 21.5cm
Width: 16.5cm
Depth: 5.5cm
Solar Panel:
Height: 35cm
Width: 28.5cm
Depth: 2.5cm
Whats in the box?
The Astron Solar Floodlight comes with everything you need in the box.
- 1 x Astron Solar Floodlight
- 1 x Remote control
- 1 x 10 Watt Solar Panel
- 5m of cable attached to solar panel
- 2 x Solar panel u-mounts
How waterproof is it?
The Astron Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated.
Waterproofing is rated by the IP (International Protection) system which consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first digit after IP ranks a products protection against solid objects. The second digit after the IP rates a products ability to protect against liquids.
The Astron Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated making it our most waterproof light yet. IP56 means the Astron is protected against dust - limited ingress (no harmful deposit) and protected against strong jets of water e.g. for use on shipdecks - limited ingress permitted.
What is the difference between the Astron64 Solar Security Light and the Astron Solar Floodlight?
There are 4 key differences between the two lights.
1. Function
The Astron64 Solar Security Light is a motion sensor activated light which only comes on when it detects motion. The Astron Solar Floodlight stays on constantly for up to 12 hours a night and is operated by remote control.
2. Battery capacity
Because the Astron64 Solar Security Light only comes on when it detects motion, it doesn’t need a battery as big as the battery in the Astron Solar Floodlight. The battery in the Astron Solar Floodlight is 4 times larger than the battery in the Astron64 Solar Security Light.
3. Solar panel power
Because the Astron64 Solar Security Light only comes on when it detects motion, it doesn’t need a solar panel as big as the solar panel that comes with the Astron Solar Floodlight. The solar panel that comes with the Astron Solar Floodlight is 4 times larger than the solar panel that comes with the Astron64 Solar Security Light.
4. Brightness
The Astron64 Solar Security Light has 64 LED bulbs wheras the Astron Solar Floodlight has 45 LED bulbs. The Astron64 Solar Security Light is 30% brighter than the Astron Solar Floodlight, but it can not operate for anywhere near as long.
Installation
Find the best location for your solar panel within 5 metres of where you plan to have the floodlight. The location needs to be as south facing as possible and free from light obstructions such as buildings, trees, fences, bushes or the shadows that these create.
- 1. Connect the u-shaped solar panel mounts to the solar panel
- 2. Position solar panel in desired location and mark holes in u-mounts
- 3. Drill holes, apply screw plugs and screw panel into place
- 4. Remove bracket from light and position in desired location
- 5. Mark holes in bracket, drill holes and insert screw plugs
- 6. Screw bracket into place and reconnect light to it
- 7. Connect solar panel cable to light and turn on
Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
Bought this primarily to provide illumination onto a patio during summer evenings. Tricky to get the nuts and washers onto the very small bolts to secure the angle brackets to the frame of the solar panel. Otherwise straightforward installation. Not only is there an on/off switch on the base of the light, but once "on", all further switching can be done from the remote control. Light output is perfectly adequate for low intensity illumination of the patio area. Hopefully a product of this quality should provide years of service. By M S on Mar 11, 2015 Helpful? 4 | 0
Question:
This is a solid piece of equipment and giving off an excellent amount of light. I bought it to light the area around my stables and it is certainly up to the job. This is the second solar light I have purchased and I am very happy with both purchases AND the quality of service. By Kathryn lowry on Nov 11, 2014 Helpful? 2 | 0
Question:
Good product so far. Excellent light output and good range on the remote. By SGN on Sep 06, 2014 Helpful? 3 | 3
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Quite simple a great light ,it lights all night for me and the remote control is a great addition. Quite expensive but ,,,,,, buy cheap = buy twice .... Build quality is excellent .. By Alan Coldray on Apr 21, 2014 Helpful? 4 | 2
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Its remarkable, user friendly, pollution free and cost effective. Good to have, I can sleep much better at night without running electricity bill. By John Banks on Jan 07, 2014 Helpful? 3 | 1
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More than happy to review this product as it has performed extremely well. The build quality is excellent and it has never failed to light once in the year we've had it. Full marks! By Paul Rogers on Aug 06, 2013 Helpful? 7 | 1
