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Features
Searching for a tool in the shed in the dark can be a thing of the past with the Vortex Solar Shed Light. With easy installation, no running costs and no need to get an electrician in to run power to an outbuilding you'll be amazed how you coped without the light before.
12 Month Warranty
Features a 12 month warranty as standard.Works in Winter
A well positioned solar panel will enable this product to work in typical UK winter conditions.50 Watt Equivalent
Brightness is equivalent to a 50 watt incandescent bulb as you might use in the home.No Mains
This light is solar powered and does not require mains power to work.- Add lighting to a shed, garage, stable, or other outbuilding quickly and easily.
- 3 levels of brightness giving you as much light as you need
- 5m cable to remote solar panel allowing you to get the light where you need it, while ensuring the solar panel is in a good location.
Reviews
4.6/5 (145 Customer reviews)
Description
Vortex Solar Shed Light Dimensions
Light
Diameter: 150mm
Height: 25mm
Solar Panel
Height: 170mm
Width: 190mm
Boxed Weight
Weight 700g
How does it work?
The high powered solar panel charges the internal rechargeable batteries by day. When you require light press the button on the face of the light unit to turn it on. The first push will turn all 36 LED bulbs on. Pushing again will operate the 24 outer LED bulbs only. A third push will operate the inner 12 LED bulbs only. Another push will turn the light off. Please note the more LED bulbs you have on the faster the batteries will drain.
How do I install it?
Using the supplied flat head screws and rawl plugs attach the U-bracket (C) to where you wish to mount the light. Please ensure that there is enough space to connect the solar panel cable into the side of the light unit. Once the U-bracket is secure, attach the shed fixing bracket (A) into the centre of the light and then slide this into the U-bracket. Finally, connect the cable from the Solar Panel into the socket on the side of the light unit and position the panel where it will receive the most amount of light.
Tech Specs
- 36 x Super bright white LEDs
- 12, 24 or 36 LEDs switch option
- Will light up for up to 7 hours when fully charged
- 1.5W Poly crystalline solar panel
- 3 x 1.2V AA 1800mAh Ni-MH rechargeable, replaceable batteries
- 4.8 Metres of cable
- Black body colour
- IP44 Rated
Installation
Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
Brought this product after reading other reviews and can't understand why the recommendation I wanted it for my daughters horse stable and it has never worked after a weeks charge the lights last for 10 secs and go out with no light at all. By Michelle Barnes on Oct 27, 2014 Answer:
Please contact the office on: 01727841014 so we can resolve this issue. Helpful? 0 | 0
Question:
Unfortunately the plastic clip broke and I have had to use gaffer tape to keep the light in place. Pity that what seems to be an effective lamp is let down by such a poor piece of design. By Dennis Harvey on Nov 20, 2014 Answer:
Please contact us so we can get a replacement part out to you at no charge. Helpful? 4 | 0
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A very good light, top marks. By RoystonH9@outlook.com on Jul 08, 2017 Helpful? 1 | 1
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Bought for my daughter so can't give honest review as haven't seen it in operation. Fast turnaround though from order to delivery. By Stuart Cameron on Sep 16, 2018 Helpful? 0 | 5
Question:
Had one of these lights some time ago and was v. pleased with it. The new light has now lost it's movement sensor which was one of the main requirements in my previous light.Even though the light has a larger solar panel and a selection of 3 outputs I do miss the movement sensor, a change I did not pick up in the advert. By John Butler on Dec 26, 2015 Answer:
Thanks for your comments John, you may be confusing the Vortex with the discontinued Porch Light which has the same body shape as the Vortex but featured a motion sensor. Helpful? 1 | 0
Question:
When I received the light the adjustable plastic support for the panel was broken. It was obvios what had happened, as the joint had been tightened up and had snapped when trying to flatten the assemble for insertion into the packaging bag. I phoned the Solar Centre and was told it would be repalced, unfortunately it took a secong call to get one posted. I await its receipt in the next couple of days. The staff at the Solar Centre were most courteous. It would be worthwhile Solar Centre reviewing the hinge design as a minimal design modification would make the product much more robust.
By James Murray on Nov 24, 2016 Answer:
Many thanks for your feedback. We had a handful of issues with the latest batch of panels that we've resolved. Sorry you were affected by this.
Helpful? 3 | 0
Question:
Very good. Easy to install. Contemplating buying another one. Works well. Agree with Peter, need to understand how it works! Very officiant and well worth the money..
Lina By Carol Aquilino on Jul 15, 2017 Helpful? 0 | 0
Question:
I bought one several years ago and it is still very good. I needed a second one but was disappointed to find it no longer has a sensor in the middle which switches the light on when detecting movement. However the light given is still good and it is useful, just not as convenient. By Francis Master on Aug 06, 2017 Helpful? 2 | 0
Question:
See previous review today. Confirmation of payment did not come through so I clicked again and ended up buying a second light! I have given it to friends. By Francis Master on Aug 06, 2017 Helpful? 1 | 0
Question:
Perfect for my needs but would be better if it could be used whilst charging instead of having to unplug the lead to switch on the light By Lynn Hutcheson on Apr 26, 2018 Helpful? 1 | 0
