Vortex Solar Shed Light

Solar Shed Light I received my shed light yesterday no problem, however I would like the light to remain on automatically between dusk and dawn is it possible to provide a sensor to replace the on/off switch to meet my request. By Ronald UK

Shed Light I was a little concerned about this light not being bright enough before I bought it, but I am very happy. I bought 3 and use each one in a different shed. They all work well and give more than enough light to feed the rabbits, feed the horse and put my push bike away. As general lights they are great, if you are trying to read or do fine work, you may struggle. The lights are simple to install. I have only had the lights for a week and cannot comment on their longevity. They came well packaged and worked straight out of the box. The only improvement would be to make the rechargeable batteries more accessible so that they can be replaced when needed. By Arthur Kennard

Vortex Solar Light 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 Reply from SolarCentre:Please contact us so we can get a replacement part out to you at no charge.

Excellent value! I bought this light for our summerhouse which is at the far end of a large garden just to extend our use of it after dark. It was very easy to install and I was amazed how bright the light is! The option to vary how much light you have is very good and there is LOTS of cable to position it just where you want it. I discovered that by pushing out the centre core (which has the support bracket on the back) I could adjust the placement of the on/off switch and the power connector for easier access. The exterior solar unit has an adjustable bracket which can be fitted in various positions to receive maximum light. I would certainly recommend this lighting unit, it just works - very well. By Frances

nice and bright light is well thought out, giving the option to have less illumination (but longer from the available charge) mounting bracket for the panel is also cleverly hinged (allowing corner mounting). One odd feature: the push button mode switch (allowing the choice of: inner ring of LEDs, outer ring of LEDs or both) has a fourth option = off - which is superfluous given the separate rocker switch giving overriding on-off control. Incidentally, the black rocker switch is a bit tricky to find on the ceiling in a dark shed (and the light is very bright if you are daft enough to be looking up when you find the switch!) but not much to solve this other than take a torch with you. would be good to have this lamp arrangement with a PIR option Perhaps a better use for the fourth click of the mode switch: three modes of on permanent (of differing brightness as currently) and the remaining option give you a short blast of light when the PIR detects movement - that way you could have it detect you coming into the shed and then you could switch to permanently on for the duration of the time in the shed. PIRs inevitably seem to be on-off-on-off or else adjusted to then stay of for ages longer than needed! - hence why I chose this for inside a shed rather than the otherwise excellent (PIR activated) EVO15, like I have in an external location) (As also mentioned by James Murray on Nov 24, 2016) I too received a unit with the solar panel with the ball joint (between panel and mounting bracket) sheared off in the box. This was VERY quickly resolved (in spite of the Christmas busy period)following one email to the Solar Centre team - excellent customer service (but think a bit more cushioning inside the box might save a few more panels in transit) Overall, great product, good customer service and a good price too By Matt

Solar Shed Light 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 Reply from SolarCentre:

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.

Giant Purchased one of these a month ago and now bought another one. Between the two lights, they easily light up a 5m x 3.5m summer house. Good delivery service too. By Dave

1st time just set up waiting for the sun to do first charge only point I would make is unlike other solar lights I have got this does not work from a fob you have to place it so a switch can be reached makes it slightly awkward as it is being used in a field shelter so you cant use it till you go inside. By robin westly

Robust and well designed. I bought this to light my wood store. Despite delivery being cost free, it still arrived by courier at a pre-arranged time with email updates. The light and solar panel seem very robust and installation was a doddle. Left to charge for three days in overcast conditions, it nevertheless provided impressive levels of light. Dropped one star for packaging. A bag of fitting screws had lodged against the solar panel, leaving a dimple in it. SolarCentre customer service were first class and offered to exchange it. Once I was sure it worked OK and hadn't punctured the veneer I decided to keep it. On the basis of product quality and customer service I would by from SolarCentre again, and will recommend them to others. By Kev G

Solar Shed Light Recently fitted to new shed in an out the way corner of garden, with no power available. Very clear and bright lighting even on the lowest setting.. Bit frustrating needing to unplug solar connector for light to operate, but I can live with it. Good value and solved a lighting problem in a very quick and easy fashion. By John Mead Reply from SolarCentre:

Thanks for the review, you only need to unplug or cover the solar panel (to simulate night time) if you need to turn the light on during the day. At night you can operate it via the switch without needing to touch the solar panel.