Dumb question here, If these are solar lights, what are the batteries for? What do I lose without batteries?
74715
It uses special solar batteries which are powered by sunlight. That's how they recharge.
74716
I see your point. You think the solar panel on the light should be sufficient to make these work without batteries, but that's not how it works. These lights have a small solar panel that is attached to the batteries and which charge the batteries to make them work. As opposed to regular batteries which will die within a few days, the solar panel charges and recharges these batteries to make them last a year or two.
74717
Yes, they are "SOLAR" lights which means the necessary batteries keep being recharged each day by a solar light panel on the top of each light. If you take out the batteries you don't have any light.
1957353
if the item you are replacing the battery in is "solar powered" they use the sun to recharge in the item you put them in - i have them in solar lighting out back and they recharge in the item using the sun and the "solar panel" in the item. You cannot charge these in an item that does not have a solar panel on it though. So using them for some regular item, you would need to buy a charger to recharge them
1419511
They are 12 volt dc lights. You would have to use an AC to DC 12 volt converter to run them off of household power.
114401
First off I was wrong on my previous rating. I mistakenly thought they were good for solar lights. But they do not recharge by sunlight after all. After a couple of weeks of being on all night they died. Now I need a charger for NiMH batteries. Sorry I can't help you more.
2151766
No you don't need rechargeable batteries. There is a built in battery inside that is rechargeable by solar. Great light tho.
1243508
No Batteries needed. They are just extensions to get your lights more out in the room if they are recessed, etc.
754521
I did not use on solar light, but these are definitely better than those batt that came with solar lights. My original solar light batt has a rating of 600mAh. These are ranging from 1000-2000 mAh.
1338917
Dear Ken,Sorry to be so long in getting back with you. I just talked with my husband, however, and he said yes, you can buy spare batteries and the type you need is listed on the box. We have not bought any, however, at this point in time. The lights work really well. Again, I live in Arizona so they get lots of sunlight. Linda
516467
They are battery. Would be nice though . . . although a would be thief could simply pull cord and realize there is no power and proceed with plan
1189557
Battery operated but don't leave batteries in it or they will drain overnight. I've lost a ton of batteries because of these lights!
563056
You stake mount them in the ground. Treated lumber spike the screw mount to the spike so you can replace batteries if/when needed. Good luck.
1799088
I opened them up out of curiosity and it appears that they do not use batteries. When you unscrew the 4 tiny screws in the back there is no battery area or batteries found under the battery door.
1743531
They are small white lights. Very pretty. They are not solar, you have to plug them into your outdoor outlet on the patio. It is a skinny black cord that doesn't look too bad, especially if your table is close to the outlet like mine is. You can have the lights flash all at once, flash intermittently, or just still. I prefer them still, but I guess flashing might be fun for a party.
527817
I used these batteries for my cordless phone. I was just replacing what the phone had before . I wouldn't know if they can power solar lights
435704
I would think so, but I wouldn't know since I havent used them yet. I got them as a back up. since eventually battery packs go out I figured I would only use them if an emergency occurred. Put them with bug out stuff (Hahahah i a prepper), figured If I get 6 months to a year of light with sun power in a OMG situation, the 12 bucks was worth it :) I should crack one open to see serial number or pack to see if they are available for back ups......hahaha back ups for my back ups couldnt hurt!
527819
I bought theses batteries for my cordless phone, not sure will work with solar lights. If mAh and voltage is the same and your lights take these Ni-MH rechargeable type batteries they should work, but I would check with manufacturer of solar lights first. Good Luck!
2230689
Use regular AAA batteries. These are not the greatest quality of lights, I have several that have not worked and several that have stopped working.