Description
This perforated solar lantern hangs in the garden with a wide, flattened UFO shape and a warm white glow once the sun goes down. Its shade is polyester over a metal frame, pierced all over with small round holes that scatter the light into speckled patterns. It measures about 30cm across and 16cm tall without its hanging loop, and we offer it in three colours: green, fuchsia and orange. A slim metal wire loop rises from the top for hanging, and the solar panel sits neatly in the lid.
With its IP44 rating it is suitable for outside, so hang it from a pergola, a tree branch, a balcony rail or a hook by the back door. It copes with outdoor life, though heavy rain is best avoided and it should never be submerged in water. A single lantern over an outdoor table gives a gentle glow for supper on the patio, while a few hung along a fence line bring colour by day and a soft light by night. Because it needs no wiring or socket, it goes wherever you have a hook and a little sunshine.
The lamp is plastic and metal, powered by a 4.5cm square solar panel on top, rated at 2V/40mA, which charges a non-replaceable 1.2V AA Ni-MH 300mAh rechargeable battery through the day. Charging takes around 8 hours in summer and around 12 in winter. Leave the switch underneath in the ON position and the light comes on by itself when it gets dark, staying lit for around 7 to 8 hours on a full charge. At just 129g it sits happily on a slim branch. Brush the shade gently with a soft dry cloth. Hang all three colours together at different heights for a layered display, or give one as a cheerful gift.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Colour |
Green or Fuchsia or Orange |
| Material |
Lantern body: polyester & metal; lamp: plastic & metal |
| Length |
30cm |
| Width |
30cm |
| Height |
27cm |
| Weight |
0.129KG |
Frequently Asked
How big is this solar lantern?
It measures about 30cm across and 16cm tall without its hanging loop, so it suits a branch, pergola or balcony hook nicely.
Can the lantern stay outside?
Yes, it carries an IP44 rating for outdoor use, though heavy rain should be avoided and it should never be submerged in water.
How long does the light stay on?
On a fully charged battery it stays lit for around 7 to 8 hours, turning on by itself when it gets dark if the switch is left on.
How long does it take to charge?
The 4.5cm square solar panel on top takes around 8 hours to charge the battery in summer and around 12 hours in winter.
What battery does it use?
It uses a non-replaceable 1.2V AA Ni-MH 300mAh rechargeable battery, charged by the solar panel during the day, so it needs no mains power at all.
Which colours can I choose from?
We offer it in green, fuchsia or orange, each with the same perforated polyester shade, wire hanging loop and warm white light.