Description
These solar string lights carry ten round fabric lanterns on a black cable 430cm long, powered by a small black solar panel that sits on a spike. The lanterns are ribbed like a classic paper lantern and come in a cheerful mix of red, yellow, green, blue and purple, so the string looks bright and playful even before it is lit. Each lantern holds an integrated LED of 0.06W, ten in all, and the LEDs are not replaceable, so you buy the string as one complete piece.
The solar panel charges from daylight, and as general guidance it does best in an open, sunny spot where nothing shades it during the day. Once charged, the string gives 6 to 8 hours of light, which covers a long evening of conversation, a birthday supper or a quiet hour with a book. With no plug and no mains connection, you are free to hang the lanterns along a wall or above a seating corner without planning around a socket. The mix of colours suits a relaxed, playful setting and anyone who likes a little festivity without fuss.
The black body is plastic and the shades are fabric, so the whole string is light to handle and weighs just 0.231KG packed. An on/off switch puts you in charge of when the lanterns glow, so they need only light up on the evenings you choose. The charge is held in an AA NiMH battery of 300mAh, which the panel tops up from daylight. Before you hang anything, choose where the panel will sit first, then plan the run of lanterns from there, so the cable reaches without strain.
Specification
| Length |
430cm |
| Diameter |
7cm |
| Body Material |
Plastic |
| Body Colour |
Black |
| Shade Material |
Fabric |
| Shade Colour |
Coloured |
| Light Source |
Solar LED, integrated |
| Wattage |
10 x 0.06W |
| Features |
LED not replaceable |
| Switch |
On/off switch |
| Run Time |
6–8 hours |
| Battery |
AA, NiMH, 300mAh |
| Protection Class |
Class III |
| Recess Depth |
10.5cm |
| Weight (packed) |
0.231KG |
Frequently Asked
How long do the lanterns stay lit?
Once the panel has charged in daylight, the string gives 6 to 8 hours of light, enough for a full evening.
How many lanterns are on the string?
There are ten lanterns, each with its own integrated LED of 0.06W, on a string 430cm long.
Which colours are the lanterns?
The fabric lanterns come in red, yellow, green, blue and purple, while the panel, spike and cable are black.
Can the LEDs be replaced?
No. The LEDs are integrated and not replaceable, so the string is designed to be used as one complete piece.
What battery does the solar panel use?
It uses an AA NiMH battery of 300mAh, which holds the charge the panel gathers from daylight.
Is there a switch?
Yes, there is an on/off switch, so you can choose whether the lanterns light up each evening or stay dark.