Tarmelle Solar Spike Light with Motion Sensor - Black & White

Description

DescriptionThe Tarmelle is a solar spike light for the garden. It has a white plastic cylinder shade under a black top cap, set on a slim black stake that ends in a pointed ground spike. It stands 65cm tall and the shade is 17.5cm in diameter, so it sits at a comfortable height beside a path without crowding the planting. The integrated LED gives 830 lumens at 3000K, a warm light that suits brick, gravel and greenery. At IP44 it is protected from splashing water, so it lives outdoors in a garden or border.
Because it switches on when it senses movement, it makes a practical guide light for a front path, a side gate, the edge of a driveway or the steps beside a lawn. The sensor covers an angle of 120° and reaches 3m, so it responds to someone approaching along the path and stays dark the rest of the time. It needs no mains supply: the solar panel charges from daylight, and as general guidance it does best in an open, sunny spot. That makes it a good choice for renters, for a freshly planted border, or for any corner of the garden the mains has never reached.
Both the body and the shade are plastic, and plastic does not rust, which suits a light that stands in damp soil. At 0.85KG the light is easy to lift and move when the planting changes. The black stake and cap keep it discreet among foliage by day, while the white diffuser softens the light once it is lit. The sensor works to a light level of 5 to 35 lux, which sets how dark the garden must be before movement lights it. The installation instructions are available as a download. Before you set the spike in the ground, it is worth checking that the spot sees direct sun for much of the day.
Specification

Lumens
830lm

Colour Temperature
3000K

Body Material
Plastic

Body Colour
Black

Shade Material
Plastic

Shade Colour
White

IP Rating
IP44

Light Source
LED, integrated

Features
Integrated motion sensor

Height
65cm

Diameter
17.5cm

Weight
0.85KG

Battery Count
1

Protection Class
Class III

Operating Voltage
4.5V

Switch
Motion sensor

Battery
Li-ion, 2200mAh

Sensor Angle
120°

Sensor Light Level
5–35 lux

Sensor Range
3m

DownloadsInstallation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently AskedCan the Tarmelle stay outside in the rain?
Yes. It is rated IP44, which means it is protected from splashing water, so it can live outdoors in a garden bed, a border or beside a path.
How bright is the light?
The integrated LED gives 830 lumens at 3000K, a warm light that lights a path or a gateway whenever the sensor picks out movement.
How far does the motion sensor reach?
The sensor reaches 3m and covers an angle of 120°, so it will pick out someone approaching along a path or arriving at a gate.
Where should the solar light go?
The panel charges from daylight, so as general guidance it does best in an open, sunny spot rather than under trees or against a shaded wall.
How tall is the spike light?
It stands 65cm tall overall, the shade is 17.5cm in diameter, and it weighs 0.85KG, so it is easy to move between beds.
What material is the light?
Both the body and the shade are plastic. The stake and top cap are black and the cylindrical shade is white.