Solar Spike Light - Black & Gold

Description

DescriptionThis solar spike light sets a round, slatted globe on a tall black stake that pushes into the soil of a border, a bed or a lawn. The body is steel in a black and gold finish, and the open slats let the light spill out between them in warm bands. It stands 82.2cm tall with a globe 17.5cm across, tall enough to sit clear of low planting rather than disappearing into the grass. The light comes from integrated LEDs at 3000K, which is a warm light, and the IP44 rating settles where it can go: it is protected from splashing water, so it lives outdoors in the garden.
We would put it along the edge of a path, beside a patio or in among shrubs, where a few lights in a row mark the way after dark. Because it runs on solar power, it needs no mains supply and no electrician, which suits a rented garden, a new border or any spot well away from the house. The warm white tone sits comfortably against foliage and flowers, and the black stake all but disappears once the light is glowing, so the globe seems to float above the planting.
The steel body weighs 0.55KG, light enough to lift and move as the garden changes through the year. The panel charges a single rechargeable AA NiMH battery, rated 200mAh, from daylight, and the light runs at 1.2V. An on/off switch lets you rest it whenever you would rather keep the garden dark, or keep it from glowing while it sits in storage. As general guidance, a solar light does best in an open, sunny spot, so choose a place where it is not shaded by trees, fences or walls for most of the day.
Specification

Colour Temperature
3000K

Body Material
Steel

Body Colour
Black & Gold

IP Rating
IP44

Light Source
LED, integrated

Height
82.2cm

Diameter
17.5cm

Weight
0.55KG

Battery Count
1

Operating Voltage
1.2V

Switch
On/off switch

Battery
AA, NiMH, 200mAh

Frequently AskedCan this solar spike light stay outdoors?
Yes. It carries an IP44 rating, which means it is protected from splashing water, so it can live outdoors in a garden border, bed or lawn.
What colour is the light?
The integrated LEDs give a 3000K light, which is a warm white that sits comfortably among planting and against garden foliage after dark.
How tall is the spike light?
It stands 82.2cm tall, and the slatted globe is 17.5cm across, so it sits clear of most low planting in a border.
Which battery does it use?
It uses a single AA NiMH battery rated 200mAh, and the light runs at 1.2V. The solar panel charges it from daylight.
Where should I place it for the best charge?
As general guidance, a solar light does best in an open, sunny spot, away from the shade of trees, fences and walls for most of the day.
Does it have a switch?
Yes, it has an on/off switch, so you can keep it dark whenever you prefer, or while it is packed away in storage.