Frequently Asked Questions - Edinburgh USB Solar Micro LED Festoon Lights (Set Of 10)

Question:

Hi, are these IP65? I understand that IP44 and 54 only protect from light rain and that you need IP65 to be waterproof.
By James Robinson on Oct 23,2023

Answer:

Hi James, These would not be IP65. None of our festoon lights are IP65 however IP44 is weather proof 

Question:

I have purchased 2 sets of these lights several years ago. After 12mo. the solar battery panels failed. I replaced them with new lights and simply exchanged the panels. Now these have also failed. Is it possible to purchase just replacement panels?
By Peter on Oct 1,2023

Answer:

Hi Peter, IF you log into your orders and go through spare parts on the light you will be able to choose a panel by itself

Question:

Hi, I have purchased the Edinburgh usb micro LED lights (set of 10) from you. Noticed on the picture there is what looks like a thin white string/wire that goes through each lights hoop.
By Cath on Jul 5,2023

Answer:

Hi Cath, 
Thank you for your message. The String would not be inlcuded, sorry

Question:

Hi I'm wanting these lights to reach a distance of 8metres. Would I need 2 sets? Do they connect? Thanks.
By Amanda on Jul 4,2023

Answer:

Hello, 

The total length of the cable is 6.4m, with an additional 4m between the panel and the first bulb. You may have to purchase 2 sets, however they do not connect in a daisy-chain manner. 

Question:

Hi, I'm interested in the controls and the solar panel. Is the on/off switch and USB charging all part of the solar panel box? Ideally I'd like the solar panel to be up high somewhere, but to have a separate switch element that is easy to reach.
By M W on Jan 13,2023

Answer:

Hi Michael, thank you for your message both the charging point and the switch that adjusts brightness and turns the light on and off or located on the panel. I guess this does not sound ideal as to what you are looking for however we do have 
Our Advance set of 50 and our Sophia lights come with an App where you can adjust the colour as well as switch them on and off. I have attached links to both 
if you have any other question please dont hesiatet to call us or email us we are happy to help 

https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/Sophia_Solar_Smart_Festoons_Set_Of_25-1118-109.html
https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/Advance_USB_Solar_Smart_Festoon_Lights_Set_Of_50-1153-109.html

 

Question:

Are these cool white or warm white?
By Jo Harris on Oct 18,2021

Answer:

There are warm white.

Question:

Are the bulbs glass or plastic
By Holly Wheeley on Oct 5,2021

Answer:

They are made of plastic. 

Question:

Hi, what is the total length of cable from the solar panel to the last bulb?
By John on Jul 13,2021

Answer:

The distance from the panel to the first bulb is 2 metres.

The total length of cable 4.4 metres
 

Question:

Hi. How thick is the wire? It looks quite chunky in the picture.
By Jill C on Jul 6,2021

Answer:

its 0.4 cm thick

Question:

Is it possible to turn these lights (or others) on before it's quite dark? On/off switch mentioned but only to turn off- is that correct?
By Noreen on Jul 2,2021

Answer:

There is an on/off switch button. However, the lights will operate only when is dark. 

Question:

Are they OK to leave out in the rain.
By Tony Clayton on Jun 23,2021

Answer:

yes 

Question:

Do these lights have soya in the wire casing. Some previous lights with black casings from you have been chewed by squirrels
By pauline schofield on May 30,2021

Answer:

As far as we know these do not contain soya. 

Question:

Hi, are these lights waterproof. Our previous lights (bought elsewhere) filled up with water and didn't work.
By Jane Winstanley on May 25,2021

Answer:

These lights are waterproof. 

Question:

Hi, Could you please confirm the diameter of the bulbs and that there's is a 4m length of cable to the solar panel from the first bulb? Also can I connect two sets together, or do I need to order 2 sets? Kind regards Mark
By Mark on May 19,2021

Answer:

The diameter of the bulbs is approximately 8cm. The distance from the panel to the first bulb is 2 metres.
I am afraid that you won't be able to connect two units in one panel.

Question:

Is the casing glass? Can replacements be purchased if one was to break? Thank you for your help. Roger
By Roger Pullin on May 16,2021

Answer:

There are plastic bulbs. I am afraid that they cannot be replaced. 

Question:

How big are the bulbs?
By Andrew Devonshire on May 2,2021

Answer:

its diameter is 8cm 

Question:

Edinburgh USB Solar Micro LED Festoon Lights: what the dimensions of the bulbs please?
By Susan Lonford-Brown on May 1,2021

Answer:

The diameter of the bulbs is approximately 8cm. 

Question:

HI, In your main description it states that the length from the solar panel to first bulb is 4m but further down it states it 2m. Can you please confirm which is correct. Regards Simon
By Simon on Apr 12,2021

Answer:

It is 4m. 

Question:

Do these come on at dusk automatically?
By Trista on Apr 1,2021

Answer:

yes