Frequently Asked Questions - Geo 4 - Mains Free Solar Lighting Kit

Question:

Is it possible to connect an exterior motion sensor light to work along with switch controlled interior lights ?
By Dan Smith on Aug 24,2021

Answer:

I am afraid not. That won't be possible. 

Question:

Hi, Can larger or an additional solar panel be added to increase the charging rate, particularly in winter? Thanks
By Colin on Dec 29,2020

Answer:

Yes, this is a modular kit, so another panel can be added. 

Question:

Could I attach standard (normally mains powered) LED garden post lights? Obviously with appropriate buried cable.
By Nigel Massey on Apr 29,2020

Answer:

No, sorry! We would not recommend this. 

Question:

Could I use this kit with 2 switches to allow independent lighting of a pair of linked garages, i.e 1 switch in each garage allowing lighting in either garage A, garage B and garage A + B when required?
By Stuart Mathieson on Feb 17,2020

Answer:

Yes, 2 switches would work

Question:

Could this type of system be used to light a standard Street lamp? Or would it require a stronger system. Do you have one? If a more powerful system were used could it be linked into the grid to provide power that was not used?
By Richard Conway-Hyde on Jan 18,2020

Answer:

No, Sorry this would not be suitable. 

 

 

Question:

Could I use this system, with an inverter, to charge the batteries for my cordless power tools?
By John Starkie on Dec 12,2018

Answer:

We wouldn't recommend it as these kit are designed for lighting however, it would work but could limit the life of the battery if you drain it too much and too often.  If you only needed to charge once every 4-7days in summer months it may work.

Question:

Hello. I looking to put a solar light system in to my dog kennels (block of four) and was wandering if their is a suitable heat bulb that runs with this system
By Ian jane on Sep 29,2017

Answer:

These kits are designed for lights but you could run a heat lamp too. You really need to look into the power usage of a heat lamp as it likely to be to high for this if used regularly.

Question:

Hi, I do not think that 10m of cable supplied with the Geo4 kit will be sufficient for me to connect from the location of the battery to all light sockets. Is it possible to use up to 10m more cable and if so, will this have a detrimental affect to the amount of light produced?
By Phil Hopkinson on Oct 2,2016

Answer:

Hi Phil, 

10meters is the standard we supply, but feel free to contact us here: https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/pages/contact_us.html and we'd be able to add more for a small cost. The length of the wire does reduce performance so it's best to keep the length as short as you can however the difference between 10m and 15m likely to be very limited.

 

 

Question:

Can this solar lighting kit be fitted for outside use in all weathers?
By Bob Guest on Oct 1,2016

Answer:

The GEO kit is design for the panel to be outside and the lights inside.

Question:

Hi, Can I wire the lights in parallel with separate light switches, 3 lots of 2 lights, each with a different light switch?
By Paul on Oct 13,2015

Answer:

Yes.

Question:

I am interested in the GEO4 kit. Please can you advise what battery I would need to purchase?
By ALAN IRVINE on Aug 10,2014

Answer:

We recommend the 104Ah battery which you can add to the your order at time of purchasing.

Question:

Hi. Would it possible to add a PIR lamp and laptop/phone charging facility to a geo 3 or 4 size kit, for occasional use, or would you need a larger panel?
By Dr Martin on Jan 23,2014

Answer:

Yes it is possible, it all depends on how much you need to use the lights / laptop, etc. You can add an inverter to the battery that presents as a 3 pin plug socket to use as required. A PIR and floodlight can be easily added to the lighting circuit.