Frequently Asked Questions - Truro Solar Motion Light

This may prevent the dusk sensor from working, it does depend on how close the light is. The only way to really test this would be to purchase one and place it in the area you want to place the light (without fully installing so you can return it) or alternatively find a different place for the light so it will not be near the street light. 

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Please charge your light in the off posistion for 3 - 5 days before installing your light. 

Once activated this light stays on for 30 seconds after a single trigger. We do have others which stay on longer, such as our EVO SMD 

Hi Robert, The lumens on this light is 80 the battery come with this light so only after a few years if the battery runs flat you may need to replace it.

Hi Katherine, the light come with a rechargable battery in it. We would suggestto place the light in a sunny position in the switched off position for 3 to 5 days let the battery gather a charge and then turn it on should work nicely. The light will only need to be switched off left to charge when we have those dark gloomy winted days. 

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Here is the link for the bettery for this light:

https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/SolarCentre_18650_2600mAh_Lithium_Ion_Rechargeable_Battery-857-5.html

This light stays on for 30 seconds after a single trigger.

Hello, Thank you for your question.

We do yes, https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/SolarCentre_18650_2600mAh_Lithium_Ion_Rechargeable_Battery-857-5.html

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This light stays on for 30 seconds after a single trigger. If the bush that is moving is within the motion dection zone then yes there is a chance it will continue to trigger this. 

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The Ip rating for the Truro is  IP44.

It should be an 18650 battery, 2000mAh

Hi, 
The battery in the Truro can be replaced by unscrewing the cap on the underside of the unit, removing the screws, and simply removing the battery to replace it. The step-by-step instructions can be viewed here: https://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/PDF/instructions/Truro-Solar-Motion-Light-Instructions.pdf

Hi Nick, Yes, the whole flat surface top of the light is the solar panel 

Correct, the light is off when no motion is detected. 

It cannot unfortunately 

Please open the unit and double-check as the type of battery that this unit uses was changed. You will either need AA batteries or a Lithium battery. 

There is an on/off switch button on this light. 

This light will only illuminate every time it detects motion and it will stay on for approximately 30 seconds. It works only when is dark. 

The light will stay on for 30 seconds after a single trigger.

I am afraid not, it cannot be adjusted. 

I am afraid not, the range of the PIR sensor cannot be changed. 

Yes, these lights can be installed on a fence. 

I am afraid not. The light needs to receive some direct daylight without any shadows and obstructions. 

The backplate screws onto the wall and then the light is attached. 

This light does not come on dimly, once motion has ceased the light will turn off. 

The light comes with a bulb installed. 

The light will stay on for 30 seconds after a single trigger.

The batteries can be found here 

No sorry, this can only be fixed onto flat surfaces.

Yes we do supply the batteries, please do check before purchasing as the batterires recently changed. They were these however they recently changed to these 

Please do make sure that the alley is not north facing and covered by anything at all or heavily shaded. There might be trial and error as to how high it goes to find the pup. 

No, it will not work and we do not recommend this. 

Yes you are able to fix these to fencing posts/panels. 

If there is any artificial light getting onto the panel in the evening it will assume it is daytime and will not come on in the evening, so please make sure it is clear of any lamps. 

The Truro Motion cannot be adjusted. The lights that can be adjusted are in the SMD range. 

The range is 6m, this cannot be adjusted on the Truro Motion. There are other security lights such as EVO SMD Range which you can adjust the range. 

Currently, have no plans for a black version

It comes on for 30 seconds, this is not adjustable. You can adjust our SMD Range. 

The rating would be IP44

We would be happy to help! Drop us an email to [email protected] and we will have a look at the best place. Before sending the photo, please be mindful that if your porch is north facing we would not recommend the Truro, so please if it is north facing we would recommend another light. 

The Truro Motion battery will not need changing, we just recommend leaving it in the 'off' position outside and charging for 3 days.  Please do not charge behind glass or situate the light in a north facing location. 

Warm soapy water is perfect for cleaning solar panels.

Yes, a car would trigger the light is within range.

The PIR is positioned at the front of the light so will not be able to pick up movement directly below it but will be able to approximately 2-3 steps in front. 

Yes.

Yes. that would work, electric tape works to block the detection. 

No, these are just motion activated. 

Unfortunately, the range is not adjustable.  

You can buy a replacement battery here

Most people install them on fence posts vs the fence itself, the light has a back plate that you screw to a wall or post then attach the light onto the plate.

80Lumens.

The Truro Motion stays on for approximately 30 seconds after it stops detecting motion. Our SMD range offers adjustable timings.

No sorry, only in the metal/stainless steel finish. 

The panel is part of the light for the Truro Motion Light.

All solar lights will charge even without direct sunlight, so it really depends on how much light would get to the panel along with the usage of the light. The solar panel is built into the light and can not remove. Our remote panel range can be found here

The Truro Motion is only triggered via motion. The Truro Motion stays on for approximately 30 seconds after it stops detecting motion.

The Truro Motion has a Litihium Ion 18650 battery.

It's hard to say, the higher the light the greater the spread of light. I would recommend testing the location with the light before fully install it.

The Truro Motion doesn't have a film on the panel so you can remove it from plastic protection bag and install.

It sounds like it could be a problem, the more direct sunlight the better. This light uses a PIR and only comes on when movement is picked up so it would depend on how often the light is likely to trigger vs how much charge you will need. 

The LED colour temperature is 4000K making it a warm white light output and the same and the non motion Truro.

We would expect the battery to last a least 2-3 years. The warranty is 12months. The battery is easily replaceable 

Between 1.5 -2m off the ground.  The higher off the ground the more spread of light.  We always suggest testing the lights position before permanently installing.

For the best results allow to charge for 3 days with the light switched off.

The Truro Motion should be perfect for this job as it stays on for approximately 30 seconds after it stops detecting motion.

The Truro Motion will stay activated for approximately 30 seconds after it stops detecting motion.

It has an up to 6m detection range, there's a diagram that forms part of the image gallery that may help further.

You can't, the first light in the range that has adjustments is the Evo SMD.

The only remote control light we have is the Evo SMD, we do have the Shield which is adjustable. See it here

Hi Zak, it sounds likely it would work but just depends on how much light would hit the sensor which in built into the panel. It would be best to test the location before installing. 

Yes, the light will only detect motion and activate after dusk.

The Truro Motion activates for approximately 30 seconds after motion ceases. You may be better of going with the Evo SMD which has adjustable PIR options.

Yes, it uses 1 x 3.7v Li-ion battery, we don't sell these at present however we have plans to add them to the range in the future.

The Truro Motion has a range of up to 6m.

The Evo SMD is the first security light in our range with adjustable detection settings.

There's probably some charge in the battery from new however we always recommend the 3 day charge to top the battery up. It should only activate after dark with the switch in the on position.

At this time of year it's worth giving them 3 days to fully top the battery up. After this they should see you through winter as they'll have plenty of spare in the battery. As with all lights they do charge on cloudy days, the amount just varies with the thickness of the cloud.

We've added a diagram to the site showing the full dimensions.

I am sorry but this is not available in black and there are no plans to release a black version.

This is not a stupid question as a number of solar products will not charge in the off position however we have designed the Truro motion so that it will charge in the off position.

Yes, the Truro Motion light will only activate when motion is detected at night.