works well - eventuallyVerified Purchase
I thought there was a fault with the product as it didn't charge, but when I rang the Solar Centre they obviously knew the problem straight away. There should have been an instruction in the box telling you to remove the plastic strip between the batteries and the contacts when installing the light. Apart from that minor hiccup, I'm delighted with the unit. High build quality at a decent price. I'm expecting years of service from this. Recommended. By John Farmer on Oct 14,2017
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Astron Solar Bulkhead light Verified Purchase
Great light. Really pleased with the quality of the product, both the light casing and the solar panel. Light is bright and strong and so far stays on well past being needed. Only issue was that instructions regarding needing to remove the battery isolating tape before use were not included, also that the light needs to be switched on in the dark for the first time was not mentioned. Only found out after a call to Solar Centre to query. By Chris James on Oct 11,2017
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Astron Solar Bulkhead LightVerified Purchase
Very efficient service from solarcentre. The light itself is a good bright light which stays on for hours. By Bernard Fogarty on Sep 6,2017
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Excellent ServiceVerified Purchase
Yesterday the 29th August 2017 I rang the Solar centre saying that my bulkhead light purchased in May this yeà r had stopped giving light, the voice promptly told me that she would send a replacement and guess what arrived this afternoon. That is how a very good company behaves THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Hope this one is OK. By John Tregunna on Aug 30,2017
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Astron Bulkhead LightVerified Purchase
-Good brightness and - despite poor weather here - long working hours.
-On/Off switch not handy to reach (under the glass cover)
-Panel of very clever design, easy mounted
-Overall very recommendable piece of equipment. By Marion Baur on Aug 22,2017
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Astron SolarVerified Purchase
Purchased the Astron solar light so I could illuminate my front porch at night without the expense of getting a mains powered light wired and fitted. Although obviously designed for outside use the light looks great fitted and is suprisingly powerful even on the winter setting.
The lamp itself appears to be well made and has an excellent finish to the cast alloy case. Very pleased with my purchase.
If I could change anything it would be to have the on off switch on the outside of the case rather than under the glass and secondly to have the lead connection hidden behind the base.
Thank you SolarCentre
By P Jones on Aug 22,2017
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Good light, needs clearer instructionsVerified Purchase
The light is now up and working well, and is bright enough to illuminate our long outside flight of steps (at least during summer conditions). It seems rugged and waterproof and am very pleased with it- a good value product.
Not 5 stars because I had some difficulty in getting the light working after installation, since the addendum slip telling me about the need to open the battery casing and remove the insulator strip was missing, and I was then told that it needs to be switched on only after dark, which wasn't clear in the instructions either.. By Rob Primhak on Aug 1,2017
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long lastingVerified Purchase
have just received my second and third solar bulkhead light that are of the same quality and build as the first one that i bought , 2 years ago which is still working as good as new as those that have just arrived .... very good light By david brown on Jun 17,2017
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Long life lightVerified Purchase
I purchased this after my old solar light decided that 2 hours was more than enough tiime for a days work. This bulk head isn't as bright, but it certainly doesn't mind working overtime. I'm a late finisher and even I have seen it go off! By Tony Watts on May 26,2017
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Excellent well made bulkhead.Verified Purchase
Excellent solar lights great for flat in Malta for the roof garden,and stay on all night ,great security for when i am back in the uk. By David Cook on May 11,2017
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Excellent productVerified Purchase
I purchased this light for a shed light outside. It is very easy to fix and the solar panel as a doddle to sort. You fix the bracket to the panel first and then to your wall or surface, all the fixings are in the box provide you just have to read the instructions first. I have tried both lighting modes and the power save mode does give a very slightly dimmer but very functional light, I think that the only thing is you do have to remove the main cover to select another mode but it not too much hassle. One tip is the screw that hold the main light cover on are small so be careful not to lose them. The light does give a very good path of light I would recommend this light for any walk way that has good light access to the sun. I just wish I had found the solar centre before. By Chris Norman on Apr 9,2017
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Pleasing performanceVerified Purchase
Excellent product. Gives very good light . Very easy to instal.Very pleased with the fast service by post.
Only drawback for me were the size of the screws supplied ; this was due to the positioning of the solar PV unit.. I had to place the unit on the slate roof and had to use different size screws,, but this was my preference . All in all excellent system. By Eddie Roberts on Mar 13,2017
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Cool lightVerified Purchase
Very good Solar Light which is doing a great job of illuminating a nativity scene on our village green. Prompt delivery and I agree with the earlier review that easier access to the power mode switch would be an improvement. By Alan Jones on Dec 27,2016
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Excellent productVerified Purchase
First Class product, exceptional build quality providing excellent light coverage, with Fast Efficient service from The Solar Centre as usual. By Robin Plumridge on Dec 4,2016
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Practical giftVerified Purchase
Two have been purchased for Christmas presents for farming friends. Cannot comment on their performance until the New Year. I have been impressed at the efficiency of the delivery and that bodes well for the product. By [email protected] on Oct 12,2016
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You get what you pay forVerified Purchase
Excellent quality item of solid construction. Has been giving approx 6 - 7 hours of light on full power to date! My only minor criticism is that you have to remove the cover to change lighting modes!
Overall I am very pleased with the purchase and consider the light good value.
By J Jones on Sep 14,2016
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Great light Verified Purchase
Having had trouble with electric lights outside our back door getting water into them and shorting I decided to go for the solar option and am really pleased with the light this gives. 'Haven't had it through a winter but so far seems excellent. I dropped one of the 4 X cover fixing bolts down between our decking (!) and have asked for a replacement but nothing received so far and no acknowledgement of my email, but I'm hoping I will get this before any rain. By Sally on Sep 2,2016
Reply from SolarCentre:
Thanks for the review Sally, replacement bolt is on its way to you.
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Astron bulkhead lightVerified Purchase
This really is a great bit of kit, you absolutely get what you pay for!! Strong casing and well designed. Excellent bright light coverage on our patio for a solar light, I have only used it in the summer months so will have to wait for a verdict for winter but so far so good. By Tim on Aug 10,2016
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Astron bulkhead lightVerified Purchase
Solidly built quality and is working away fine . So I would say " good value for money " By Anthony aaHarding on Apr 11,2016
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Excellent lightsVerified Purchase
The bulkhead lights a very good. Brighter than I expected so I have now set them on powersave mode. They work on grey days when we have had no sunshine. Overall very happy with them and the very fast delivery.They are descubed as warm but I would call it white. I would like to see more lights with seperate panels for sale, in a more traditional design. By Andy on Mar 20,2016
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Good value for moneyVerified Purchase
I found after initally leaving the lamp for four days to charge, that the battery was flat. Opening up the lamp I discovered an insulator strip fitted to the end of the battery, that meant that it wasnt making a circuit. I removed the strip, left the battery for another week to charge, and its now working as expected. It gives out a very nice white light, and during December the battery lasts for around 5 hours on the power saving setting. I'm expecting that the duration will improve as the days lengthen. By Graham Blackwell on Dec 22,2015
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BulkheadVerified Purchase
Purchased the solar bulk head light, and when I installed the light i found it wasn't receiving a charge from solar panel. I rang the customer help line and they said the light was a fault. They sent a replacement light out to me within 24 hours. Now that's what I call service .
Well recommended By Ian bunclark on Dec 12,2015
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Bulkhead lightVerified Purchase
A robust good looking item which worked straight away. I was delighted when Solar Centre replaced the light unit free of charge after I managed to drop and break its glass shade while attempting to install it. The telephone support staff were very efficient. By H. Hinchcliffe on Nov 25,2015
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Bulkhead
Waited a long time for this to arrive but it was worth it. Very solid piece of kit that kicks out a nice warm white light. By Dacey on Sep 29,2015