Suck UK Sun Jar Solar Light, Yellow

Manufacturer: Suck Uk
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Product Description

When the standard lightbulb was invented, naturally, we applauded. But science means progress - and the world is now looking for alternative ways to light up our homes. This is one of the best we've found. Inside the Sun Jar is a highly efficient solar cell, a rechargeable battery and three low energy LED lamps. When the jar is placed in direct sunlight, the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. When it gets dark or lights are turned off, this energy powers the three natural-coloured LED lamps inside the jar. The frosted glass of the jar then diffuses the light, giving the appearance of trapped sunlight.

Product Details

Solar panel, beautifully designed into a traditonal masons storage jar
The solar panel charges the light during the day and sensors switch on at dusk to create a warm mood light
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor usage
105 x 105 x 160 mm frosted jar
Water proof

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disappointing

Review Date: March 13, 2010

Reviewer: Cara Grant, dartmoor

was a bit disappointed as the light is a very orange street lamp type glow and its not as bright as i thought it would be. otherwsie great, waterproof, looks good during the day.

Golden Glow

Review Date: March 8, 2010

Reviewer: Frances,

We've had two of these... (had to get a replacement when the first one got dropped - oops!) and I agree with what some others have said about consistency.

Our first one was ok. We liked it but it needed some serious sunshine to get it going, and in the middle of winter that was a bit hard to come by, so sometimes it took a couple of days to charge properly. But once it was charged it was lovely and gave off a beautiful golden glow, which gradually faded after a couple of hours, so perfect for my son to go to bed with it on in his room, and by the time we were ready for bed ourselves it had gone out.

The second one though - wow! Sitting on a windowsill even on a dull day is enough to charge it up to last for... well, I don't know how long because I turn it off when we go to bed! Certainly longer than 3 hours and it's still going strong.

What I would do is to give it a go, and if the one you get seems to be one of the not-so-good ones then send it back and ask for a replacement. The good ones are excellent and well worth it, so maybe if they get enough returned then they might work on consistency!

Structurally they are very sturdy (as long as you don't drop them on a brick floor - they ARE glass!) and very attractive. When fully charged it really looks like you have trapped sunshine inside it! My son (aged 6) thinks it's fabulous!

Looks good but can't get enough sunlight during the UK Winter to charge

Review Date: January 29, 2010

Reviewer: James Noe, London, England

Looks nice and when fully charged, but put on a window sill in direct sunlight in cloudy January "sunshine" in southern England gives enough charge for about 1-3 hours

Light or faint glow?

Review Date: January 19, 2010

Reviewer: P. Chotak, Loughborough UK

Bought this product for my daughter as a night lite. good quality product, but as its main function is to emit light, it may be disappointing for some. The faint glow emitted is nothing like strong enough to read by, I think it will work nicely as a night light once the sun starts to shine. As all we have now is short grey winter days there is only sufficent charge for a couple of hours (faint glow)before I have to revert to her back up night light.

nice idea

Review Date: January 13, 2010

Reviewer: J. Hilario, Sintra, Portugal

Not very effective as a light, but it's a great idea. It should charge automatically with out the need to turn it on. The switch should only be applied to light up the lamp. (engineering comment :))