Hi, we have 6 solar powered lanterns outside our restaurant but the problem is that they are very very dim and do not last very long.
This is how they work:
- Solar panels on the top charge 2 AA 1.2v rechargeable batteries.
- When it detects night, the power from the batteries is directed to the LED light in the lantern turning them on.
- They last about 2 hours max before they become dim.
Is it possible to replace the power source (2x AA rechargeable batteries) with a transformer connected to the mains outputting 2.4v? Then just linking up each lantern in parallel? Also the lights are outdoors, is it safe to do this because it is a very low voltage?
Thanks.
This is how they work:
- Solar panels on the top charge 2 AA 1.2v rechargeable batteries.
- When it detects night, the power from the batteries is directed to the LED light in the lantern turning them on.
- They last about 2 hours max before they become dim.
Is it possible to replace the power source (2x AA rechargeable batteries) with a transformer connected to the mains outputting 2.4v? Then just linking up each lantern in parallel? Also the lights are outdoors, is it safe to do this because it is a very low voltage?
Thanks.