The Solar Mate III contains all the elements to illuminate two 8 watt flouresent bulbs (equivalent to a 40w bulb) for between eight and eleven hours daily.
Why we love it:
The Solar Mate III delivers twice the power and brightness of the Solar Mate I, for a significantly longer period of illumination. Solar Mate III is a complete solution for generating light for extended periods of time in outbuildings, sheds, caravans and workshops. The Solar Mate III’s twin long life fluorescent tubes illuminate an area of 32m2. Also worth noting, once installed the Solar Mate III kit enables you to easily be able to charge your power tools, run lamps, fans and radio’s etc simply by adding a 150 watt inverter. This source of natural energy is an excellent cost-effective addition to any ethically aware outdoor living space. The Solar Mate III kit provides striking, eco-friendly illumination at excellent value for money.
How does it work?
The Solar Mate III is a solar powered lighting kit in a box. In the box is a solar panel, two low energy light bulbs and all the fixings you’ll need to light 16m2 for between five to seven hours every day (five hours in winter, and seven hours in summer). A standard car/caravan battery is required but is not supplied with this kit. The Solar Mate III comes with a 10 year warranty, and so will easily pay back its investment many times – as there are no electricity bills to be paid! The bulbs supplied have a 3000 hour lifecycle, and are fully replaceable, whereas the solar panel has a life expectancy of 35 years.
Technical Details:
- The 18 watt crystalline solar panel will illuminate a 32sq meter area
- Easy to install, no special tools required, takes about 1.5 hours
- 2 x 12 volt 8 ft fluorescent tube light kits
- Will provide up to 8 hours of light per day
- Tube life of 3,000 hours approximately
- Replacement bulb available from the manufacturer
- 35 year life expectancy from the solar panel
- 10 year warranty (excluding bulb)
What's included:
- 18 watt crystalline solar panel
- Roof/wall fixing kit
- 2 x 8 ft fluorescent tube light kits
- 2 x battery connection clips
- 6 x ring terminals
- Connector block
- Fuse and 8A voltage regulator
- 5 meter cable
Technical Specification:
- Requires a 75 or 85 AH car/caravan battery (not included) but readily available from most motoring/caravanning shops
- Size - 638 x 238 x 25 mm
- Weight - 3.0 kg
- Full instructions included