Garden solar lights

[237SJ]

I`ve got three solar lights in the garden and only one works now. One died a death a while ago and now the other one`s gone. I presume the batteries wear out eventually after constantly recharging themselves. Is it possible to buy new rechargeable solar batteries? I`ve only ever seen ones that recharge by being plugged into the mains. Seems a shame to just throw out the lamps.

[queen 1954]

hi, yo
Solar Light Batteries
Pack of 10 AA £7.99 +£2.53 1st P&P Pack of 10 AAA £7.99 +£1.25 1st P&P
www.BuyaBattery.co.uk

[queen 1954]

sorry meant to say you can buy them from here :)

[Wak]

I used to have solar lights and found that the rain water eventually got in and shorted them out. Try putting a plastic bag over the remaining one and see how long it lasts.

[237SJ]

Thanks for your answers. I`ll buy the batteries and give it a go. Was going to throw out the lamps too!
The rain might have shorted my Mum`s lamp as one of hers packed up quite quickly

[deggers316]

4 new solar lights at "homewares" £8

[237SJ]

deggers - I`m considering the environment and not chucking out stuff into landfill!

[Prudie]

Good luck with the new batteries. All i can say after having solar lights is I'll never buy them again.

[AlBags]

Prudie is absolutely correct .. The self-powered sets are absolutely crap.
The lighting wird with a separate solar recharge panel are better, but a loft more expensive.

[deggers316]

if your bothered about the environment 237sj
why by this crap in the first place

[heathfield]

Before spending any dosh, check that the battery terminals and their contacts are clean. Moisture can get inside these lights as Wak says, and this can cause corrosion, resulting in a poor battery connection. Cleaning might be the answer to this common problem and get the lights to work again.

[maggie01]

You can get solar lights so cheap now. that I don't think it is worth replacing the batteries.
We have a pound shop which sells them for obviously £1 and they work great.