Can I use any other type of batter or mAH batteries? Where can I purchase the new batteries?
You may put Ni-Cad or Ni-Mh (Nickel Metal Hydride) Rechargeable batteries. Higher mAH is allowed and result in a longer charge time. Battery capacity is rated in milliamps (mAH) and printed on the side of the battery. Do not use Alkaline batteries as they have acid which may ruin the light, in which case would not be replaceable. You can purchase the batteries at an office supply or electronic type store. The Ni-Cd batteries should last for up to 500 full charges (1-2 years) and the bulbs should last for approximately 10,000 hours of burn time. How do solar lights store energy and how do they work? Solar lighting is the safest and easiest kind of outdoor lighting to install. Each light fixture contains a scientifically designed solar collector panel that converts sunlight into electrical energy. This energy is stored in highly efficient rechargeable batteries, used to light the fixture at night. What is the difference between solar lights and incandescent or fluorescent lights? Solar l
