What I like about your video most is that you showed me how to shorten the space between lights so I don't have to shorten the string. I always hate cutting into light strings and LEDs are often designed for a certain load. Thanks for the great inspiration!
@leiaspillane37862 жыл бұрын
This is the first video about this that discussed the batteries. Thank you
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@joejohnson26573 жыл бұрын
Well this video could not be more timely. My wife bought lights pretty much just like yours off of Amazon for our pergola. Ours is more of a square over our patio. The lights arrived yesterday. Different company...Brightech but the same Edison LED solar lights. We had cheapies before just like you. The bulbs eventually filled with rain water and that was the end of that story. The rain water froze in the winter and blew up a few. Hopefully the new ones will stand up to the weather. As always thanks for sharing!
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! See if yours need charged for three days beforehand too. That was the biggest lesson for me.
@joejohnson26573 жыл бұрын
@@Jennyfromtheshop Mine says charge the solar panel for at least 8 hours before initial use.
@joejohnson26573 жыл бұрын
Our solar panel is not as big as yours... maybe half the size.
@alexfesta63232 жыл бұрын
after installation nothing worked ,everything done correctly if it still does not work . the bulbs need to be tightened
@Eva34Dud Жыл бұрын
Lol this happened to me. Wouldn't work... bulbs are kind of special. We need to make sure they are tightened.
@debbiekenyon5731 Жыл бұрын
Same with me I even bought another box from Costco and they still don’t work either and we’ve done everything the way it supposed to be. It’s not that hard. I’ll go and re-tighten my balls right now.
@lawrencejacobs69503 жыл бұрын
Just bought two boxes for my pergola and your video was very simple to understand. Thank you!
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
Oh awesome! Thank you!
@chrishouston6210Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. This video was on point. Unfortunately I don’t have the version with the remote control, ugh. 😩
@thegreggreenlivestream56543 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this short and to the point. Extremly helpful😀
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wanted to hit all the key features but not put people to sleep. 😅
@Woody54321Ай бұрын
Thank you Jenny. This video is very helpful. Cheers from Massachusetts
@JennyfromtheshopАй бұрын
Glad to hear it! Cheers from Ohio!
@pt61087 күн бұрын
Excellent instructions! Thank you!
@Jennyfromtheshop7 күн бұрын
@@pt6108 Thanks for watching!
@marceaton31283 жыл бұрын
Hold onto that pointed stake for Vampires, Easy to follow directions. Thanks for sharing.
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
Lol🤣
@TG-qf5jn2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jen, I wanted to ask if a light string connected to another string that has the solar panel could work together? Or would I need a solar panel for each string?
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I believe each string has it’s own panel. I don’t think there’s a way to connect the strings and use one panel.
@tobyswanger46535 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It didn't show how to separate mounting bracket for install. I was trying to pry... 😅😅
@Jennyfromtheshop5 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@staciekuebel2008Ай бұрын
What is the auto option on back of panel??
@jackpotherrera Жыл бұрын
Hey i bought mine but the light bulbs came separate and when I tried to attach them they didnt screw in. Have you heard of this or anybody else had this problem?
@Jennyfromtheshop Жыл бұрын
That’s odd, mine were assembled and it had a spare I think. Are they from Sunforce?
@troyhenry32672 жыл бұрын
So the lights will come on regardless if left on, however, with the remote, you can choose to turn them off? Right?
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
It depends which model you buy. Sunforce makes some products that are dusk to dawn and come on automatically. My set in this video do not, you must turn them on/off with the remote. Or, turn them on at dusk and leave them until the stored power is used up. I think mine last around four hours if left on.
@troyhenry32672 жыл бұрын
@@Jennyfromtheshop can you buy these online if not a Costco member?
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
@@troyhenry3267 Yes! I have some saved in my affiliate link on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/missdewaltjennifercline/photo/amzn1.spark.v2.spark.460def41-28d4-4389-a8be-8cdacc5b0c43
@charleshicks6109Ай бұрын
What size bit for screwing the G big screws? It does not say in the instructions manual.
@JennyfromtheshopАй бұрын
I filmed this several years ago and honestly don’t know. I always hold the drill bit up to the screw and choose one slightly smaller. Sorry that isn’t a direct answer but it’s always best to not over drill the hole.
@BopKitBill2 жыл бұрын
Does it need to be dark for these lights to work?
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bill! Mine will actually turn on during the day if I use the remote, but it’s kind of a waste so I only activate them at night.
@BopKitBill2 жыл бұрын
@@Jennyfromtheshop Thanks, I'm looking at using them in a barn w/sensor outside...barn has no elec... Just wanna charge the sensor/batts outside & carry it in and connect to the string when i'm working in the barn...(The property is a fixerupper out in the country) ...Thx
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
@@BopKitBill Sounds lovely! I’m going to be doing the same idea with their motion type lights in my shed. I’m mounting the solar panel on the roof outside but the lights inside. Same deal, no electric. Depending what version you get of these lights, they might have a remote turn on vs dusk/dawn feature.
@babyh21212 жыл бұрын
Great video! How long do the lights stay illuminated if they’re left on?
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
Probably about 4-5 hours. They’re always off by morning.
@darleneharding24613 ай бұрын
So you charge not connecting to lights? Or connect to the lights?
@Jennyfromtheshop3 ай бұрын
Either or, but the panel button should be in the off position during the first charge. Thats the most important part.
@mriamy1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, but could you tell me why my remote is not working???
@Jennyfromtheshop Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t want to answer for the company, I only put this video together for them. Possibly the battery has gone bad or the connection between the lights/panel is loose?
@paulherr19373 ай бұрын
Nuce Vud. Thank You.
@djjc763 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I got mine from Costco and was working perfectly fine with the remote. I switched it from ON to OFF and then ON to manually turn it on while outside. The remote control no longer works to turn them on or off (red light turns on on the remote control). Does anyone have a clue if I need to somehow reset this system?
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
I’m not entirely sure, please reach out to their customer service at info@sunforceproducts.com
@wdeering112 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem. I have two strings which were working together with the same remote, now neither respond to the remote.
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
@@wdeering11 Please call their customer service number in the description. I only have one strand so didn’t have this problem.
@peterpostiglione51502 жыл бұрын
@@wdeering11 hey did you ever figure out how to fix the remote?
@wdeering112 жыл бұрын
@@peterpostiglione5150 no… but after contacting sunforce they sent me replacements a couple of weeks ago.
@BopKitBill2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Great video thanks! I need to position the solar panel further from the lights. Is there an adapter or some such that would facilitate that or could I make something?
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bill! I’m not sure, I don’t work for the company, I just made this video showing the product. Their customer service info is in the description though if you’d like to ask them. I did suggest some type of an extension last year when I put lights around my gazebo but staked the solar panel into the ground.
@rogisanchez77522 жыл бұрын
Hi. Great video. Quick question about the initial charge. So if the strings are not connected, is the switch supposed to be in the ON position? Thank you!
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know that it would matter because nothing would be trying to pull energy, but just in case, leave it in off, then attach, then flip on. Thank you for watching and I hope you love them! Sunforce is sending me more products to show soon.
@phildoublet60132 жыл бұрын
How the heck do you open the battery compartment in the remote? You made it look so easy and I can't figure it out.
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
I’m getting to this late, I’m sorry! You either figured it out or broke it out of frustration. If you look at one side, there are ridges you’ll need to push over towards the main compartment, then slide out. I might to a quick video on this.
@AntonioClaudioMichael3 жыл бұрын
Cool video Jennifer
@AntonioClaudioMichael3 жыл бұрын
Turned out very nice
@layetter95232 жыл бұрын
Hello we have multiple strings of these lights and they aren't pairing together so the remotes are interfering and we can't get all the strings to be lit simultaneously. Please help!!
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry you’re having trouble! I only made the demo video for Sunforce using one strand, so I don’t have that problem. Please contact the company for help, see description for info.
@lea_moore3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I bought the same product you have, the manual says it should charge for 3 days. Does the light bulb light up even after just 1 day of charging? Mine is not working with 2 days charged.
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
Mine lit up right away without charging prior, although you’re correct, the manual recommends three days prior. Double check the internal batteries are inserted properly and that the cord has a good connection. If it still isn’t working (mine need the remote to activate) call Sunforce directly.
@calcaldwell54702 жыл бұрын
Both my sets were working great but when I switched the panel off one set then on again, the remote no longer worked for that set. Batteries are fine of course. Have you seen this problem?
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
Hi Cal! I only have this one set that I used for demonstration purposes. Are you able to contact customer service for Sun Force? I included their info in the description in case anyone had problems outside of my knowledge.
@RandomGlow4442 жыл бұрын
I have the same exact problem! I don’t know what to do!!
@nancyroberts66158 ай бұрын
Same problem here
@lindafong3553 жыл бұрын
Hello, does anyone know if using the remote is optional? Can the lights just go on when it gets dark without having to turn it on with the remote?
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
As I understand it, the model at Costco is remote control activated, but there is a model on Amazon that’s dusk to dawn without the remote. www.amazon.com/dp/B08HQGLT3C/?coliid=I1TGX5WQFMIGQ6&colid=129V9WPY1Q8BD&psc=1
@kellykanehomechicpeek11392 жыл бұрын
For the life of me, I cannot open the battery compartment on the remote. Does anyone have suggestions. I did it last year when we bought it, but can seem to open the thing.\
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kelly! Did the screws get stripped or deteriorate from exposure?
@BopKitBill2 жыл бұрын
Only one bulb lights....the last one of string. So I unboxed another string and got the same? I suppose that means I'm doing something wrong. I didn't uncoil the strings since I simply want to test them before the install. Anyone know why only the last bulb in the string would light....also it's not dead bulbs as when I swap them to that socket they work....but only in that socket!
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
The panel needs charged before using but even so, I’d uncoil them. Possibly it’s interrupting the flow? If neither works, call or email their customer service. I put the contact info in the description. 💛
@BopKitBill2 жыл бұрын
@@Jennyfromtheshop Had the panels alone in bright sun for 4 days
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
Oh, ok! Then uncoil the strands so you’ll know for sure.
@BopKitBill2 жыл бұрын
@@Jennyfromtheshop Yup did that and got the same result....Out of 4 strands 3 have the end bulb syndrome and a 4th string is all dark....I called sunforce on got a message...told to email...out of patience though...and i act bought 6 strings tot but they all going back to costco....I'm a ret EE and tho they were cheap this is not a bargain...thxs for your effort tho
@trigeminalneuralgia13 жыл бұрын
Can you leave them up year round…in the snow?
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
I asked the company, they advised to store them for winter. 👍
@tornado96322 ай бұрын
How long can they stay on till?
@Jennyfromtheshop2 ай бұрын
That sort of depends on how much light the panel gets. I’m in Ohio, and the lights typically last about 4-5 hours. They’re off when I wake up in the morning.
@tornado96322 ай бұрын
@Jennyfromtheshop perfect thanks! I bought the product and am getting ready to try them out
@Jennyfromtheshop2 ай бұрын
@@tornado9632 Hope you love them!
@priscillas39533 жыл бұрын
Hi quick question did you just install one box of lights? i bought 2 boxes and im trying the remotes and one set turns off and also turns off the other both remotes will not turn on both sets.... just wondering if anyone has had the same problem and how did you make your remotes work for the each set.
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
Hi Priscilla! I only have one strand but the customer service email is info@sunforceproducts.com or the phone # is 1-888-478-6435. I don’t know if they’re programmable to turn on both? This is the first I’m hearing this particular issue. ❤️
@Peteqq10003 жыл бұрын
I also brought 2 boxes of the solar light I had the same problem, it seem like the remote is interfere with 2 solar panel. 1 on and 1 off or vice-versa when the button pressed, I even separate the solar panel 15 foot apart still same. Going to call customer service for solutions.
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
@@Peteqq1000 Yes, please call customer service. I only have the one strand but know the remotes are supposed to turn on/off each strand.
@Reagan687463 жыл бұрын
Hello , I had the same problems with the remote . I bought 10 boxes but when I turn on and off with remote only some on and others off .
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
@@Reagan68746 Hi Ryan! Please call customer service 888-478-6435 or email @sunforceproducts.com. I believe each strand is supposed to work independently.
@AntonioClaudioMichael3 жыл бұрын
Nice informative video
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I worked hard on this! Hours of editing. 💪
@AntonioClaudioMichael3 жыл бұрын
@@Jennyfromtheshop its always the editing that takes longer then recording
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioClaudioMichael Yes, especially this much information with wording and everything. Glad you understand being a fellow creator.
@AntonioClaudioMichael3 жыл бұрын
@@Jennyfromtheshop never easy jam packing information in a short video and yes as a fellow creator I totally understand and you always kill it good work as always Jennifer hugs glad your doing well
@darleneharding24613 ай бұрын
I didn't get a remote???
@Jennyfromtheshop3 ай бұрын
Sunforce makes all kinds of kits with different features. Was yours supposed to include a remote? Is it listed on the box?
@BayouDad3 ай бұрын
My version didn’t have a remote.
@themayorbnb3 жыл бұрын
Nice work in the vid. Heading to Vegas. Send me some numbers and luck 😎
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
Red, 29 11
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
Don’t even know if what I said makes sense lol. First thing that came to mind. Good luck!
@JOSELOPEZ-sy1zu Жыл бұрын
Remote is not working
@Jennyfromtheshop Жыл бұрын
That stinks! I added Sunforce’s customer service number to the description. I don’t work for them but they should be able to help.
@crazymike48943 жыл бұрын
Cool. 👍🏻
@Jennyfromtheshop3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike!
@thepracticalaudiophile Жыл бұрын
Don't like them. No auto sensor for daylight or sundown to automatically turn on and off.
@Jennyfromtheshop Жыл бұрын
Other variations of this product have dusk to dawn features. The one in this video has a remote control.
@thepracticalaudiophile Жыл бұрын
@@Jennyfromtheshop I was bummed because it looks very well made.
@Jennyfromtheshop Жыл бұрын
@@thepracticalaudiophile It is well made, just doesn’t have that particular feature. I’d personally prefer the dusk to dawn option over manual on/off as well. Certain models are made to be sold in specific stores with slight variations.
@lensmeltzer12 жыл бұрын
There is nothing of value in this video that is not in the instructions or common sense. How many hours of direct sunlight does it need or will it charge with partial sunlight? How long will the lights stay lit in the evening before you are left in the dark. Is there warning light flickering lights, dimmed lights, or do they just turn off?
@Jennyfromtheshop2 жыл бұрын
It needs direct sunlight as I mentioned in the video. The rest of the questions will vary depending on location however I’m in Ohio, so if I turn mine on at night (typically it gets dark around 8:30 - 9:00 pm) they will last about 4-5 hours and dim as the power drains to off. I created this instruction video at the direction of Sunforce, so any information you see is what they wanted me to cover. Their customer service information is in the description if you’d like more details.