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LED lantern – Solar Jun Jar

LED lantern review by Gearbest This review is based on a brand called Suoki. We are selling the same Solar LED lantern bottle without the Suoki branding on it.  This review clearly shows how bright these LED lanterns are as well as how versatile and fun they can...

Solar jar art

Consol Solar Jar art -  http://solarglassart.co.za/ We came across this web site where a lady name Joyce is using solar jars to make art.  It’s amazing what can be done when using a little imagination. Joyce’s Story I started doing “arty things” when I was working as a Radiographer. My colleagues were going to all sorts of creative classes and I loved what they were doing,  so I tagged along with them and was hooked. After I retired, I started doing material painting, pottery and decorative art glass which I did for friends. Then I started getting orders. My husband and I discovered Consol Solar Jars when we visited the Consol Shop and he suggested that I use the jars to colour as the LED lights inside would show off the beautiful colours. And that is my story. The Consol Solar Jar is manufactured by Consol Glass, the largest glass manufacturer in Africa and is assembled by Suntoy.  It is a solar light with a solar panel embedded in the lid of a Consol Classic preserve jar.  By using the same method for colouring my pots, I have coloured the glass jars with muted colours that glow when the LEDs inside the lid are on. The solar panel is charged by placing the Consol Solar Jar in the sun and, if fully powered, it will provide light for approximately six hours. They are eco-friendly and require no electricity and may be used in or outdoors. Joyce’s artistry allows the Consol Solar Jar to become a decorative item for colour themed events. They are great festive season gifts.  Please note: Each glass-art item is...

Solar power now being used to disinfect drinking water

From http://solarbottle.org/ Solar Bottle, a solar based water disinfection bottle. Solar Bottle is a low-cost container capable of disinfecting water for people consuming microbiologically contaminated raw water; based in the Solar Water Disinfection process (SODIS), which uses solar energy to destroy the pathogenic microorganisms causing water-borne diseases such us typhus, dysentery and cholera. Pathogens are vulnerable to 2 effects of the sunlight: UV-A radiation and heating by infrared rays. How it works Solar Bottle improves the solar purification process. The large surface augments the UV_A rays collection and the reflective face absorbs infrared rays, improving temperature and disinfection. The reduced thickness of the bottle facilitates both transportation and storage. Fill Contaminated water is filled into the 4 litres SOLAR BOTTLE specifically designed to enhance the efficiency of the SODIS process. Expose The SOLAR BOTTLE is then exposed to full sunlight for 6 hours, during the exposure UV-A and infrared rays destroy the pathogens present in the water. The Bottle holds up to 4 litres of water and the handle integrates the angular regulation needed to improve sun exposure depending in which latitude of the world the process is executed. Drink! Clean drinking water in 6 hours! The SOLAR BOTTLE is expected to last 6 months of intense use, after this period the transparency reduces and the bottle will be out of use. The Solar Bottle Solar Bottle is a low-cost container capable of disinfecting water for people consuming micro-biologically contaminated raw water; based in the SODIS (Solar Water Disinfection) system. Double Face The PETG container has a dual face: a transparent face for maximum UV-A rays collection and an aluminium face that absorbs the infrared sun rays augmenting the temperature and improving disinfection....

Waterproof solar lantern advantages

Waterproof solar lantern There are many solar lanterns on in the marketplace today. What makes our solar lantern better you may ask?   We think there are many distinct advantages over other solar lanterns. Advantages: Waterproof, store your keys, cell phones or other valuables inside. IP66 rated.  (Not for water storage) USB rechargeable, this allows the solar lantern to be charged quickly Foldable, easy to store or keep in backpack when hiking or camping Lithium polymer battery of very high quality giving up to 12 hours lighting Break resistant, the silicone bottle is break proof.  The neck is made of durable ABS 50 000 hour LED working time Flashing mode, good for roadside emergencies Detachable handle, easy to hang anywhere Lightweight, only 200g Can be branded easily, makes a great corporate gift Silicone LED solar waterproof lantern specifications: Main Technical Parameter: Lighting Solar charge Input voltage (750W/㎡) ≥5.5V Output voltage (Resistance 500Ω) ≥5.0V Output current (Resistance 500Ω) ≥10mA Input voltage 5.0±0.2V Charging port Micro USB port The Max. Luminous Flux of high-brightness ≥100Lm The Max. Luminous Flux of low-brightness ≥50Lm Run time(high-brightness after fully charged) ≥5 hours Run time(low-brightness after fully charged) ≥12 hours Input charging Max current ≥180mA Fully charged time by external power adapter about 5 hours Product Specification Specification of built-in battery 1000mAh/3.7V Lithium polymer battery            ...