How to Turn on Solar Lights
One way of lighting up a walkway or illuminating an object in your yard is to use solar lighting. Solar lighting is usually quick to install and requires no wiring. The solar lights work off batteries. The sun charges the battery during the day, and the lights turn on once the sun goes down. Some lights however have a switch to turn the lights on and off. Often when installing the lights for the first time, people forget to turn on the solar lights initially. The most difficult part about turning on solar lights is finding the switch in the first place. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Check the side of each solar light for a toggle switch. Many of the smaller solar lights used specifically for spotlighting an object have a toggle "On/Off" switch on the side. Switch the toggle to the opposite direction with your finger to turn on the solar light.
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Turn the top cover of the solar light counterclockwise if you have straight solar lights that attach to the end of a pole or stake. Remove the top cover just as you would when replacing the battery. The "On/Off" switch is under the top cover near the battery compartment.
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Remove the decorative bottom of solar lights that hang to the side of a pole. Again this is the same method you would use when replacing the battery. Turn the "On/Off" switch by the battery compartment to the "On" position.
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Disassemble other solar lights just as you would do when replacing the batteries on any other type of solar light configuration. Look for the "On/Off" switch near the battery compartment.
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Tips & Warnings
Some solar lights do not have an "On/Off" switch. If your lights do not and the lights are not working, clean the lens and ensure that the lights are getting full sun during the day. Change the batteries if necessary.
