2006-10-11 01:48:55 · 6 answers · asked by Cjp 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I already do this, it's fine.
After a few years the batteries will wear out and need to be replaced; also some chargers just don't work as well as others. They're made pretty cheaply nowadays. Try mixing up the batteries to see if it's the battries or the charging units that are causing the lights to not charge properly.
After a real recharge, thye REALLY glow brightly! It's fun!
2006-10-11 04:50:45 · answer #1 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can recharge the batteries! Most solar lights use Ni-Cad batteries and charge just fine in a Ni-Cad charger.
2006-10-11 11:01:44 · answer #2 · answered by departed lime wraith 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unless they're the really cheap solars, they'll charge almost as fast on a cloudy day, as on a clear one.. the clouds don't stop UV (ask anyone that got sunburnt on a cloudy day outdoors).
I've had a set for two years, and it doesn't seem to make much of a difference to them
2006-10-11 09:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by Hagar 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
since solar yard lights work on the UV light spectrum i think a UV lamp on the charger from an electric outlet should do it also
2006-10-11 08:55:40 · answer #4 · answered by Pale Rider 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just use a camera flash. 1 flash will charge it up good to full power.
2006-10-11 08:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by bdat40oz 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes buy yourself a high-powered torch and stand outside shining it on them, this should work a treat.
2006-10-11 08:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋