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Ring Solar Panel Not Charging: A Troubleshooting Guide
Insufficient sunlight, compatibility problems, defective parts, or faulty installation often cause a Ring solar panel not charging. With the right information and a systematic approach, solar energy can power your Ring devices up quickly. In this guide, you’ll learn step-by-step troubleshooting tips to get your Ring solar panel charging again. Let’s begin troubleshooting your solar…
NiCd vs NiMH for Solar Lights
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (NiMH batteries) are generally the better choice over Nickel Cadmium batteries (NiCd batteries) for most solar light applications today. NiMH offers a higher capacity to store more energy from the sun, lasts longer through more recharge cycles, and is more eco-friendly. However, NiCd can be a good lower-cost option if needed.…
How to Stop Solar Lights from Flashing
Solar lights flicker when they aren’t getting consistent power. This is usually caused by positioning issues, dirt on the solar panel, dying batteries, sensor problems, or faulty wiring. Thankfully, troubleshooting to stop solar lights from flashing is straightforward when you know what to look for. This guide will walk you through the most common causes…
How to Crimp MC4 Connectors
MC4 connectors are crimped using a specialized MC4 crimping tool to attach male and female pins to solar cables, which are then inserted into the connector housings and tightened for a secure connection. This comprehensive guide provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on properly crimping male and female MC4 connectors for solar applications. Let’s get started! Step…
How to Trick a Motion Sensor to Stay On
There are many ways to trick a motion sensor of solar lights and security cameras to stay on. These include wrapping the sensor in aluminum foil to mimic motion, hanging shiny CDs that spin in the breeze, or pointing fans at the detector. This article provides a comprehensive guide to various techniques that will help…
Lithium vs Alkaline Batteries for Solar: A Detailed Comparison
Lithium and alkaline batteries store and provide power for solar lights, gardens, outdoor solar lighting, and off-grid solar systems. However, they have very different compositions and characteristics, making each better suited for certain uses. In this article, we will compare alkaline and lithium batteries in-depth, looking at aspects like construction, voltage, capacity, performance, cost, and…