Suck UK Sun Jar Solar Light, LED, Yellow
Product Description
When the standard lightbulb was invented, naturally, we applauded. But science means progress – and the world is now looking for alternative ways to light up our homes. This is one of the best we’ve found. Inside the Sun Jar is a highly efficient solar cell, a rechargeable battery and three low energy LED lamps. When the jar is placed in direct sunlight, the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. When it gets dark or lights are turned off, this energy powers the three natural-coloured LED lamps inside the jar. The frosted glass of the jar then diffuses the light, giving the appearance of trapped sunlight.
- Solar panel, beautifully designed into a traditonal masons storage jar
- The solar panel charges the light during the day and sensors switch on at dusk to create a warm mood light
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor usage
- 105 x 105 x 160 mm frosted jar
- Water proof
I bought my sun jar recently and was delighted with it’s lovely warm orange glow. I also loved the idea of being able to leave it outside to recharge and have it glowing again by nightfall. I’ve been disappointed however with how little it recharged. I tried changing the battery but the same problem occurs – the first night it glows brightly and is lovely. The second a little less…etc…etc until there is nothing left. I live in the Canary Islands and we have quite a bit of sun even in winter – if it doesn’t work very well here it must be worse in the UK. I’ve ended up charging the battery in a charger because the jar is pretty but that does rather defeat the object of a solar powered light!
Rating: 2 / 5
I am very disappointed with this. The problem seems to be that the build quality/quality control is very inconsistent. I bought one as a birthday present for my brother and another for myself. It turned out that he had previously bought one for his girlfriend so we had three to compare against each other.
The good- My brothers one was great, it glowed really nicely and would charge up on his living room windowsill, no small feat when you consider that he lives in the west of Scotland, a place not known for its sunny climate.
The mediocre- His girlfriend one also charges on the windowsill and glows, but nowhere near as brightly. Having said that both will light in his living room with other lamps on.
The bad-Mine! I live in Nottinghamshire and I am lucky enough to have a conservatory but mine more or less refuses to charge any more than enough to produce a pitiful glow and if you turn on any other light, no matter how dim, it will just go out.
If you are lucky enough to get a good one then you have a lovely product; if not then you get a disappointingly expensive jam jar and given that we got one really good one out of three the odds are not that good. If you are thinking of buying one of these then bear in mind that you are likely to be playing sun jar roulette. Tighten up your quality control suck uk or your company name will find itself appended to your product.
Rating: 1 / 5
Bought this and the Sun Jar to sit in the conservatory on those lazy sunny afternoons, and that is exactly what you need to charge it properly. Bright days are not good enough so I was a little disappointed when I bought this in the winter and the charge didn’t last long. However, now we have some decent sun the jars charge and glow with a dreamlike presence, and is well worth the money. They look so magical glowing in the corner, as if some fairy had been caught ib the jar.
Rating: 4 / 5
Purchased this as a Chrismas present. Charge life is very short at present due to the short days and poor sunlight (it’s early February and we don’t get a very long glow despite the jar being on a south facing window sill). When it works it gives out a very pleasant glow, but don’t expect several hours ‘sun’ during winter months
Rating: 3 / 5
I was given a sun jar recently, and it really is absolutely beautiful. There isn’t enough light to read by, but the glow it gives is so very comforting and cosy, and for atmospheric mood lighting, I can’t imagine anything nicer. It makes a wonderful nightlight – very warm and soothing, and because it doesn’t plug into the wall, you don’t need to worry about frying your lampshades or wasting electricity.
Its being a jar very much adds to the romance of it; almost as if you went on a picnic that day, went into the woods with a jar to catch tadpoles or butterflies and caught the sun instead – really sort of magical. Its being solar powered means it will last for an age, so the initial cost is ultimately well worth it.
This is a lovely, lovely little thing, and it’s very muchly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5