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74giggles

04/4/2014 at 10:40pm
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I'm after a new lantern/torch for camping. It has got to be solar for various reasons and I wondered if anyone has any thoughts on these solar camping lantern

I need something a little brighter than these which are great for sitting around relaxing in the tent.

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The solar cell sections in the photo are rectangular, this suggests that they are polycrystalline, monochrystalline solar cells are cut from circular crystals and some have rounded corners. This unit should be charged from the mains before leaving home and then you have to hope that the solar pad can top it up ahead of how much you are using it.
The hanging light is little more than a garden light with a hook.

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bobmel

04/4/2014 at 11:49pm
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Rubbish can't beat these

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Quote: Originally posted by bobmel on 04/4/2014
Rubbish can't beat these

Apart from this extract from the advertisement:

This appliance must be used exclusively with Campingaz cartridges CV270 PLUS / CV300 PLUS / CV470 PLUS.
Only use in a well ventilated area. Refer to the instructions before use. Do not use this product in caravans, cars, tents, huts, sheds or any small enclosed areas.

74giggles

05/4/2014 at 8:05am
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Thanks, the other I meant to say was can't be gas either.

Tynxuk

05/4/2014 at 11:36am
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Looking at the links your current lamp is 15 lm but the other doesn't state power output. If £20 is your budget I would go for one of these and one of these and you have enough change to buy as many rechargeable batteries you'll need. We have a 24led rolson lamp and find it doesn't light the whole (5m bell) tent but perfect for getting changed by and I could probably read by it if I wanted.
After having a few solar powered items fail I will be going this route as it also means no need to have a cable to the solar unit and the solar unit can be left on the dash of the car if out all day.

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Quote: Originally posted by Bramston on 04/4/2014
The solar cell sections in the photo are rectangular, this suggests that they are polycrystalline, monochrystalline solar cells are cut from circular crystals and some have rounded corners. This unit should be charged from the mains before leaving home and then you have to hope that the solar pad can top it up ahead of how much you are using it.
The hanging light is little more than a garden light with a hook.

You learn something everyday,thank you.
As anybody ever tried
these here they come in all different sizes.
Other half noticed something similar last year and i said would not be bright enough but when i checked they seem to have good reviews.She thinks they will be something different.

bobmel

05/4/2014 at 7:23pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 05/4/2014

Quote: Originally posted by bobmel on 04/4/2014Rubbish can't beat these

Bob61 I'm still here and have been using these since the early 70s, but yes be careful and common sense when using them

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I have the Vango Dynamo 36Led, it's a wind up and solar powered lantern. It's not as powerful as some but it is good, 6hours sun gives abouts 4hours light and 2mins of winding gives 25mins of light.

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nora

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Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 05/4/2014

Quote: Originally posted by bobmel on 04/4/2014Rubbish can't beat these

Apart from this extract from the advertisement:

This appliance must be used exclusively with Campingaz cartridges CV270 PLUS / CV300 PLUS / CV470 PLUS.
But it says you can not use inside tent ? .?
Only use in a well ventilated area. Refer to the instructions before use. Do not use this product in caravans, cars, tents, huts, sheds or any small enclosed areas.

Jax365

06/4/2014 at 10:29am
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Another vote for the Rolson led lights.

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bobmel

06/4/2014 at 12:59pm
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Being doing it wrong for 40 years, oh dear oh dear

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74giggles

06/4/2014 at 4:58pm
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Thanks, we've got a couple of the little Rolson round one so might go for one for those camping lights. I've seen another solar camping lantern I might go for.

I'm doing several Beaver & Cub camps this year with no electric and when we got as a family we don't have electric either.

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