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Low Profile Stainless Solar Post Cap by Deckorators

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An intimate and beautiful glow! Add a unique yet practical touch to your outdoor deck design project with solar post cap lighting. Solar glass and metal post caps light up your deck with ambient lighting at night without wiring or electricity. Built in light sensor turns LED's on at dusk and off at dawn.

Also looks great on fence posts. Add a beautiful night light to any deck rail or fence post. Even use on your porch or stair railing system.

Maine Ornamental Solar Post Caps are made from top quality LED lights, real glass, and stainless steel. Trimmed in Western Red Cedar or Pressure Treated Pine for a long lasting ambient deck lighting. Reflective panel built in for even greater illumination and light output.

Beautifully crafted! Precision miter cuts and joinery. This cap is only available in a 3-5/8" size which is the actual inside measurement of the cap. Please see additional shipping information below.

Low Profile Stainless Steel Solar Post Caps:

Maine Ornamental Logo Post Caps

Fits a standard 4" x 4" post
Available in Pressure-Treated Pine and Cedar
Easy to install and maintain
Can be controlled with ON/OFF switch
Two LED light bulbs plus reflective panel make the solar light four times brighter than competitors’ products
Two AA batteries ensure longer lighting power

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Maintenance of Metal Post Caps

Copper and stainless steel post caps come with a thin, clear marine lacquer designed to protect them before and during installation. Once exposed to the elements, the sun’s ultraviolet rays, moisture, and pollution begin to break down this coating, exposing the metal underneath.

Post Cap FAQ's

How bright is the solar post cap light?
The solar post cap light provides an ambient, non-task-oriented light.

Where can I purchase replacement LED light bulbs?
The LED bulbs are part of the whole solar cell component and are not designed to be replaced. The LED bulbs have an average life of 10 years, with a normal usage of 6-8 hours per day.

What kind of replacement batteries should I buy for the solar post cap light?
If the rechargeable batteries provided will no longer recharge, they can be replaced with any AA rechargeable batteries. The life depends on the quality of the batteries purchased.

How long will the rechargeable batteries provided with the solar post cap last?
The rechargeable batteries are NiCad batteries and they are rated for approximately 1000 cycles, or roughly 3 years.

Can I use regular, non-rechargeable batteries in the solar post cap light?
No, the solar post cap light is designed to be used with rechargeable batteries. If regular batteries are used in the sun, they will destroy the solar collector.

How long is the life of the LED light bulbs?
These LED's are of the highest quality and latest technology available today. With a normal usage of 6-8 hours per day, the LED bulbs should last an average of 10 years.

What is the run time on the solar light?
Run time is base on the season, and location. Northern climates will have a run time during the summer of 8-12 hours, and 2-6 hours during the winter months. Southern climates will have a run time during the summer of of 8-12 hours, and 6-8 hours during the winter months. The amount of sunlight is a direct correlation to run time - cloudy days will effect run time.

My solar light will not light up.
The most common issue is the battery. It takes up to 3 weeks for a new solar unit to cycle to full capacity. Winter months will effect this cycle time as well, if installed during the winter season. To test a solar unit, remove the NiCad batteries and install AA alkaline batteries. Cover the entire solar collector to test the unit. If the unit lights up, replace the NiCad batteries. Caution: alkaline batteries should only be used for testing and should be removed immediately after testing the unit. Do not leave alkaline batteries in the unit.

Will my stainless steel post caps rust?
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron that contains more then 10% chromium. Stainless steel has a hard oxide coating which makes it resistant to stains. Corrosion and wear strip away this coating causing the steel to rust. To maintain this coating, clean periodically with a mixture of vinegar and club soda.

Post Cap Installation

To activate your new solar post cap light:
1. Remove the metal top by pressing inward on the side of the clear lens with holes, grasping the edge of the metal top and lifting it off.
2. Remove the plastic tab in the battery compartment to allow for terminal connection.
3. Replace the metal top by snapping it back onto the clear lens. (Be sure that the holes in the lens line up with the stubs on the metal top.)
4. Place your solar post cap light in direct sunlight for 24-48 hours with the switch in the OFF position to fully charge.
5. Once your solar post cap is fully charged, turn the switch to the ON position.

Solar Post Cap Installation

Your solar post cap light is now ready to be installed on your post. To attach to the post, apply an exterior-grade construction adhesive to the inside edge of the moulding at the bottom of the light and place it firmly onto the post.

Once the batteries are fully charged, you can leave the switch in the ON position. The solar collector will charge the batteries during the daylight hours and power the light during darkness. Your solar post cap light will stay lit for an average of 6 to 8 hours during the night and turn off during the day, allowing the solar collector to re-charge the batteries.

If your solar post cap light becomes dim or does not light, simply turn the switch to the OFF position for 48 hours and allow the solar collector to fully recharge the batteries.

If your solar post cap does not light or stops working, try these steps:
1. Remove the metal top by pressing in on the side of the plastic lens.
2. Turn the metal top upside-down and place it on a table so that the solar collector is covered (not exposed to the light). A light sensor inside will prevent it from lighting during the day.
3. Make sure the protective plastic tab between the batteries and the terminals has been removed.
4. Make sure the batteries are making contact with the terminals.
5. Make sure the on/off switch is in the ON position.
6. If your solar post cap light still does not light, place it in direct sunlight with the switch in the OFF position for 48 hours to fully recharge the batteries.
7. If your solar post caps light still does not light, replace the batteries with AA rechargeable batteries.

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