Copper Top Solar LED Light Post Caps - 5" x 5"

Light up your bridge day and night with our Solar LED Post Caps. By day, these post caps add a charming touch to your bridge, porch, fence, or any outdoor area. By night, they enhance your bridge with lovely accent lighting—without the hassles of wiring or electricity!

• The inside mounting dimensions of this light  measure 4 3/8” x 43/8".  An included plastic spacer will reduce the size down to 4 1/8" x 41/8"  for mounting on smaller posts.  These lights will not fit correctly on a "true" 5" x 5" post. 
• Can be controlled with ON/OFF switch 
• Two LED lightbulbs plus reflective panel make the solar light four times brighter (Click on "View Enlarged Image" under picture to view bottom of light & plastic spacer)
• Two AA Ni-Cad Rechargable Batteries ensure longer lighting power up to 12 hrs of light 
• Perfect for composite or vinyl posts
• These 5" x 5" lights will not fit on a 6" x 6" post unless you cut the post top down to a size that these lights will fit over.
• No Wiring, No Electricity, & No Hassles!
• Use them on fences, decks & porches, along walkways and driveways, to highlight retaining walls, or anywhere else you need light! 
• Easy to install and maintain
• Light up your deck or porch day and night
• These lights are different than the 4"x4" lights, these lights do not have the wood trim on the bottom, they have copper finish trim.
• By day, these post caps add a charming touch to your deck, porch, fence, or any outdoor area
• By night, they enhance your home with lovely accent lighting—without the hassles of wiring or electricity
• Note: These lights are plastic with a thin film of copper on them.  They are not solid copper
• Available individually, or in a set of six. 

Care and Cleaning

Will my copper post caps remain a shiny copper color?
Our copper 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. In its natural state, copper breaks down in the elements and patinas. In general, copper progresses from a natural salmon color to a series of russet browns and grays, and finally to a blue-green or gray-green patina.

How do I keep my copper post cap from turning green/patina?
To maintain the shiny look, apply a car wax immediately after purchasing the cap, and reapply every 3 to 6 months.

Can I speed up the patina process on my copper post caps?
To encourage a natural patina, remove the lacquer with mineral spirits and grade 0000 steel wool.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 should last approximately one year.

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?

With a normal usage of 6-8 hours per day, the LED bulbs should last an average of 10 years.

INSTALLATION & TROUBLE SHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS

 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.
• Remove the plastic tab in the battery compartment to allow for terminal connection. 
• Turn the on/off switch to the OFF position to fully charge the battery. Your solar post cap light will need 24-48 hours of sunlight to fully charge.
• 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.)
• Place your solar post cap light in direct sunlight for 24-48 hours with the switch in the OFF position to fully charge.
•  Once your solar post cap is fully charged, turn the switch to the ON position.

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 molding 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 re-charge 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 rechargable batteries

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6/10/2009 -- How would I install the Copper Top Solar Lights on top of 3.875 by 3.875 fence posts?