£19.95
Sun Jar
Winner: Eco-Friendly Gift Of The Year 2007 (Gift Association)
ALSO AVAILABLE - SUN JAR BLUE (Moon Jar)
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Made with a traditional Mason jar and high tech energy efficient lighting! Captured inside the jar are a highly efficient solar cell, rechargeable battery and low energy LED lamps. When the jar is placed in sunlight the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. This energy is then used at night to power the three LED lamps inside the jar. The light is diffused by the frosted jar and give the appearance of sunlight emitting from the (warm coloured LED lights are used to give a more natural and warm light). You may have noticed that there is no switch on the sun jar - in fact there are no visible controls at all - there is a clever light sensor inside that automatically activates the lights when it gets dark or lights are turned out!*
Mason Jars are not only beautiful but by their very nature they are completely water tight - so the Sun Jar can happily be left outside in any weather conditions. A perfect garden light or night light for a kids bedroom. *there is an override switch inside the lid to turn off the light at night and conserve battery life.
Sun Jars need DIRECT sunshine to work! Leave the Sun Jar outside or in a sunny window in direct sunlight for several hours to charge, Electric lighting indoors is not bright enough.
I bought 2 of these, one for me and one for my Aunties birthday, she wasn't that keen on hers, till she had a powercut and even though it was winter sun and had been on for 2 hours she said it still helped make the powercut bearable by making them believe there was some sun.
I bought a blue sun jar for my sister for Christmas, because their kitchen has many blue glass items in it. I thought the jar would be great to enhance the ambience. They loved it, and have shown all their friends, its becoming the must have thing. Brilliant for portable, free and stylish low level lighting at night and adding to any atmosphere. Cleaner and safer than candles and tee lights too. So i'm back for one for my mum now. Brilliant!
These are awesome. I bought one when I started working here, and they're really nice. Mine used to sit in the front window, so it would be on when I got back to the house at night.
Top tip - it needs a good charge before it puts out maximum brightness.
The best way to do this is pop open the lid so that the solar panel is exposed to direct sunlight. Either on a windowsill, or outside in the garden.
Just don't leave it on a concrete step when it's windy. :(
Please note this review was submitted by a member of our staff.
Bought this as a night light for my daughter. Works a treat, good in the garden and even came in handy when camping:)
Please note this review was submitted by a member of our staff.
Piers
14th Dec 2007
Q: How long does it stay alight for once it is charged up?
A: Once fully charged the Sun Jar will give light for approx. 5 hours. John.
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