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Solar Garden Lights Article Directory
Solar Garden Statue - How to Care for Your New Garden Decor
A solar garden statue looks great in any garden landscape and many styles are available to suit any taste. Care for your new solar garden statue is important to consider to get the most enjoyment and illumination out of your garden decoration.
Placement of Your Solar Garden Statue
You probably already know where you want to place your new solar garden statue, but there are a few things to consider. Does the location receive plenty of sunlight? The solar panel on the statue must be placed in full sun to recharge the batteries for it to light at night. Without enough sunlight, the lifespan of the battery is reduced and the solar statue will not illuminate long. This is the number one reason why a solar garden statue will not work properly. Be sure your new solar garden statue gets plenty of light. If you need to change the battery on your garden statue, read the instruction manual that came with the unit.
Cleaning a Solar Garden Statue
Being outdoors and usually in a garden or landscape bed, your solar garden statue can get dirty. Dirt and grime covering the solar panel will reduce the effectiveness of charging the batteries, as well as make your statue look unsightly. Commercial cleaning products are not recommended as they can damage your solar garden statue. A clean damp cloth is the best way to clean off the dirt and grime accumulated on the statue. The solar garden statue is water resistant, but not water proof so do not immerse your statue in water. Water could seep into the electrical conduits of the solar cell and damage the unit.
Care of Your Solar Garden Statue at the End of the Season
It is a good idea to remove and store your solar garden statue with other garden decor in areas where you have a distinct winter season of freezing temperatures. The freezing and thawing of the material of the statue can reduce its lifespan. Also the cold temperatures and reduced daylight hours can be a strain on the rechargeable batteries, decreasing the lifespan of the battery. To winterize your solar garden statue, clean it with a damp cloth and turn the switch to the off position. In the spring, you should remove the battery and recharge it using a household battery charger designed for rechargeable batteries. This allows you to replace the battery if it has run its useful life. A new battery at the beginning of the spring season will ensure hours of illumination and enjoyment of your solar garden statue. Look for other helpful tips on caring for your solar garden statue and other useful articles about solar garden decorations.
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