NB: Bright colours Iike white, cream or light blue for your walls reflect the light from
your tubes and improve the lighting effect of the lamps.
How to save solar power
To save solar power:
• Switch off the main switch during the day to allow
all energy captured from the sun to be saved in the
solar battery.
• At night, switch off lights each time you leave a
room that is not occupied. Do this even if you are
leaving the room for a short while.
• Avoid overuse during the day.
• Preferably, use only solar fluorescent lamps and
solar energy saving lamps. Solar bulbs are cheap
but they consume more power.
Trouble Shooting
Problem: It has been sunny all day but there is not enough power in your solar battery.
Possible reasons:
• The television or radio may have been used during the day
• The lamps may have been left on during the day
• There could be some loose connections
• The panel may be faulty, dirty or shaded
• The battery may be old
• The electrolyte level in the battery could be low
Problem: You were watching television and the rooms were
well lit for several hours. Suddenly the television goes off and
you are in total darkness.
Possible reasons:
• The charge regulator may have disconnected the loads
because battery voltage was low.
Possible corrective measure:
• Check if the charge regulator shows" load off'. If the
blackout is due to the regulator, turn off the main
switch. It will reconnect the power on its own when the battery is recharged.
• If the charge regulator is not responsible for the blackout and the lights and
television do not function at all the next evening, contact your solar electric
system supplier.