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I have 5 of these Bunker Hill/ Harbor Freight 60 led solar powered security lights. Inside is a 5 cell 6vdc rechargeable battery which tends to fail after 4-5 years of daily recharges. When mine failed, (Note: I did check with a voltmeter that the solar cell was sending a charge to the battery pack during daylight hours) the light would only turn "on" for a second or two when detecting motion and then turn off.
You can purchase a replacement 6v battery cell or modify to lithium ion :
from ebay: which is a 5 cell 1.2 volts per cell almost identical battery as stock battery:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/6V-800mAh-1000mAh-Ni-Cd-AA-Rechargeable-Battery-Pack-SM-2Pin-Plug-USB-Charger-/372676177719
Lithium ion: I used 2 x 18650 batteries (which I purchased from a seller on ebay), ( I removed the tabs from the old batteries after disassembling them) Tape the two lithium batteries parallel together laying them with positive and negative post beside each other.
I soldered the removed/salvaged tabs onto the new lithium batteries: I soldered the salvaged tabs onto the positive end of one battery to the negative end of second battery, (do not leave a large ball of solder on the connection as the batteries are a tight fit in the battery case lengthwise), on the opposite end of the batteries from which you just soldered the tabs on, I took the black and red leads from the old battery cell and attached the red lead to the positive post and the black lead the negative post, now you have a lithium battery cell that should have a voltage of 7.2-7.4 volts (when you check the voltage with a voltmeter at the red and black leads), connect the new battery back to the security light connection in the battery case, slide the lithium batteries inside the center of case making sure you do not damage any wiring in the process, reinstall cover and 4 screws, wait for nightfall, and enjoy a modified brighter light which should shine for a much longer period of time than the original battery pack.
You might be able to make your own by picking up 2 lithium ion batteries at home depot. I only saw the Hampton bay solar cells there.
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I am having the same problem, but am going to try putting in new rechargeable batteries. If you take the lights apart, you should find a rechargeable AA battery. I'm going to try it tonight and will let you know if it works.
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regards,
Tony
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If you connect to solar panel for the lights to go on do the lights go out at night? If so, and the they do not light when hooked to the batteries then the batteries may have no charge and may also not be holding a charge. Put in new batteries to test.
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Sun burns out the photocell in lights. Hampton Bay uses cheap components in their Fans and Lighting all made in China for a fraction of what you paid. Dont waste time calling gpwarranty.com they dont care.
Best option..buy a good set and dont buy them from Home Depot, Hampton Bays primary retailer, sort of voting with your wallet.
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