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Solar Powered Patios - Umbrella Glows for 8 Hours
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This solar powered patio umbrella from Hammacher Schlemmer isn’t just eco-friendly, it’s also the perfect solution to eliminating unsightly cables that would otherwise be displayed on your outdoor table.
A solar panel on top of the umbrella absorbs the suns rays during the day. At night, the 24 LEDs underneath the canopy glow, providing light for up to eight hours.
For those who can’t afford the $250 piece of eco-luxury, candles make a romantic alternative to summer nights on the balcony… just watch out for weather; a little bit of wind will leave you and your beau in the dark. Then again, maybe that’s what you wanted to begin with!
Under a generous 9' canopy made of durable polyester treated with a UV- and water-resistant coating, the umbrella has 24 LEDs built into the six spreader rods that attach to the ribs, providing an ambient glow for late night entertaining. A sealed weatherproof solar panel at the top of the umbrella recharges a Ni-Mh battery which provides power for the LEDs with an 85% efficiency rate, unlike lesser solar arrays that only operate at 50-55% efficiency, resulting in the longer eight-hour illumination time; manual on/off switch included.
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