Q. How long will my BeaconBuoy light run on each charge?
A. BeaconBuoy Classic will provide light for up to 6 hours depending on how much
charge it has and how old the light is, the older the battery the less run time it will provide.
A BeaconBuoy Deluxe will run for up to 8 hours on a charge depending on the same conditions as stated for the Classic.
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Q. How long does it take to charge my BeaconBuoy?
A. It takes 10-12 hours to provide a full charge. It is strongly recommended that
you leave the BeaconBuoy on its charger. It will not harm your light and it will always be ready for you when you need it most.
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Q. How far will the light from my BeaconBuoy travel under water?
A. That depends completely on how clear the water is that you put it in;
in clear water it will light an area as far as 40 feet in every direction.
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Q. I have a GlowBuoy for my pool. Will my Accessories fit the BeaconBuoy I bought for my cottage and boat?
A. Yes, all of the Accessories for the GlowBuoy may be used with the BeaconBuoy.
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Q. I use my BeaconBuoy for fishing during the summer. Can I use it for fishing in the winter?
A. Yes, you can use the light for fishing where it is legal, however,
the BeaconBuoy has a temperature shut off mechanism that will not allow it to be
charged when below 0 degrees Centigrade or 32 degrees Fahrenheit; this is to protect the batteries from damage.
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Q. How many charges will I get from my BeaconBuoy?
A. You will get approximately 1,000 recharges from your BeaconBuoy if you remember to leave it on the charger
when not in use.
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Q. How many hours will the bulb burn before I have to replace it?
A. The bulb will last for approximately 8,000 before needing replacement.
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Q. Can I charge my BeaconBuoy from my car or boat battery?
A. Yes; if you have purchased the Optional 12 Volt Charge Adapter. It can be charged either in the cigarette lighter or by
using the Alligator Clips and hooking it directly to the car or boat battery terminals. You can also run any other
120 or 220 volt appliance with the BeaconBuoy 12 Volt Charge Adapter, depending on the model you have.
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Q. When I was in the hardware store the other day I saw a Transmitter Key Fob for
turning BeaconBuoys on and off remotely. Will this work with my BeaconBuoy?
A. Yes. All BeaconBuoys are shipped with receivers built right in them. All you have to do is buy the Optional
Remote Control and your BeaconBuoy will then turn on and off remotely too.
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Q. I have two BeaconBuoys; do I have to buy a Remote Control for each light?
A. No. The BeaconBuoy Remote Control is designed to operate any BeaconBuoy to save you money and offer you more
convenience when trying to control more than one light around your dock or boat.
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Q. I saw colored lenses in the sporting goods store designed to fit my BeaconBuoy, what are they used for?
A. They were designed primarily for fishers but many people like to use them for ambience around
the dock and boat during parties and get-togethers.
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Q. Can I use the Optional Hanger for my BeaconBuoy at the same time that I use the Optional Table Stand?
A. Yes. The Table Stand was designed to snap securely on your BeaconBuoy so that you could use it like a lamp shade to
protect your eyes when used with the Optional Hanger.
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Q. Do I have to be worried about my BeaconBuoy breaking if I drop it, or it falls from a shelf, table or counter?
A. Under most circumstances, no, you don’t have to worry about it breaking. While it is not guaranteed against breakage due to
sharp falls, it is designed to withstand most falls of less than 40 inches. The body is made of Lexan, the same material used
to make SWOT helmets, shields and bulletproof glass, and the light bulb has been hardened as well. If you do not make a habit of
dropping your BeaconBuoy or throwing it around, it should last for years and years of use.
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Q. Do I have to worry about my children playing with my BeaconBuoy under water?
A. No. The BeaconBuoy is waterproof to 10 feet for over 30 minutes and waterproof forever at 3 feet under.
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Q. What happens if I forgot to turn my BeaconBuoy off when leaving the cottage on Sunday night
and it has been left on all week long?
A. Your light has experienced a Deep Discharge and to preserve its long life you should allow the BeaconBuoy to charge for up to
32 hours before using again.
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Q. How do I clean my BeaconBuoy?
A. Your BeaconBuoy should be cleaned with hot soapy water; strong cleaners should be avoided as some are costic and might
cause the Lexan housing to cloud.
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Q. How do I repair my BeaconBuoy if the batteries fail or the bulb burns out?
A. Please refer to your manual or the Troubleshooting, Service and Support section in this Web Page for
detailed instructions.
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Q. How do I dispose of my BeaconBuoy when it is finished its life?
A. The BeaconBuoy contains recyclable batteries and these should be properly disposed of, the rest may be
disposed of in a normal fashion. Contact your local government for instructions on battery
disposal in your jurisdiction.
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