It looks like a Jam Jar, but this light hearted gadget is actually a solar lamp. Sucking up the sun’s rays, through a small solar panel concealed beneath the opaque lid. The jar was designed by a guy called Tobias Wong and just like a jam jar it is perfectly waterproof. Making it ideal for use inside or out.
I had one of these given to me as a present. They are rather fun, and it has provid
ed an unobtrusive light on a few night time fishing trips over the last few months. Over the summer I have plans to take it camping. I think it’s waterproofness will be perfect for the British summer.
To be honest, while the Sun Jar is a fun gadget it doesn’t give off enough light to be anything, other than an ambient light. But what’s wrong with that, after all that is what a tea light does, and it does give off 5 hours of light from a full charge.
Sun Jars are available in a number of countries including the USA and UK and come in 3 different light colours, blue, orange and white. Try searching for ‘Sun Jar’ using your favourite search engine.
Summary: A solar gadget which makes a good eco talking point, but could be improved if the manufacturers used recycled glass.
April 1st, 2008 at 2:43 pm
I’ve got the Moon Jar, the blue one, and quite agree with you that it’s more of a decorative candle replacement. Well mine’s stopeed working so am using the jar for pasta now, but it was nice while it lasted.
April 19th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Sometimes low candle light is all i want at night, not bright lights… these seem like they would be perfect if maybe three of them were together. Seems like a peaceful way to wind down before going to bed. Can you turn them off and on though- or do you have to hide it in a cabinet when it’s time for lights out ?