We have a brand new Galtech Auto Tilt with Lights Aluminum Market (read
patio) Umbrella 9'.

LED lights run along the spines of the umbrella, are wired through to a
control panel in the upper section of the pole. In the connection between
the upper and lower pole is a male (upper)/female (lower) connection plug
very similar to headphone/listening device connections. The lower section
of the pole houses the AC adapter plug.

When all pieces are fit together and the adapter is plugged in, a red power
light lights on the control panel. I can then set the time, etc. on the
control panel.

When I tried to see the lights last night (58 degrees) outside, nothing
happened when I pushed the button - numerous times, retried plugging in
the AC adapter, changed outlets, etc. Everything I could think of.

When I tried again during the day (75 degrees), the lights came right on -
no problems.

I tried again tonight (60 degrees), no lights. I tried removing and
resetting the upper pole, rotating the pole around in various positions,
opening, closing, tilting the umbrella - no dice.

My guess is that something about the heat of the day expands something in
either the upper or lower electrical connection housing that pushes them
together just enough to power the lights (even though the red power light
is lit just fine with the AC adaptor plugged in).

Are there any suggestions for solving this? A small piece of solder (metal
type?) in the female housing??

I know I said this thing is new, but shipping it back will be a big ole
hassle, particularly if someone has a simple fix to suggest.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!