Solar Christmas Lights from Target = Junk

[ams3651]

i bought one from Big Lots, they have the same in Walmart, for about $15 for my sign business. Its just a single spotlight. It actually works great, its not super bright but I would say like a flashlight from a few feet back just a much larger spot. You have to make sure the panel is positioned to get full sun and they say to turn them off and let them fully charge for 3 days before using them but I think it works fine.

 

[HennysMom]

yes you can hook up one or all 3 on mine, and they do run all night - thats the issue I asked above; can you put a solar light on a timer?? Its solar so its going to be off all day long and on all night long, I dont think there is a way to shut it off unless you actually go out and cover the charger panel yourself (i.e, no on/off switch).

Now my set came 3 to a set - I dont know if the set I posted is $35.00 for 1 light - or if its for all 3 lights -it doesnt say; it also doesnt list if it comes with the poles that mine came with either.

Mine come on at around 5:30/5:45 p.m. now and they dont go off until 6:30 a.m. the next day

they last a very long time and I've only had to change the batteries once in over a year due to corrosion from rain/snow.

 

[winniegirl]

Thanks HennysMom and ams3651!!
I like that Big Lots price, I never think to go there since it's not too close. I think I'll make an exception, maybe I'll get lucky.

Hennys Mom I love that snow!! We haven't had a good snow in 2 yrs here in central PA

Course, maybe I won't love it so much this year with chickens to worry about

 

[wegotchickens]

So solar Christmas lights are a dud, but solar spotlights mostly rock.

Good thread!

 

[rgsolar]

Dear friend
i am very sorry to hear that
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i dont know if much sunshine are available there?
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