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LED light for the garden
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Has anyone tried used these ?might need to be a bit more specific
Flood lights, decorative lights, mains/solar?"
Well I'm not sure what to call them. What I would like is a flood light type of light. A light which will light up the whole area when someone walks past.
Some of then look brilliant online and way to good to be true. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Has anyone tried used these ?might need to be a bit more specific
Flood lights, decorative lights, mains/solar?
Well I'm not sure what to call them. What I would like is a flood light type of light. A light which will light up the whole area when someone walks past.
Some of then look brilliant online and way to good to be true."
Solar powered ones |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Has anyone tried used these ?might need to be a bit more specific
Flood lights, decorative lights, mains/solar?
You missed off fleshlight…"
Not what I want  |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
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"My yard is covered by them every sunny day it's like Christmas every night 
That is what I want to do in my yard "
I did it mainly for my nephew, think I got slightly carried away but looks amazing I normally see the local cats sitting on the shed roof watching the lights at night and the birds seem to like them through the day
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"My yard is covered by them every sunny day it's like Christmas every night
That is what I want to do in my yard
I did it mainly for my nephew, think I got slightly carried away but looks amazing I normally see the local cats sitting on the shed roof watching the lights at night and the birds seem to like them through the day
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Not solar powered? |
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Solar is no good unless you have a good battery and a good charger,
They work well in summer when enough sun is out get near winter or overcast clouds and then you start charging them up just to keep the light going.
If you do go down leds lights consider having both solar and a 240v unit for overcast days and dark months. |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"My yard is covered by them every sunny day it's like Christmas every night
That is what I want to do in my yard
I did it mainly for my nephew, think I got slightly carried away but looks amazing I normally see the local cats sitting on the shed roof watching the lights at night and the birds seem to like them through the day
Not solar powered?"
Yes all are, some colourful string lights edge of fence some hanging some wrapped around shrubs then candle lights |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"My yard is covered by them every sunny day it's like Christmas every night
That is what I want to do in my yard
I did it mainly for my nephew, think I got slightly carried away but looks amazing I normally see the local cats sitting on the shed roof watching the lights at night and the birds seem to like them through the day
Not solar powered?
Yes all are, some colourful string lights edge of fence some hanging some wrapped around shrubs then candle lights "
Yeah I can't afford to pay for any more electricity |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"My yard is covered by them every sunny day it's like Christmas every night
That is what I want to do in my yard
I did it mainly for my nephew, think I got slightly carried away but looks amazing I normally see the local cats sitting on the shed roof watching the lights at night and the birds seem to like them through the day
Not solar powered?
Yes all are, some colourful string lights edge of fence some hanging some wrapped around shrubs then candle lights
Yeah I can't afford to pay for any more electricity "
Me either plus all the wiring drilling holes just to add further cost only downside come winter cold snow can damage them when they start either leaking or going rusty so would recommend taking them down before winter then obviously place them differently given the yard a new look |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I bought a cheap solar powered one, think it was a fiver from the pound shop. Just so I can find the cats in the dark. Works a treat! They set it off, so doesn't even need a big object moving."
Fiver from the pound shop that's cost of living for you these days. I bought one from machine mart and I think it would work well but my dogs keep setting it off and running the charge down. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Great for lighting up so burglars can see better"
If I was a burglar I think I would be put off if a bright light came on as I approached a property |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Solar ones are pretty naff but you can get a decent 240v/20w led one online for a few quid which is equivalent to a traditional 200w halogen flood but far more efficient 
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I shall have to inquire about this |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The cheap ones don't last very long, I think you get what you pay for. The better ones have a box attached to the solar panel with rechargeable batteries in. If you swap them out for some good quality ones your light will last longer at night. Also, the ones with a separate wired-in solar panel are better - you can put the light where you need it and the panel in the best place for all day sunlight. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Has anyone tried used these ?
I think pretty much everyone has them!
We don't. We like to keep the night dark star gazing isn't so good with light pollution. "
I love stargazing too, but I only really appreciate it on a cold frosty night when I can see more. I will settle in a quite dark corner for that when my lights are off. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"The cheap ones don't last very long, I think you get what you pay for. The better ones have a box attached to the solar panel with rechargeable batteries in. If you swap them out for some good quality ones your light will last longer at night. Also, the ones with a separate wired-in solar panel are better - you can put the light where you need it and the panel in the best place for all day sunlight."
Yeah I've had one with the batteries but it just come on for a short while and goes off. |
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Keep them pointing low, so that you don't disturb others, waste light coverage as well as add to light pollution in the sky.
As they're not on non-stop for hours, merely when activated by motion, you won't need many hours worth of light. I've used them in winter and had good results. But I'd evaluate and test before purchasing. A larger solar panel should aid in collection of sufficient light to charge the battery. Consider replacing the included batteries, which are often low quality.
Positioning is key, to allow collection of maximum light intensity and duration. |
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