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Solar powered lights that work

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  • 15-09-2019 2:51pm
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    Bigoldhouse
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    Anyone have any recommendations for solar powered garden lights that work? Any I’ve seen are really dim. I know that’s probably down to the amount of useable sunlight we get, but there might be a product that works. I get that you won’t get all night out of them, but one that will work for a few hours after sunset. Thanks.


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    Tree
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    I got decent brick lights in B&Q. They look like glass bricks, and they light up at night. €6/ea


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    NIMAN
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    I got something like this about 5 or 6 years ago, for just above my garage door.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mpow-Security-Lighting-Upgraded-Waterproof/dp/B079NP9N67/ref=sr_1_23?keywords=garage+solar+lights&qid=1568660268&sr=8-23

    They are still working well, and provide more than enough light for what I need, which is simply to light the area when you come out to the garage at night.

    And mine aren't even as big as these ones. Perhaps a dozen LEDs at most I think.


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    inserthandle
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    I've had nothing but problems with outdoor LED lights. After about 12 months they seems to stop working. I've had two sensor lights (mains) and one outdoor "lamp" type LED (also mains) go.

    I've been looking for a good solar light option to replace the lamp one for ages and can't seem to find anything that lasts and can store a decent amount of power. I'm considering building one from components. Anyone ever tried this? Should be just a matter of picking good 12V DC LED lights and pairing with a good panel and deep cycle battery.


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    NIMAN
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    Would you not give one of those I linked to a go?

    As I said, mine is still working great after several years, always lights up, so lack of sunshine in Ireland doesn't see to affect them. Normal sunlight must be enough to keep them charged.

    Plus they are robust. Mine is above the garage door and regularly gets hit by footballs etc, no problem.


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