Solar Lights?

secuono

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All the different solar lights we had were always worthless and I wish I could get my money back. None ever lasted more than 1 year. Except one tiny light, it worked for 1.5 years and then kicked the bucket...They are built cheaply and I would never bother/recommend them.
 

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secuono said:
All the different solar lights we had were always worthless and I wish I could get my money back. None ever lasted more than 1 year. Except one tiny light, it worked for 1.5 years and then kicked the bucket...They are built cheaply and I would never bother/recommend them.
some solar lights you can replaced batteries.
 

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I got 4 of the cutest little 'lantern' looking ones that are supposed to go on porch/deck rails. I put them on tree trunks to light the path from the gate to the house.
 

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Check everywhere, including farm supply stores, who often have them on sale. I've also bought them cheap at Walgreens. I like paying about $1.50/each. Watch price AND battery life. The newest ones use new batteries and it's the batteries that last longer, NOT the new light fixture, itself.
Buy a package of replacement batteries, too. They recharge every day with sunlight and they DO wear out.
I've been using WHITE solar lights for about 6 years now. I have them in strategic locations around my 5 acre property. I have one at every gate--I own horses--so I can find my way around in the dark. The colored ones seem great, but they don't throw much light, and I have no use for them. I made sure that my youngest daughter had one to put at the steps of her trailer where she lives for Law School. There is good lighting but it's a little dark by the steps on a moonless night.
 

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I agree with you ducks4you :)! I have been also using WHITE solar lights for last two years. These lights are working properly. If anyone has a better option than solar lights then please suggest me.
 
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