Review/recommendations for Solar Lights

[blueman]

I am looking to buy some solar lights to mark a path (with full knowledge that they are not nearly as bright as wired lights).

It seems though that light brightness/duration and the quality of the fixtures themselves (cheap plastic vs. thin coated metal vs. heavy duty metal etc.) vary widely.

I have not been successful in finding any good quality reviews and comparisons of alternative brands and models.

So does anybody know of any brands, models, retailers etc. that are high quality and give state-of-the-art light output.

Thanks

[Jacque]

blueman:

No specifics, sorry, but I will relate that my (ex-)landlord put a set of solar lights in the front of the building, and was constantly disappointed by how little light they gave, and for how long (short!) a time in the evenings. Part of the problem was that the lights themselves were pretty well shaded during sunlight hours by trees and shrubs. But on at least one occasion, a light came "on" suddenly after being splashed while watering in the early evening.

Guess I just posted this to reinforce that you should look for quality, and also think about placement, when choosing these lights.

Best wishes with the project! Jacque

[JoeSpareBedroom]

Whatever you end up looking at more closely, see if there are ratings for temperature vs. lighting time, if you live where it gets frosty.

[jim]

[buffalobill]