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Sohodecor 2 Pack Single Colors Iridescent Stainless Steel Solar Garden Lights

If you are thinking of enhancing the decor of your garden, you should consider taking advantage of stainless steel solar garden lights. The Sohodecor 2 pack single colours iridescent set is an example that will be the focus here. The stainless steel not only gives it an elegant appearance, but is also weather resistant, thereby making it fit for outdoor use. As these lights are solar powered, you don’t have to worry about incurring any additional electricity costs.

These Sohodecor stainless steel solar lights are ideal for festive events or any occasion for that matter where you would want decorative lighting for your outdoors. The colours make a variety of transitions, ranging from red to blue to yellow to purple, to aqua, and to green. Just imagine the effect you could bring to your patio, your driveway, or your garden!  These lights have sensors to automatically switch on when it is dark and switch off when it is daylight, so you don’t have to be concerned with remembering to switch on or off. They do not require any wiring, so installation is very easy. They come with rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries, which give up to 40 hours of light time.

Customers who have purchased this set have had mixed reactions depending to some extent on their expectations. Many who have bought the set are pleased with the color changing effect, remarking how beautiful they make the area they are placed in. Others have complained that these lights are good only for the colours, but not practical in that the luminousity is not at a level that would light up the area to the extent that you could see clearly what is in the surroundings.

So if you’re looking to add to the decor of your garden, patio, or outdoors in general, especially for festive occasions, then these Sohodecor stainless steel solar garden lights might be ideal.

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Stainless Steel Solar Landscape Light with 7 Colors (2 Pack)

This product comes with two lamps that change through seven colors. These stainless steel solar garden lights are ideal for the garden. As they use a new type of LED technology, they are expected to last longer in terms of running time, than normal solar lights. Being very colorful, they make for a beautiful display in your yard, and are ideal for festive occasions. Each color changes approximately every second. Since they are stainless steel, they are resistant to corrosion, which is what you want for outdoor lights. These solar lights are easy to install, as they do not require any wiring, or special tools. It really is just a matter of deciding where to place them, and sliding or twisting pieces together. These lights have a sensor that detects when it is getting dark, and so will switch on automatically. Each light can last up to 10 hours, but the battery (AA size) need to be charged fully. A Ni-Cad rechargeable battery is included. These stainless steel solar landscape lights feature an ultra-bright white LED bulb, that as mentioned before, should last longer than regular solar lights.

Those who have purchased this product, are generally satisfied. Customers have found that the light given off is not all that bright, which is understandable as they include only one LED each. So bear in mind that they may good for ambience, but perhaps inadequate for really lighting up the area. This is probably what you wanted with such colorful lights anyway. Customers report that these lights do not rust when exposed to the rain, which is to be expected, since they are stainless steel. However, others have reported that with heavy rain, they stopped working, and even rusted.

As at the date of this article, the cost of this 2 pack set of stainless steel solar garden lights is less than $15 USD.

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Homebrite Copper Garden Landscape Solar Light

The product lists in online stores as, Homebrite Copper Garden Landscape Solar Light with Natural Warm Light, 30865, Small, Rockwell, Set of 12, Copper. This set of 12 stainless steel solar garden lights come with a brush copper finish, making them not only resistant to corrosion, but also attractive in appearance. They are useful for lighting up your yard or garden, or providing lighting for your driveway. They are very energy efficient, as they use Natural warm light LEDs in conjunction with an improved solar panel that gives twice as much luminousity, but uses less energy. The LEDs are ultra bright and can last up to one hundred thousand hours. The rechargeable Ni cad battery which is included, can last up to 2 years before the need for replacement. It comes with an automatic sensor that detects dusk and dawn so that the light can be switched on and off automatically at the appropriate times. You no longer have to worry about forgetting to turn off your light. These solar lights are easy to install, as they require no wiring. Each light is 5x5x15.5 inches.

Customers who purchase this product are generally pleased. It is often noted how bright they actually are, and how long they last. Some customers express dissatisfaction with the quality of these lights, in that they break easily, or come defective. Consider the good and bad reviews before purchasing. Also remember that these are stainless steel, which means they should fare well in the outdoors, and as solar lights, do not incur additional electricity expense. Bear in mind too the price you are paying. The price for this set of 12 is actually very reasonable (<$64 USD as at date of this article).

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Solar Power, Outdoor Solar Landscape Path Lights, Stainless Steel Pack of 12

This stainless steel pack of 12 solar lights are ideal for illuminating your garden and pathways. As they are solar powered, you can enjoy the lighting without incurring additional electricity expense. The light given off has been described by customers, as bluish. With this set of stainless steel solar garden lights, you can use them for lighting up (or at least accenting) a walkway,or using them creatively around trees or plants, that can really enhance the aesthetics of your garden.

Each solar light comes with a rechargeable Ni-Cad battery, which gets charged during the day as the sunlight interfaces with the solar panels. They each come with 1 LED soft bulb. The stakes are made of stainless steel, which make them resistant to corrosion. They are also water resistant, as your outdoor lights should be. The diameter of each path light is 4.5 inches, and the height is 14.5 inches.

Customers who have purchased this set of solar path lights are generally satisfied. It has been noted that while the stakes are made of stainless steel, the lens is made of plastic. This is not necessarily bad, but it means that care must be taken when installing these lights. You should first set the stakes in the ground, then attach the lens, otherwise you could easily break the lens. Also check to see if when you receive them, if they have been set to the “off” position. Sometimes customers complain that they don’t work, but the problem sometimes turns out to be that the switch is set to off. You will need to open the top to switch it on. Also ensure that your battery is firmly in place. A fully charged battery generally lasts several hours, and for many customers, lasts throughout the whole night.

As of the writing of this article, these stainless steel solar path lights can be obtained for around $50 (USD).

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Stainless Steel Solar Garden Lights

Solar garden lights have been covered to some extent in other articles on this site (see for eg. solar patio lights and solar yard lights). The focus of this entry will be on the stainless steel variety of outdoor solar lights.

The benefits of solar yard lights are clear. They provide lighting at nights using energy from the sun captured and stored in batteries during the day, and therefore do not incur any additional electricity costs. In fact, they will help reduce your electricity bill if you substitute the non-solar garden lights with the solar types. With this benefit, one can equip one’s garden with not only lighting for security purposes, but what can be considered non-essential lighting, such as lighting for simply aesthetic purposes, without having to worry about a resulting recurring electricity cost. Another benefit is the easy installation, and lack of wiring generally needed. There are some types of solar garden lights though, which allow the solar panels to be placed away from the light source, and this would require some amount of wiring. So considering the benefits of solar yard lights, it is understandable why one would want to invest in them. Having made this decision, one now needs to decide on the quality to go for.

Stainless steel solar garden lights are a worthwhile investment. As outdoor lights, they are exposed to the elements, and therefore the stainless steel (usually used for the stake and/or shade) is fitting, being resistant to harsh temperatures and rusting. They stand to last for several seasons, while still maintaining a pristine look. So even though stainless steel solar garden lights tend to be more expensive, they will probably serve you better in the long run.

There are a variety of solar garden lights that come in stainless steel. So whether you want to have bright spotlights for security purposes, or just enough light to illuminate your pathways or driveways, or just to enhance the decor of the yard, you can find suitable stainless steel solar lights.

To illustrate the variety of outdoor stainless steel solar lights, a few will be highlighted here. If you’re looking for something bright, maybe as a security measure, then there is Earthtech’s set of 8 stainless steel solar lights, or Homebrite’s stainless steel garden landscape solar lights. Each comes with 3 high output white LEDs,providing lighting 360 degrees and up to 300 feet away. If you want something for lighting up your path, then there is the Westinghouse 10 piece stainless steel solar light set, for example. They have an attractive copper finish, and will provide nice pathway light. If you want something colorful for maybe festive occasions, there is the Sohodecor 2 Pack Single Colors Iridescent Stainless Steel Solar Garden Lights. They emanate light that changes color from red, blue, yellow and others.

Basically, stainless steel solar lighting products are extensive and you therefore should be able to find something suitable for your outdoor lighting purposes.

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Solar Deck Lights – Moonrays 95021 Solar Powered Plastic Post Side Lamp Light, Bronze

This bronze plastic post side lamp is ideal for lighting up your deck. It is a Coleman Cable brand.

Since it is solar powered, you have the benefit of lighting without the increase in your electricity bill. (See Solar Patio Lights and Solar Yard Lights for more general information on outdoor solar lighting products).

This product comes with an AA rechargeable NiCd battery. It uses 2 white LED lights that produces a downlighting effect (ie. the lighting is concentrated downward). The item is durable, constructed with plastic, including the lens, but has a bronze finish and metal leaf decor. It is easy to install, as it does not require any wiring. It also comes with mounting screws.

Customers who have purchased this product are generally pleased. It sometimes comes as a surprise how small it is. The actual dimensions are 2 x 5 x 6.8 inches. Lighting provided is generally satisfactory both in terms of luminosity and endurance. Depending on the size of area you need to light up, you may need to purchase more than one. This product currently (see date of article below) sells at a little less than $10 (USD). It comes with a little tab to pull out, which will allow the batteries to charge. However, a small percentage of customers have reported that the tab was not visible. If this happens, it is not a big deal really, as you can simply open the battery pack and take it out. Make sure you allow the batteries to charge properly, otherwise you might observe a flickering of the light.

I saw a claim that said Home Depot carries a similar product for $1 more, that is supposed to be better as it has an additional battery, gives brighter lighting, and lasts longer. I was not able to identify which product this could be. If anyone has any idea what this could be in reference to, please post a comment with some details for the benefit of all.

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Solar Yard Lights – Exploring Your Options

Solar yard lights provide a variety of options for lighting up your landscape, whether for security purposes, or just plain aesthetics. As they operate using energy derived from sunlight, they do not contribute to your electricity bill. They are easy to install, and generally do not require wiring. Solar energy is considered green so this is another benefit to using outdoor solar lights. There are suitable solar lights available for each part of your yard (front or back), whether it be the garden, lawn or paths and driveways. We will explore some of the options available for lighting up your yard.

There are general solar outdoor lights that can be used throughout your garden. For example, you can get solar lamp posts and solar wall lights which come in various styles. The wall lights would of course require a wall to be mounted. The lamp posts however, can be placed just about anywhere, and with the exquisite styles available, can really add a touch of class to your yard.  Stainless steel solar garden lights are available on the market, and really do look quite elegant.

If security is your concern, then you can check out the solar spotlights and solar security floodlights. These tend to have high luminosity and wider range of lighting than other types of solar lighting. Some also have motion detectors that will cause the light to switch on when movement is detected at night.

Solar statuary lights are ideal for the garden. Many different statue forms are available, allowing you to select what is most appropriate for your garden. If you have a pond or pool you could treat it with floating solar pond/pool lights, which can really add beauty to the night view of your yard. Solar garden lights often come in different lighting colors, so you can really make your garden colorful according to your preferences.

Solar path lights are good for lighting up your pathways, driveways, and outdoor steps. They can also be used for lighting up your lawn. Solar stepping stones can be used as path lights by lining them up and forming a glowing walkway.

If you like the idea of decorating your trees, you have the option of solar string lights. These come in an assortment of colors, and are ideal for festive holiday occasions. They are also fitting for the patio (see solar patio lights for more on this).

With so many types of solar yard lights on the market, you have enough options to satisfy your practical and aesthetic lighting requirements. Remember that you’re not increasing your electricity bill by having all these lights around your yard, so solar backyard lights must be a serious consideration for anyone thinking of lighting up their yard.

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Solar Patio Lights -Your Learning Resource

Are solar patio lights worth buying or are they a waste of money as some say? Are they bright enough to light up your patio? How long do they last? Do they need to be placed in the sunlight to be effective? These questions regarding solar lights for the patio, and more will be addressed here.

How Solar Lights Work

Solar patio lights are essentially solar lights that are designed for the outdoors and more specifically for the patio. They are generally grouped together with solar lights for the deck, garden, steps and pathways.

On a basic level, solar lights work by converting sunlight into electricity which is used to power the light source, which in this case are Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Solar panels convert the light from the sun into energy that is stored in rechargeable batteries. At night, the battery is used to power the lights. The brightness of the lights will depend on the type and number of LEDs used. How long they will last will depend on the storage capacity of the batteries and how much they get to charge, which depend on the rate at which the solar panels can convert the sunlight, and of course, how much sunlight is actually impacting the panels during the day.

Benefits of Solar Patio Lights

Considering how solar lights in general work, we can see there are clear benefits to having solar patio lights. They will not contribute to your electricity bill. In fact, your bill stands to be reduced since most likely you would still have provided lighting for your patio or other outdoor areas like the garden. Solar lights derive energy in a clean way, so won’t impact negatively on the environment. Generally, solar lights for patios and gardens won’t be encumbered by the need for wires, which make them ideal for the outdoors, and for adding aesthetic value. Stainless steel solar garden lights can be quite attractive and classy.  In addition to these benefits, outdoor solar lights often come equipped to automatically switch on at night time and likewise switch off in the morning, so you need to not be concerned about remembering to turn on or off your lights.

There are of course several benefits to having patio or outdoor lights, whether solar or otherwise. There is the practicality of it, in that having outdoor lights will allow you to see what’s going on outside at night, which is good for security. They can be used to light up areas like garden paths or driveways and patio steps. Sometimes you may want to entertain guests out on the patio where lighting might be required. Then there is the aesthetic aspect of having patio or garden lights. As solar patio lights come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, with varying brightness, there is much that can be done to shape the decor and ambience of your patio and garden according to your own tastes.

Kinds of Solar Patio Lights

There are various kinds of solar lights available for your patio and garden. There are solar patio lamps designed in the fashion of the gas-light lamps of the old days. There are solar patio lamps or lanterns that flicker like candle light, such as the Faux Candle lanterns. Also, there are solar patio string lights, which can be used to decorate the patio and garden for festive occasions, like what is normally used at Christmas time. Some solar patio lights are just for the ambience, such as the soji solar lantern. Others are for more practical purposes, like the two piece Deluxe Europa Solar lights set, which are quite bright. Solar path lights are good to light up those dark paths. There are even solar kits with remote panels, so that you can have the light source in shaded areas while the solar panel is placed in a more efficient location. Solar umbrella lights are also available. These are good for lighting up your patio umbrella. Whatever your need is, you can be sure there are patio solar lights that will suffice nicely.

Costs of Patio Solar Lights

The cost of solar lights for the patio will vary according to the need you’re trying to fill. For the brighter and longer lasting lights, the price will be more expensive. Prices for solar patio and garden lights can range from $10 to a couple hundred bucks. Bear in mind that you won’t be paying for the electricity used to power these lights, so the added expense to having these lights may eventually pay for itself.

Is it worth the while to get Solar Patio Lights?

The answer to this question really depends on what your aim is. If you are looking for a practical solution to lighting up your outdoors, then obviously you wouldn’t want to get the dim patio solar lights that are really intended for aesthetics. You would want to check out what is available in the bright types of solar lights. Once you find something bright enough to satisfy your needs, then you will want to consider how long they will last. If they can last long enough for your purposes, then you will want to verify that the batteries can be charged fully on a regular day of sunlight. It would be to your advantage to also find out how well they charge during winter time. Chances are that you can find solar lights for your patio which can meet all these criteria. For there are different kinds of bright solar lights ideal for the outdoors like the patio, which can last 8 to 12 hours, and can charge to full capacity during a normal day of sunlight. Therefore, the next important consideration is the price. You will now need to decide whether the price you will pay is affordable, and whether it makes sense as an investment into reducing electricity costs. It is quite possible that depending on the cost, you might find it more practical to not go with solar patio lights.

If it is aesthetics and ambience you’re after, then solar patio lights are definitely recommended, since many are designed with this in mind, and they do not add to your electricity bill.

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