Solar Yard Lighting

[Bryan Giggy]

   Is their enough sunlight during the rainy season to keep solar yard lights powered up?  I would assume they would function much better during the dry season. Your input is appreciated.  

[Rod Taylor]

I purchased 3 quality solar lights 3 years ago for my front yard, to light up the house.  On the raining days, I only get 3 - 4 hours light, in the dry season, they are on all night.

For the back yard, which has more tree coverage, I went with low voltage lighting.  I could not find any here, so I had to bring in from the US.

[Bryan Giggy]

Good stuff Rod, thanks, 3 or 4 hours on the low side is still better than nothing. Not great for security but maybe some help when coming home after dark. Are your lights on 100% all the time or do they have motion detectors? These days most motion detectors are still on at 50% or so till they get triggered.  

[Kathy Donelson]

We have 5 motion lights that are solar powered and have worked great for the past 3 years.You really do not need lights on all night. You can adjust them to only activate after the sun goes down and adjust them for coverage.

[Bryan Giggy]

  Thanks Kathy

[Rod Taylor]

The are not motion lights, they are on all the time after dark, they point to the front of the house, lighting up the entire front yard.  I had tried some of the cheaper ones, like $10 ones, but they dont last and have virtually no light.  

The 3 I have I did buy here, at Do-It center, I think they were $35 each, but worth it as they have lasted 3 years so far.

[Bryan Giggy]

  Thanks Jim, it does seem like wind is in much more of an abundance in most areas. Just have to find out how the sun is in our area. 

[Bryan Giggy]

  Thanks Jim, it does seem like wind is in much more of an abundance in most areas. Just have to find out how the sun is in our area.