Landscape lighting - Why You DON’T Want Solar Lights!

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Solar outdoor lighting is a very popular alternative to professional-grade LED lights. HOWEVER- these solar lights all too often fall drastically short of the ‘landscape lighting’ effect a homeowner is looking for! Watch the video for my explanation of why you SHOULDN’T purchase solar lights.
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@aklighting8292 4 года назад

Thanks for watching the video! If you want to learn more or need help, here are 3 options. 🔥FREE pdf download: The fundamentals of landscape lighting AND learn how you can make your lighting look professionally installed. course.aklighting.net/freepdfdownload ✅ Complete Start-to-Finish Course: Get affordable professional help so you can install your lights the right way. course.aklighting.net/diylandscapelightingstepbystepcourse 💻 Website: The One Stop for All DIY Landscape Lighting. diy.aklighting.net/homepage

@jairrivera9294 3 года назад

I personally like the solar light more because its not super bright and in your face its a dim light that allows you to enjoy the night

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

That's a good point. Some people enjoy that aspect of landscape lighting more. Thanks for sharing!

@queen_of_4 2 года назад

@huahua Shen send me some

@unityaboriginelove6595 2 года назад

What happens when you lose electricity in your home? Solar lights will shine bright while the other lights won't shine at all.

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

Yes I agree with you. However, you shouldn't have your electricity go out often. If you do, I guess solar lights would be a better choice.

@bfg9000d1 2 года назад

Solar lights have gotten significantly better in just the last couple of years. While yes a single electric light is going to yield off more light than one solar light. On the flip side of the coin with a little work you can get pretty close to regular lightening. You just need more solar lights overall in most cases a lot more. During a power outage they can provide much needed light.. On the tree light if you were to add 5 more spot lights. You would start to get close. The yard lights they have now are far brighter looking. I was able to light up my entire backyard by placing the solar lights only a couple of inches apart all around the yard. It required a ton of them but it was set it and forget it. They have been running for 2 years now with no problem. This would have been a major project going electrical.

@hotshottransport945 Год назад

which solar lights did u use? Looking for some that are going to last.

@GuxDeluxe 2 года назад

We have some solar path lights from Costco in our front yard which look nice when they work. They problem for us is in the winter, our front yard is shaded all day so the solar lights don’t get much light. They are very I consistent throughout the year. We thought about solar for the back yard but that has even more shade due to a high block wall between us and the neighbor behind. So, we definitely need the better lighting system. Just starting my research now. :)

@sketchtheparadigmyork1217 2 года назад

I love my solar powered lights… I just got mine from Walmart. Decently made for the price. Yes, they can become quite dim, if it’s cloudy or if I don’t move the lights into the sun during the day. But my backyard is so small that the dim glowy lights are quite beautiful. However, your professional lights are stunning! As you said though, the bigger lights are definitely worth the bang for their buck if you’re going solar

@yellowbird5411 3 года назад

I would like to find some solar lights for the yard so I can not only light up my back yard better at little cost, but I can bring the light inside during a power outage. Last hurricane, I used a very expensive flashlight ($30) that lasted me through five days before the batteries gave up. It gave off a tremendous light, when aimed at the white ceiling of my home. But I would like to have some solar options if I run out of batteries. Thank you for your video demonstration.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

Hey Lynn, great question and I love your vision. Sadly, I only use professional landscape lighting and haven't had the opportunity to find good solar lights. That's actually next on my to do list. I'm looking to review solar lights from amazon so people like you can purchase the right lights. For the most part solar lights aren't made well. If I were you, if you really want solar lights, I would go to amazon and find a light that has a lot of good reviews. I wish I could be better help to you.

@AndysRetailExploration 3 года назад

I never had problems with one of the solar lights in my backyard. It’s been working for at least 3 years now. The only issue I noticed sometimes in a while, the light doesn’t go all the way bright, it has to be the dependent of the sun I guess. Other than that, it is still working perfectly fine.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

That's great your solar light is still mostly working! I've seen a lot of them die after a short 6months - 3years. Thanks for sharing!

@lightingthedarkremoteviewi8086 Год назад

@F. ginroh The dollar tree ones?

@dianakumar9884 3 года назад

I love mine , had em for 3 years now , still going strong& look beautiful

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

That's awesome! Glad you love them.

@bmwrulesforeternity5218 2 года назад

@@aklighting8292 b'hahaha .. i totally love the "inside sarcasm" ... come on, ..dude, .. just say it ... solar lights are ... c r a p ... I know this because I actually purchased several over my lifetime and one cannot GIVE them away in a garage sale, .. even in a box labelled .."Please take this box of crap, free" ...

@natasharohanna8938 Год назад

Thank you for your insight, it was very informative 👍🏾

@aklighting8292 Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ladytube64 2 года назад

Thank you for your information about solar lighting.

@terrellstewart4071 2 года назад

I have a 400ft driveway I had a pro give an estimate of over $4,000 to put in some lights I later seen almost the same style at homedepot in solar for $49 ( Hampton bay)I bought 2 packs and yes it not as bright as the pros demo but still adequate for the driveway and walking I would buy some brighter lights or a small wired unit for the path leading to the porch in the near future. But as of 3yrs the solar has been great even in the snow.

@l.c.boogie1219 3 года назад

I have nothing but solar landscape lights in my flower beds, as well as along my drive way and I have had no issues with them and they are quite bright. I will stick with solar.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

I'm really happy they are working so well for you!

@awpolymerclayhouse2298 Год назад

Hello, do you mind share me the link the solar lights you bought from? Thank you so much!

@markbrown1609 2 года назад

good video Adam. what type of led bulb should I buy for down light?

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

I like a 2-4 (sometimes 5 watt) watt bulb, anything brighter than that is pretty bright. I use Brilliance LED ECOSTAR bulbs a lot for an MR16 option amzn.to/3E3CH0q or amzn.to/3Eacw8r, for an MR11 amzn.to/3hRXKbr.

@miamonroe4195 2 года назад

I'm looking into some type of lighting for my grandmother her street light has went out and it's dark out ,I'm looking to brighten it up without it making her light bill go up

@martialag Год назад

I have that exact same square solar light that you have! I bought it from Lowe's!

@Xerazal 3 года назад

What if people go with the cheaper solar lights because they're cheaper...? Just saying, I'm not trying to light up the neighborhood, just give some subtle mood lighting to my yard. And I'm a townhouse, we can't have crazy bright lights in the backyard or else it could cause complaints from neighbors.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

You can always change the professional bulbs to be dimmer. The biggest difference is buying cheap solar lights means you'll be spending way more than you ever expect over the long run because you'll constantly have to replace them because they aren't made well.

@tommcd62 3 года назад

Who paid you?...Solar is the future!

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

Solar is the future, but its not the present haha

@joshua01 3 года назад

I mean he means well a little bias maybe but there are much better solar lights that are brighter but he just hasn’t seem them all he’s just dipping he toes in the water he is correct to a certain extent

@Code_breaker_ 3 года назад

@@aklighting8292 💡 💡 🐯 🐯 You are as boring as watching paint dry. Get some talent. # Solar rules ! ( 24 January 2021 )

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

@@Code_breaker_ I appreciate the feedback. Check out my newer videos, I hope I've improved. I wish solar lights were better because they really would rule. As of now, they aren't made well. But I'm glad you like them.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

@@joshua01 I appreciate it. Yeah, there are some decent solar light out there, but I'm not too well versed in that world. My experience mostly comes from replacing solar lights because they have gone bad. I'm thinking of purchasing several solar lights and giving my honest review.

@jacobedecruz5350 3 года назад

tks for the tips! I had such disapointment with these landscape lights. Wont buy again unless they are better built

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

You're welcome! I completely agree! I can't believe how many people I meet that keep replacing solar lights each year haha. I don't think its worth it.

@mrsound6140 2 года назад

Finally someone in this comment section who is smart and knows how to spend their money!

@jacobedecruz5350 2 года назад

@@mrsound6140 Money does not grow on trees, at least not in my backyard ;) Maybe with the lumber price it might...

@mrsound6140 2 года назад

@@jacobedecruz5350 Id rather spend 300 dollars on a system that will last for many years than to buy solar lights every year. Like what AK lighting said, its not worth wasting money on solar lights. Where I live, summer temperatures can get as high as 120 degrees. Definitely not good for solar lights. Since my weather is dry most of the time, aluminum light fixtures should last me 10 years and those are the cheapest types of lights (Besides plastic which is cheaper)

@dad.0 3 года назад

Loved it, keep them coming! Great video, I love your channel! Spot on!

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@daniellehood7518 Год назад

Another problem with these solar lights is that you can see the light itself when the idea is to see the subject you're illuminating.

@hamzahassan7730 3 года назад

Few months ago I made points about why low voltage lighting is easier to have. I just want to make one more point. Low voltage lights all turn on and off at the same time. Solar lights come on and off at different times which looks horrible especially when its noon when lights begin to come on.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

Great point!

@asianguru4984 2 года назад

Nice shirt. Where did you buy it?

@MitsubishiEclipse-vy2wq 3 года назад

Landscape lights may be trash and I HAVE experienced that before, there are also more rugged and brighter motion activated security lights that perform just as good of not better than their hardwired counterparts sometimes but yes do not buy the ones from dollar General but if you get the bigger stuff, solar DOES save electricity

@sealifesbeauty 3 года назад

What is the brand of the “expensive” spotlight that you’re telling us to get instead ?

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

I get this questions a lot. I've put together a PDF that goes over the lights I recommend. There are hundreds of other really good lights out there, but I've narrow it down to this list. diycourse.aklighting.net/lightingrecommendations

@mati211p 3 года назад

Solar light made by your own or on Li-ion aren't bad. Working all seasons and generate 300-800 lumens of light too.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

Some solar lights aren't bad. My experience with them is most of them aren't made well and definitely not made to last.

@bmwrulesforeternity5218 2 года назад

This was a GREAT review. What I got out of it is exactly what i was thinking all along anyway ... and that is that solar lights SUCK big time. They are a WASTE of money ... period.

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

I appreciate the comment! Honestly I wish they were better.

@kctjohnson 3 года назад

I like the middle light compared to the overly bright professionally installed lights on the right. We have 360 days of sunshine in our state so solar is better.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

Solar is better if solar lights work properly. They have such a high fail rate. As for the brightness, you can always change out the bulbs to a dimmer light.

@marcz9482 2 года назад

No option for wired what are the best solar

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

Not sure what the best are. I know there are some on Amazon that seem to work well.

@MMMM-mq3bt 2 года назад

what is the price on your solar lights ?

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

We don't sell or install solar lights. We see they typically run around $20-$40 each.

@MercyOnMySoul 3 года назад

You paid what you get. To afford “professional landscaping”, I would have to take out 2nd mortgages, then have to sale the house, and then be homeless - then I could enjoy the city street light.

@MilkyG666 2 года назад

It also adds up on the electric bill.. 10 x 10w path lights 20 x 5w uplighters etc etc… It’s a fortune and waste of electricity.

@musicalmarion 2 года назад

You don't always want a blaring light in your undergrowth. 🤣 I agree they don't last though - by the way I had to smile at your advert at the end.

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

Haha thanks! I agree you don't want the blaring lights.

@justpar2012 Год назад

Number 1 for me is solar lights can be placed anywhere without burying electric lighting

@jesusbernabe5983 2 года назад

It rained today and my light didn’t turn on at night… is this normal??

@hamzahassan7730 2 года назад

Yes because your solar light did not get any charge. One of the many reasons why 12 volt lighting is better

@jesusbernabe5983 2 года назад

@@hamzahassan7730 update : lights work just fine the Xmas lights on my house were so bright the sensor thought it was still day time lol

@hamzahassan7730 3 года назад

Damn, all those dislikes. I guess people can't handle the truth. If you want, you can disable people from seeing total likes and dislikes. That should deter people from disliking. The only good thing about solar lights is that they have nicer designs and you can put them anywhere. Other than that, you forgot to mention that there is maintenance. You have to clean lens, replace battery once it starts weakening, and clean solar panel. With low voltage lighting, the only maintenance is replacing lightbulb and cleaning lens if your path light has a lens.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

Those are all good points I should cover in another video. I think a lot of people equate solar with saving the earth...or something like that.

@brandilovechild 2 года назад

Totally skewed photography’s the end. The solar light to the far right was great for paths. And the solar light in the middle with the tree was awesome. SAVE THE EARTH 🌏

@C2Canada 2 года назад

Must be frustrating for losing all the businesses to simple technology improvements.

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

Actually, solar lights are a great option for people who can't/don't want to spend much money. It also is the best "entry" to lighting, then people pay for professional lighting later. I have no problem with people buying solar. I just don't think people realize how bad solar is. I wish it was way better quality than it actually is.

@JavierLopez-by1jv 3 года назад

I’ve purchased litom Solar lights and they look 100 times better than my neighbors lighting that a pro had to install ..

@mrsound6140 2 года назад

I am certain your lights are not as bright as their lights. Solar lights are just not as good as 12 volt lights

@HeLLLoKitTTyy69 2 года назад

Lol OKAY Javier Lopez

@CorporateShill 3 года назад

What about more expensive solar lights? Like $20 a piece ones?

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

Yes, like $20 a piece. I'm not super well versed with solar lights. Some people have really enjoyed certain brands from Amazon, but for the most part people struggle with solar lights.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

@huahua Shen I've decided not to seek any products other that what I use. Thanks for asking.

@alexy6093 Год назад

Just do what I do. I use candles.

@Saurabh96038 Год назад

50 ft copper wire is $41 :) so the companies called this on their own :)

@CommandProMC Год назад

I am completely for solar lights and have seen how well they perform. If you buy great quality solar lights, then they can shine brightly the whole night. I had one of those and it lasted dusk to dawn every night, even on cloudy days. No more battery life argument. You invest in some good quality solar lights. If not in raw power output, they will outshine plug in lighting in so many ways. see bfg9000d1's comment below ↓

@ReggaeRedeemer 3 года назад

120volts bro. That might be a reason why its brighter 🤣 solar lights are cool tho. I do agree that if you have the money then yeah go with 120v

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

I agree 120volts is a lot brighter. However, low-voltage converts the 120 volts to 12v, which is pretty exultant to solar lights. If you have the money, I'd suggest going with the 12v system over the 120volts.

@charleyyoung262 3 года назад

Nobody mentions how they work in the winter.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

Agreed! I live in Texas so I only know how solar lights hold up in Texas winters. From my experience, the plastic ends up getting brittle and easily breaks. But for the most part the lights work normally after the winters.

@xsauce3858 2 года назад

Solar is the best

@luvinsweetlife 2 года назад

Solar lights is better than wired landscape lights because it saved me alot my electricity bills. I used professional lighting and my bills were more than $800-$1,000 paid in one month which are more than my savings, not enough to feed my families or go to see doctor. Solar lights aren't cheap as you think. They're super expensive, for a low income. Medium class and rich people think landscaping lights are better because they can afford. Some low income can't afford it. Ijs..

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

Thanks for your comment. I would have to disagree with you. I know this is a controversial topic, but it good to remember that landscape lighting is a luxury product. If you need the money to feed your family, I would not recommend getting any kind of landscape lighting.

@joshuafox2216 3 года назад

Getting traditional power wired lights install is only the beginning cost. What about the operational cost down the road. Those heavy watts will slam your power bill. No thanks, I’m going solar powered.

@mrsound6140 2 года назад

No thanks to paying 10 dollars for batteries every year when I can pay 10 dollars for LEDs that will last long time and have a low operating cost

@jackiemuir4160 2 года назад

I've no option as far as electric lights are concerned, so my cheap solar lights are doing me just fine

@jpthsd 4 года назад

LED lights require 12v , just buy those 12v LED light for garden and run the cable,,it's cheap and brightest!

@aklighting8292 4 года назад

Exactly!

@001looker 2 года назад

Solar works perfectly. No reason to pay you for your professional lights.

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

I wish solar did work perfectly. Great concept, poorly made. But that doesn't mean that I don't think people like you can purchase and enjoy them.

@AZLIVE87 2 года назад

I have solar lights and they work well. Looks like you are trying to push your lights

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

I don't actually have lights to push. My goal is to help people understand that there is a HUGE difference in quality between solar lights and professional lights. But not everyone values the same thing. If you value solar lights over professional lights, enjoy them!

@doubleclutchonline5811 2 года назад

I'm surprised at how reserved this guy was with his opinions on these cheap lights. Solar lights always make a home look worse than having nothing. The light temperature is often too blue, they don't illuminate uniformly from light-to-light. They don't turn on or off at the same time. They look cheap. They can't be automated. And because they are so cheap, homeowners buy them in bulk and usually add too many. They are disposable junk that always looks amateurish. A low voltage wired system can be done inexpensively as a DIY, and be done in a way that looks professional.

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

Couldn't agree more! I need to make another video about solar lights and how bad they are. This was one of my first videos and I was getting used to this whole RU-vid thing, or I would have been a little more vocal about it haha. Thanks for the comment!

@tylercampbell6365 2 года назад

Bullshito

@awpolymerclayhouse2298 Год назад

@@tylercampbell6365 Hello Tyler, what's your opinion on solar lights?

@tylercampbell6365 Год назад

@@awpolymerclayhouse2298 I love them..I have a one level ranch house so the light output is perfect..I bought four spotlights and four walkway lights that light up the front of my house..My brother has the wired ones and yes I would agree because his house is a custom two story the ones I have would not look as good...Also they all turn on at the same time and are usually still on when I get up for work at 5a.m.

@awpolymerclayhouse2298 Год назад

@@tylercampbell6365 With your reply I am relieved as I am also planning to buy some solar lights for my yard， thank you so much Tyler!

@MilkyG666 2 года назад

I prefer solar because landscape lighting wattage adds up which = infinitely more money to run.

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

A lighting system cost the same as 2 light bulbs in your house. You won't even notice the difference once you add it to you bill.

@MilkyG666 2 года назад

@@aklighting8292 my house lights are led and generally 4-5w… How many watts does your average lighting system consume?

@adamkeeler1299 2 года назад

@@MilkyG666 that's awesome you have all LED lights bulbs. Okay, so the average lighting system is about 100watts which come out to be about $.33 cents a week. I get that not everyone want to add to their electrical bill, however, since everything switched to LED from halogen the electrical bill has reduced significantly.

@MilkyG666 2 года назад

@@adamkeeler1299 fair enough another way you could set the system up would be the use of a solar panel & battery connected to your non solar system, then you get the best of both higher lumens & zero energy usage.

@Saurabh96038 Год назад

Solar lights - if the yard permits - should be the only option - why on earth would anyone want to run wires is beyond me - solar lights are getting better - just imagine a transformer -120 w is like $80- companies like Hampton bay could have found out a way to hold these low voltage transformers cheap - but they wanted short term profits - well here we are - solar will win the game eventually

@Saurabh96038 Год назад

Ok Hamton :) but hope people get the point

@chrislapp9468 3 года назад

Not one word mentioned about light pollution.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

I'll do a video on light pollution.

@dghboy212 3 года назад

So bigger solar lights are good and cost less than professional, but still go professional and pay extra in electricity and more work, no thanks ill go bigger solar and save money in both cost and electricity. And honestly the bright pro lights are too bright and only look good on huge houses.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

I respect your decisions. A few points to consider. 1. Solar lights, even the bigger ones aren't built as well as professional lighting. 2. The cost of a professional lighting system is about equal to a couple bulbs in side your house. The cost is very minimal. 3. The brightness of the professional lighting can be changed to dimmer bulbs. There are about 9 different brightness, not just one.

@y2kmadd 3 года назад

The professional light is too harsh.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

It depends on people's preference.

@FoOtFoOt542 2 года назад

Cheap solar lighting just one more thing that ends up in the landfill.

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

Yup

@bmwrulesforeternity5218 2 года назад

This video was put out by the author to EDUCATE people so they DON'T WASTE their money at Home Depot, etc. THIS I TOTALLY AGREE .... And, .. AK Lighting author was being very polite to those here in the comments section. Basically the bottom line is this .."to EACH their Own" ... Here is MY take on this topic: Using Solar lights along a landscape pathway is basically just a touch better than purchasing a bag of glow-in-the-dark PING PONG balls at the DOLLAR STORE and tossing them every couple of feet. THERE ... I said it. ONE THING IS VERY CERTAIN: PERSONALLY, I WILL NEVER, EVER PURCHASE SOLAR LIGHTS IN MY LIFETIME. I have already been burned by crappy solar product purchases. But to those that LIKE solar lights: "Keep on believing that your solar lights are wonderful ... B'hahahahaha"

@johnserra9 3 года назад

No salesman

@newstar6445 3 года назад

Nice try Exxon CEO

@slowmochicken 2 года назад

No comparison for me, wired is reliable, looks so much better, & great for security which is half the reason I have landscape lighting. Solar are good for moving around, so I do use those too in areas too far from the transformer that aren't critical for security.

@challis2009 3 года назад

Not use solar lights? dude wtf is wrong with you, going solar was the best thing I ever did!

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

I'm glad they have worked well for you. Now, just because you had a good experience doesn't negate the majority of people who deal with faulty solar lighting that have issues after a few months. Again, glad they have worked well for you!

@joseluissosa2395 3 года назад

Way to trash solar lights in order to "shine a light" on your business. #WeNotice

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

haha, thanks for noticing! Honestly, solar lights aren't made well yet. I run into customers a few times a week here in Texas that have issues with solar lights. So this video wasn't meant to trash on solar just to shine light on my business, it was meant to show that there are better options out there such as landscape lighting. Thanks for your comment.

@anitacoopert1668 2 года назад

You guys he is here to SELL his business… of course he doesn’t want u to buy solar power lol .

@jacksonybarra4676 3 года назад

Solar is just easier

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

Very true.

@mrsound6140 2 года назад

Installation-wise, yeah solar is easier. If you want something with very little maintenance, go for 12 volts. There will be no cleaning the solar panel and no replacing batteries. 12v LED bulbs should last very long time

@kmsti8677 3 года назад

#1 reason why you SHOULDN'T buy a solar light if there's a cloudy day your light is down for the rest of the week. Sh#t's annoying as hell.

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

100% agree!

@bfg9000d1 2 года назад

Not to sound like an ass in anyway. I have my solar lights charge on a cloudy day, a few may go out in the early morning hours. If I have had several days that are cloudy some might go out deep into the night. But generally I'm not walking around the outside of my house at 3am either. I guess it depends on where you live.

@WintJames Год назад

what cheaper options lol

@xsauce3858 2 года назад

Lights should never be directed upwards. They are a nuisance and contributes to light pollution.

@tylercampbell6365 2 года назад

If it has a wire you're going to pay for it

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

That is correct! But the wire lights are way better quality.

@TheMasterjay500 2 года назад

UNBIASED OPINION 😅

@hollyem1 3 года назад

This is the worst pitch ever,

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

How so? I'd love to know.

@stevenhill6417 2 года назад

So technology is squeezing your business and you’re doing videos to discredit the solar option. Not everyone needs what you provide

@koidemasi5714 3 года назад

You made no sense at all...

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

I'm sorry about that. What do you need clarified, I'd be happy to help.

@mrsound6140 2 года назад

Thats because you didnt watch the video

@bill-nj6fc 3 года назад

no think anyone really cares what you think, LMAO

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

What do you mean?

@mrsound6140 2 года назад

@@aklighting8292 Dont worry about him, hes just butthurt

@elliotnewell 3 года назад

This video was awful

@aklighting8292 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback. Could you help me improve by providing some specifics?

@divinee.155 Год назад

your argument is weak ...some of us dont wanna pay more for power.

@HeLLLoKitTTyy69 2 года назад

So much negative comments on here LOL. He’s simply telling the truth between solar and 12 volt. You guys stop being so butt hurt about your solar lights that don’t even light up the same time with the others 😂 Lmao.

@mrsound6140 2 года назад

Lmao look at all these butthurt solar light fanboys. Solar lights have too much disadvantages: 1. They usually are cheaply built and break easily 2. They generally are not very bright 3. More maintenance than what you get with 12 volt lighting 4. More expensive to have considering that you have to pay for new batteries every year whereas you could pay 10 dollars for LED bulbs that will last 5. I can never exclude the fact that solar lights don’t charge in cloudy days. Even if they charged, they won’t run for long. And if you dont want 12 volt lights to be too bright, you can always get low wattage bulbs. And think about it, do you really want to spend money replacing batteries or lamps every year and having to clean dirty solar panels or do you want to spend your money and do the hard work at once? I would go with doing hard work and spending money at once.

@caseymyhro3769 2 года назад

This is the most biased video I've ever watched.

@bmwrulesforeternity5218 2 года назад

how so? Hmm, .. I would rather see the title of this video be something like this: "DO NOT waste your money of SOLAR lights since they are ... C R A P" ... THEN, I would have to up my vote from a 9/10 to a 10/10.

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

Good! That's what I was trying to get across. Solar aren't made well yet.

@aklighting8292 2 года назад

Agreed!

@caseymyhro3769 2 года назад

@@aklighting8292 Sorry, I didn't word my comment correctly. I was saying that as a good thing, because people need to realize, you can't get the same results as you do with a professional landscape lighting setup.

@caseymyhro3769 2 года назад

@@bmwrulesforeternity5218 Like I said in my response above, I didn't word my comment correctly. I was trying to hint at the fact that solar lights are not as good, and need someone to blatantly express it.