Customer Reviews

Cooper Lighting SP100 75W Halogen Landscape Light, Green

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I had been struggling with too cheap outdoor lights from big box home improvement stores. They would work for awhile, but inevitably collect water in the base socket after a big rain and trip my GFCI knocking out the lights and the timers they were set on.

I wanted individual lights that were rated for wet weather use, but I didn't want the type of lights that would be strung together and then operate off of some sort of transformer box. So, I went the route of individual lights and lots of good extension cords. Not the most elegant solution, but the cords are hidden nicely by my landscape mulch and I feel I have a good bit of flexibility in rearranging them if I wish.

So after balancing price and reader reviews, I decided to go with these Cooper 75W halogens. I was concerned about the lights being bright enough to light up my palm trees (live in Florida) and, of course, was dubious as to how water-resistant they would be. When I received my shipment (quickly and properly as is my customary experience with Amazon), the first thing I looked at was how these lights were sealed off from the elements. The whole unit is encased in sturdy metal and the only place where water would be an issue is the chamber where the light bulb is housed. However, the screw-on lid and protective glass make a nice tight seal. My confidence in the lights increased.

So, long review short, I bought a half-dozen of these lights and put them in almost two months ago. We have had above average rain since I put them in and no problems so far! They have stood up to the rain with no leaks or GFCI tripping. They light up my palm trees exactly as I wish - not too dim and bright enough. They're green and for the most part blend in with my ground cover or are unobtrusive if standing by themselves. They adjust nicely for the angle desired.

For the money spent and the effects that I get - can't be beat.

I had a Cooper light, model sp100 75W halogen. It was several years old and needed to be replaced. It was a good light so I ordered the exact same model number. The problem was that the old light had a light sensor that automatically turned the light "off" and "on" at "dawn" and "dusk"; the new light (exact same model number) does not have that feature. It is still a great light; I just had to purchase a dawn and dusk plug-in controller.

Have used these lights outdoors for the past five years in heavy Florida rain and strong sunslight. They just keep on ticking. Great light!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These lights are made by Cooper, Regent, and also rebranded at Lowes under the Utilitech company. Essentially the same light. Lowes has them for sale for $20, but with tax, if you are curious.
Back to the review. These lights are awesome and do the job wonderfully. Just run some outdoor extension cords under mulch, adjust for the right height and you now have a professional looking setup, at least to your neighbors. I have three lights total for now, but will expand later on. I have them on a timer and everything works as it is supposed to.

Spend $100 and get a $1000 lighting setup job for your landscape.

This is a bright light. Well made too! I use it to illuminate a pretty chinese maple from which I hang large ornaments during the holidays. At Halloween, it will illuminate scary decorations.

I have had problems with my flag light for years. The underground lights always filled with water and rusted out. So I called my electrician and he installed this light. Within a month the light burnt out so I went to a lighting store and purschased a case of blubs that matched these lights. I installed the new blub and within a week the glass cover shattered. So I went to Mennards and purchased another Cooper light for less than $20.00. I replaced the blub and the new lense. I hope it will last for a long time but I just don't know. It does do a good job lighting my flag.

Beach Bum was correct....after a couple of months, this unit will stop working. There is a problem somewhere in the electrical/cord/connection. I think the heat may cause one of the connections to fail. I tore it apart but could not find the problem. It looks nice, but will not be around for the long haul !

No surprises, as advertised. This is a good quality product, well made and effective. I use it to light up my U.S. flag at night.

Using these lights and some outdoor heavy duty extension cords plus timer, I was able to duplicate a $2000 dollar professional lighting landscaping effect for a budget of $200!! the lights are reliable and cover a wide range - 8 lights did the entire front of my house. Great Find!!

I bought a Cooper light 9 years ago and only in the past year did I start having problems with it not turning on at all, or not turning off at dawn. I assume the harsh AZ sun and weather conditions have finally taken it's toll on the light so I am looking into buying another one.