Customer Reviews

Paradise Low Voltage Cast Aluminum 20-Watt Spot Light with Glass Panel

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I have used a wide selection of low voltage light fixtures as we try to light our property, and I am very pleased with the three Paradise GL22724BK fixtures we bought. They are not spot lights--we use them to light trees from about 10' (3m) away. The angle adjustment would allow them to be used as uplights. The photo here on Amazon doesn't show the metal spike that goes into the ground. It is an "L" shape, rather than "+", in cross section--very strong and easier to push into hard dirt. Second, the wire attachment is the best kind in my experience. Malibu has a two-part gizmo that is hard to position and hard to undo. I've also seen a connector that requires a plastic alignment part be snapped onto the cable first--you need the right part or it doesn't work. The Paradise fixture has a rectangular box closed with three finger screws. (You could use a screwdriver, but it is not needed.) Remove the three screws--the nuts are captive--remove the top and take out the rubber spacer that matches your wire guage. Push it on the wire, replace the top and three screws and you're done. As I said, it's the least hassle of any of the other connectors I've encountered, and the easiest to reposition. Quality control doesn't seem great on low voltage lights, in general, but I was very pleased that all three fixtures lit up the first time power was applied (other fixtures require tweaking, or a new light bulb, etc.). Finally, the price is a great value--I have paid this much for plastic, 4W, fixtures. One more thing--before I dove into this project, I thought that you couldn't mix and match, that you couldn't add Paradise to a Malibu system. You most certainly can--we have Malibu/Intermatic as well as Paradise transformers, generic 12/2 wire, and all kinds of fixtures playing nicely.

The Paradise GL2272RC is one of 3 different Low Voltage lights I purchased. The others were more expensive and required the separate purchase of "Quick Connectors" to connect the fixture to the power cable. The Paradise connectors are already on the 16 AWG cable coming off the fixture and are easy to connect to the power cable. That was not the case with the supposed "Quick Connectors" needed for the other fixtures. These lights look to be of a higher quality than they cost and are very easy to adjust (no screwdriver required) once you have them in the ground. My only criticism is that it is more of a flood light than a spot light. A spot light typically has a shade that extends beyond the lens to keep the light beam narrow. This Paradise light tends to spread the light over a broader area than a typical spot light.

The build and quality of this cast aluminum flood lamp housing is better than many costing three times the price. We bought four of these light housings to light-wash some terra cotta, rescued from a demolished building, now mounted in our back yard. The results are excellent. The Paradise housings come with wire connectors, MR16 20W 12 volt bulbs, and stakes. We replaced the bulbs with 12V MR16 LED's, which take up more room in the housing, but still fit. The stakes are rugged and keep the housing securely where it is pointed. The connectors are good quality, easy to use, and allow connection to three different gauge wires (18Ga, 16Ga, 12Ga) for maximum compatibility with existing systems (yes, these can be added to any 12V light system, as long as the wattage capacity of the current transformer is not exceeded). There is a black version of the housing available, but for a few dollars more, this housing is the best value, and actually looks better than the picture. It is worth noting our LED system (consisting of 10 lanterns, and 4 flood lights) consumes less than 35 watts of power, yet lights up the back yard.

I did my whole system with the Paradise equipment and am very pleased with it. I had 6 of these to spot trees, the house, and the mailbox, plus 18 walk/driveway lights, and a 600W transformer. They do a good job. Two can light up an entire side of my two story house, and one shines all the way up about 3 stories into the tree branches. Fairly bright.

Like the walk/driveway lights, they're machined very well. None of these had problems out of the box. The cap easily comes off to put in the bulb and seems to fit snugly. The glass has a rubber ring so they seem to keep water out well and I didn't see any condensation. There are drain holes so no water will accumulate. The angle is adjusted easily by unscrewing the side and just adjusting the light then tightening it. It has "teeth" to hold it in place. It's aluminum, but like the walk lights, very sturdy and you'd think it was steel. Very solid. Machined very well. The stake is sturdy and about 7-8 inches long. No way you'll bend it. The clips to the wire were easy to use and snug. The only thin I didn't like was there's no screw to stop it from rotating on the stake. You just keep screwing until it stops and that's the direction it will point. You have to adjust the stake to point it in a particular direction. If you don't screw it all the way, it will turn easily so that's not an option (only reason I gave it 4 and not 5 stars). But a small thing compared to how impressed I am with everything else.

I also got the Paradise spots and the 600W transformer, and very pleased with everything.

These are really great low voltage lights at a great price. I bought five of them and no complaints, well, okay one complaint. One of the included halogen bulbs arrived broken, but I had already ordered LED bulbs to go with the lights (dropping the wattage from 20 watts/light to 2.5 to 3.5 per light). Great combination. We used them as security lights for an outbuilding, but I could easily see them as accent lights highlighting a large tree or sculpture. After installing these I am now looking for a place to put more because I like how they work. Recommended!

Had these lights in the ground for a month or so now, including two pretty violent rain storms here in Tampa, working great. No water in the lenses, no shortage problems, etc. I'm not sure what the one person was talking about in regards to there being thumb screws to connect to your low voltage cable because these are the quick connector types that pierce the cable as you snap two halves of a button type connection together. Works fine if you have a little finger strength and lay the cable in there straight. These lights are also real bright and spread at a wide angle so don't use as a spot light unless you can get close to what you're lighting. Best used directed low to the ground behind a bushy plant, otherwise they'll blind you at night if you look into them. Bottom line, great value for this price, especially considering the metal construction parts included.

I got the light 10 days ago and I mention them that bulbs was broken but no response so far.Very poor service!!!!!!!

I need multiple low voltage lights to complete my landscaping project. I ordered one just to see if the product was suitable for my intended use. It arrived and I was satisfied with the build quality. I ordered more and only one of the new order arrived (the rest are on Backorder) and it was different from the original and damaged. The difference is the wire connector and a broken bulb.

These are $10 items and are a bargain if they arrive intact and maintain similar production features. It will not be worth the price if they arrive damaged and require the effort of returning them. I hope that the remaining items in my order arrive intact.

The lights look great - haven't installed them as yet - did try to put in LED lights, which I couldn't fit into the fixture - too bad, but the LED lights were too big even though they were the right size.