Customer Reviews

Sohodecor 2 Pack Grand Luxy Stainless Steel Wall Mounted Solar Path Light with 4.5 Inch Amorphous Solar Panel

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

 

 

I bought a pair and put them up myself ...a great DIY item that is eco-friendly. I bought another pair for the back yard. They are great!

These are very bright. I use them on my entry way stairs and they are great right out of the box.

These lights are very contemporaty and large. They have a blue-white light (typical solar light) but look great day and night. Just enough light to see, but not ruin night vision. The light points down, so great for stairs and pointing out features. They mount easily, just need a drill and level. They need to be in direct sunlight for min of 5-6 hours per day to be effective. I would consider buying more of these, or other lights or products from SoHo Decor. Delivery was very prompt.

These babies put out a lot of light for solar - probably due to the higher-quality solar panel and the THREE batteries (rather than the usual one). The build quality is average - mostly plastic with a stainless-steel cover basically glued on. Two of the 4 I ordered had minor separation of the lower steel panel surrounding the lens, which did not harm the function and was barely noticeable.

Anyway, in terms of light output these kick a$# on any of the Malibu lights I've seen/purchased, though don't expect them to replace your porch light. I mounted my four evenly spaced along the back of the houseat about knee level, and they light the ground very nicely. In my opinion they are not attrative enough to mount anywhere near eye-level, except perhaps on a fence post. I did mount them where they would get plenty of morning sun, but can't speak for how they'll do in more shaded areas.

Follow the instructions and let them charge for a few days. They are very easy to mount. They are not spot light bright, but give off enough light to prove very useful & the best thing is that they don't use any electricity. They are just bright enough to illuminate over my 800 square foot back yard patio.

I bought these lights nine months ago to illuminate a walk way in my patio. They get full sun for most of the day, both summer and winter. They work great, illuminate the walkway all night - though by early morning the light is getting dim. I am very pleased with the purchase.

Update, December 2009:
These were purchased about a year ago, and are still going strong.

I ordered two packs (4 lamps). Three work and look nice (I recommend these lamps). Unfortunately, one came broken. That's why I only gave it 3 stars.

I had these above my South facing garage where we get full sunlight for most of the day. They worked just fine for about three years but then one day they stopped working. The metal frame around the light started coming off about one year after I purchased these. I guess they aren't so bad if you don't mind replacing them every three years or so.

Very stilish, I like the look BUT:
1) I'm curious to know how, who build this solar lights obviously used outdoor (rain and humidity) can make the battery' door that is totally not waterproof.
2) very short duration of the battery, even during a very sunny day (december, D.C.) the light last max 2 1/2 hours.

bought two. Liked them. bought two more a week later. Meanwhile, one unit died. Wouldn't turn off at all ran in daylight and no light at night as batteries ran out. Of the replacement set, one was DOA. While I was waiting for another replacement set, one more died. So I have four lights, two dead. Third set arrives, and yet another of the lights turns on full-time, and one of the THIRD replacement pair was DOA. I really wanted these to work. The styling is really upscale, the light thrown is bright but not glaring, and the pattern is a a cool checkerboard (when they work). So with four out of six lamps dead, they had to go back. No problem. Company sent shipping label, refunded everything. But DAMN, the technology is idiot-simple, the failure rate unacceptable. Buy at your own risk, but the company backs their product.