Strathwood 6-Piece Solar Tiki Torch Light Set

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Product Features

• Solar tiki torch set lights up garden with simulated flicker flame
• Made of 100-percent impact plastic with bamboo finish
• Crystal silicon panels capture sun's power; 600 mAh rechargeable batteries store it
• Interlocking poles require minimal assembly
• Each tiki torch measures 60 inches in height

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 14 x 8.7 inches ; 11.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000L9WLAC
• Item model number: NXU-8000
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,678 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Bestsellers in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Give solar power a tropical touch with this pair of sturdy, all-weather garden torches. Constructed to give the festive appearance of bamboo tiki torches, these two lights are actually made of 100 percent durable impact plastic in a warm, new-bamboo finish. Each torch is capped by a crystal silicon solar panel that converts enough free energy from the sun to stay lit for about 8 hours. Lenses made of frosted plastic contain a cluster of LED lights with electronic chips that simulate the flickering light of real flames. Quick assembly of interlocking poles and a base that ends in a ground stake make for easy installation; the center piece of the pole can be left out to vary the height. The purchase includes two 600mAh rechargeable ni-cad batteries for storing the solar energy. Each tiki torch measures 60 inches in height.

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Solar Lighting FAQ

Q: Are solar lights what I need?
If you've got sun and just want nighttime lighting for safe access around paths, or for accent lighting near patios, pools, ponds, flower beds, trees, or other landscape features, then wireless solar lighting is an easy way to go--and one that won't add to the electric bill. Solar lighting isn't as applicable for very cloudy or constantly shaded areas, especially when reliable security and safety is the desired effect.

Q: Is solar lighting technology reliable?

Solar cells are far more efficient today than they were even 10 years ago. Advancements in circuitry, light bulbs and diodes, and battery technology have boosted the reliability as much, if not more, than innovations in solar cell technology itself, making solar lights very reliable compared with conventional lighting--and even more so if the grid is down.

Q: How do solar lights work?

A solar panel or photovoltaic cell made from plentiful silicon crystals is built into the top of the light, where it absorbs and converts sunlight into electricity. That electricity is wired to a pair of rechargeable nickel-cadmium (ni-cad) batteries that store the power for nighttime use. When the sun goes down, a light sensor automatically turns on the fixture's light source, a super-efficient pair of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Come dawn, the sensor shuts down the LEDs, and the solar panel begins charging the batteries again. There's also a manual on/off switch that lets you turn they lights on earlier than they'll come on themselves, or keep the lights off all night if they're not needed at the time.

Q: How bright are solar lights?

Each light is equipped with two patented orange LED bulbs. Together, the LEDs emit about the same amount of light as a 4-watt incandescent bulb, or a couple of wax candles--creating a nice, soft glow for accent lighting or for safely illuminating an outdoor path.

Q: How long do the lights stay on?

When fully charged with a day of adequate sunshine, the ni-cad batteries power the LEDs for 8 to 12 hours of nighttime operation. And, unlike fragile, short-lived incandescent bulbs, the LEDs stand up to bumps and drops and have a life expectancy of around 100,000 hours, so there's no need to ever change the diodes.

Q: Do the batteries ever have to be changed?

Designed to withstand daily charging and depletion, the ni-cad batteries provide reliable lighting for months and months. And they're easy to replace when the time comes.

Q: Are solar lights easy to install?

Solar lights offer instant lighting with no wiring to hassle with and minimal assembly. Just assemble the support poles (if necessary), stick the integrated ground stake into the ground, and let the sun do the rest.

Q: Are solar lights safe around kids, pets, and water?

LEDs require very low voltage and the housing is sealed tight, so little hands, teeth, and tails won't get zapped. And because the lights are weather resistant and rainproof, they won't short out in a downpour.

Q: How do I get the most out of the lights?

For optimal charging, make sure the solar cell is exposed to sun all day, with no bushes, branches, or fence posts blocking the panel at any time. And, so that the light sensor isn't inadvertently affected by artificial light, make sure the unit is installed away from other outdoor light sources, including garage and street lights.

Product Description
The Strathwood 6 piece Tiki Torch set is plastic construction with flickering LED bulbs. The torches are 60 inches high.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars cheap and flimsy, August 21, 2007

By	Alexander T. Chalmers (Millersville, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These are all plastic even the spike to put them into the ground. We put them together and tried to put the first into the ground and the spike bent. We could only put them into the flower beds since the spikes bent trying to get them in the grass. The color is wrong on them a well they look very fake and cheap. I would avoid these.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly realistic "flame", September 8, 2007

By	Gary Bisogna "sbpceap" (New York City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Solar lights for yard/garden are notoriously inadequate for providing any real light. The nickel cadmium batteries are inferior and outdated, and I don't know why manufacturers don't offer an upgrade to new technology batteries with more power. But these Chinese imported lights are for mood/accent lighting. Solar lights are good for that. The 3 LED's inside the translucent lens flicker in an amazingly convincing yellow "flame." Really cool, and I don't impress easily. The plastic faux bamboo stands are not as convincing, and are too weak for the task. If you put these lights at full height using all 3 sections of plastic bamboo tubes you're likely to be disappointed. I used one section, holding light about 1.5 feet above ground, and they looked nice. As each section breaks, I have extras. If you want them tall, and you are innovative, you can adapt genuine bamboo cut from a real tiki torch, and replace the cheap plastic tubes. Mine are a few weeks old, and after a sunny day they stay flickering all night.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works as advertised, October 10, 2007

By	Lord Foxglove (Santa Cruz, CA) - See all my reviews

Being forewarned I assembled the torches with a bit of anxiety. Yes, they are made of thin plastic and especially the stakes are flimsy. It also took a while to take of the stickers A through E. Here are the good news: 1) Really like the on/off switch. In dark periods such as winter I can charge the batteries and know to have light when I need it.
2) Here in CA, they run through the entire night in October - good efficiency.
3) Made a whole for the stakes with a iron rod and then "planted" torches. Worked well and the torches held up in the soil for a few weeks now.
4) Last but not least: They do provide enough light to see steps in the dark, just enough. I have all six spread out over a 10 yard area - it's perfect.
I would buy them again for that price.

I also would purchase the same item if sturdier for twice the price.

Ideally I could use real bamboo for the bottom part if an adapter part would exist.

Cheers !