I bought this to replace a different style of lamp on my mailbox post (one that was aging, dim and unrepairable). I like the style, the engineering and manufacture of the lamp itself. It looks good and is just the right brightness — a bit more than "marker," a bit less than "light up the area." The replaceable battery is a nice touch, and the way the lid is made, I can probably take it apart and replace the LEDs in a few years if necessary.
What I found exasperating was the rather flimsy mount. It comes with four, to accommodate four post sizes, and all are molded from soft ABS. Once one is screwed to the post, the lamp assembly twist-locks onto it. Between small-ish locking nubs and soft plastic, the hold isn't very good and it does not "lock" into position; a bump will turn it, and a harder bump will knock it right off. Gluing isn't an option as there would be no way to remove it without damage (mount screws are on the inside, of course.)
The middle body is just the glass and reflector; all of the lamp gear (LEDs, battery, solar cell) are in the top... which also twist-locks onto the body, and not as well as I'd like.
If this is on a fence post where nothing can reach it (including cats and branches), the weaknesses will probably never be an issue. On a streetside mailbox post, or on any post where it might get handled, bumped or brushed... I expect to have to find some solution to make it all lock together better.
But it looks much nicer than the very plain 'moderne' one it replaced. :)
| Brand | Davinci Lighting |
|---|---|
| Color | Slate Black |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Style | Colonial |
| Light fixture form | Path |
| Room Type | patio, deck |
| Product Dimensions | 7.1"L x 7.1"W x 6.3"H |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Power Source | Solar Powered |
| Special Feature | Cordless |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Finish Type | matte |
| Shade Material | Glass |
| Number of Light Sources | 1 |
| Voltage | 3.2 Volts (DC) |
| Included Components | Batteries included |
| Item Weight | 724 Grams |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Wattage | 300 milliamp_hours |
| Manufacturer | Davinci Lighting |
| Part Number | DL116 |
| Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 7.09 x 7.09 x 6.1 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | DL116 |
| Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Assembled Height | 15.5 centimeters |
| Assembled Length | 18 centimeters |
| Assembled Width | 18 centimeters |
| Finish types | matte |
| Special Features | Cordless |
| Shade Color | black |
| Plug Format | A- US style |
| Switch Installation Type | Single Circuit |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Luminous Flux | 25 Lumen |
| Color Temperature | 3000 Kelvin |
