solar security lights

[MarcoM]

Hi,

Can you advise on a good brand / spec for an outdoor solar security light?

many thanks

 

[winston1]

I use a Lidl one. Seems to do the job

 

[sparkymarka]

the one in Costco has got a good review ….

 

[foxhole]

Mainly Chinese imports, some good some very bad , brand makes no difference .Look out for one with extended cable for separate solar panel as it makes it easier to place for sun collection when light is fixed in a shaded spot .Check out the battery spec , replaceable type easier to maintain .

 

[sparkymarka]

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[ericmark]

I have installed a whole series of access lights, will not call them security lamps as the don't make anything more or less secure, and as @foxhole has said the one with the remote solar panel seems to have worked better than the rest.

But even that one seems to give up in winter, then start working again when summer comes.

Even mains operated access lights seem to be hit and miss, but at least they continue to work in the winter. The problem I think is down to cats, foxes, bats, and other night animals triggering the lights and discharging the batteries. So what may work well for one may not work for others.

At rear of house want wifi operated lights, so I decide when switched on, don't want to light the way for intruders. But at front yes want to light the way for the milkman.