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I love to decorate with solar lamps and Brightech Ambience Pro solar outdoor string light caught my eyes, they are well rated, but it is the first, anyway, I have come across with upsell of an extensions cable for the string light, ever so often have I been wondering why nobody has thought of that? The strings are sold in either 27 feet or 48 feet long string, which gives choices of mixing them depending on the area which should be covered.
The Light
The light color is 3000K which is soft and white, if you are in doubt about the Kelvin (K) numbers for the bulbs then the lower number the more yellow light, where you will say 5000K is like daylight.
Each bulb gives 1 Watt, so altogether 15 Watt will be provided from the solar panel and the lifespan is up to 20,000 hours, it takes about 6 hours of sunlight to give 5-6 hours at night. Do keep in mind the colder the temperature the longer it takes to charges the battery.
The bulbs are replaceable which in my view is great.
You will get:
- 15 led lights bulbs in a string
- Solar panel
- 1 Stake
- 1 Clamp
- All the components is in weatherproof material
- Strong ratings
- Comes with 2 year warranty
The string is 48 feet or approximately 14,5 meters long, from the solar panel to the first bulb 3 feet or approximately 0,90 meters and in the other end the same measure 3 feet from the last bulb to the end which gives space for secure the strand.
The space between the bulbs is 20 inches or equal to 0,50 meters, the wiring is black, and it is not possible to get them in another color.
But this one is s different because it is possible to buy an extending cord, I have never seen it before in my search, and I find it very useful, it has often been a pain when I have been standing with a product and then realized the cord is simply too short to where I had in mind to place it.
But the extension which is offered is only working with this product, unfortunately.
You might need more than one light string, in that case, it is not possible to connect them to only one solar panel, they must use their own panel.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE AND WHERE TO PLACE THEM
They are easy to ensemble, you have to decide where the string is going and then measure if the solar panel is going to be staked or if it is going to be clipped on something stable, which can hold it in all types of weather.
Over the bulbs the are a small ring, for hooks or a wire, it makes it easy to move them around in trees or on a wall, as well as easy to remove them again if bringing them along on a camping trip or other outings.
It is a pleasant ambiance light to have on the patio, for the BBQ, going camping, on the boat, where ever you can imagine some light, not for reading or doing serious work, but enough for BBQ, eating, and a joyful evening.
Don’t forget to put the solar panel’s switch in the ON position when charging, there should not be any need to switch it off position again, they do not come with remote control.
It is very important to put the panel in a position to get the most of the sun, even though it will give some light at night from charging in indirect light.
You have to keep in mind the sun is changing position during the day, which means all of a sudden, the panel is in the shade from the house, trees, or bushes. Mind you as well for street light or another intruder light.
WEATHER-RESISTANT
Those lamps are for using the year around, they are proof up to 122 Fahrenheit or 50 Celsius, and still, the bulbs will be cold, but on the other end of the temperature scale they work as well, though it takes a longer time to charges the battery, wind and snow it no problem either, the LED are protected with a layer of silicon and durable plastic and they are shatterproof.
What I like
It is easy to ensemble the cord to the solar panel, easy to put up, and as easy to take down and bring along, you have the choice of putting it on the stake or clip it n to something stable, and it comes with 2 years warranty.
I like the cozy light, and it creates a beautiful atmosphere in the garden or with your BBQ, at the pool, yes, wherever you want to put it, it will shine, though not bright enough for reading or other activities which require brighter light.
What could be better
If you have a big area to cover it would have been handier if you could add the strings to only one solar panel instead of several.
It would a good idea to offer the string with a choice of colors.
Consumer’s rating
The ratings are very high, lots of people have asked questions, the answers they get are useful information about the product.
What is the price
The price is in my view affordable, it comes with a warranty, the packing of the product is properly done before it is dispatched.
My advice
If the panel should go a bit milky then it is easy to clean if you would like to know how then go here and if you have other questions go here.
Summery
It is a nice set of bulbs in a string, you can either get it in 27 feet or 48 feet it is possible to mix them to the right length for your need, around the BBQ area, on the fence, on the camping trip, nice decor in the trees or on the patio.
It is handy you can change a bulb if necessary, they are shatterproof and can be used in all sorts of weather, so no need to take them in when winter comes, though they will need the sun for charging.
I find it excellent there is a possibility of an extension, it makes it easier to find the right place for the solar panel, all in all, a great buy.