Really nice LED lighting

I purchased this kit with four Pro LED walkway lights and two spots. The installation is very easy and the quality of the lighting product is excellent. They are beautiful when operating and while not very bright they are much better looking than the "solar" LED lights... and the spot lights are very dramatic on my climbing roses. The only feature I didn't like was the connector but that is minor. The walkway lights are metal and very well built and the 40 watt transformer has a timer and solar cell allowing the lights to remain on for 2-4-6-8 hours after sunset. The six lights only pull 10 watts... and for that little bit of power the lighting is awesome for a garden. The only reason I didn't give the light set a 5 -star rating was is the brightness but for economy and overall look it is a 5-star product. I liked the product well enough to order another set...More detail ...

A good light for the money

I'll make this short and to the point.



PROS:

The lamp head is made of lightweight but sturdy metal.

The gasketing seems adequate. After a month's use I see no evidence of leakage.

The beam shape is even without hotspots.

The price is excellent considering the relatively high quality.



CONS:

The ground stake is plastic and not as sturdy as the lamp head.

The power connectors are downright cheesy. Small and made of flimsy plastic they looked like they would fail in the first week. I used 12 guage wire and the connectors are actually too small for that guage. To avoid problems I coated mine thoroughly with silicone sealant.More detail ...

Very Poor Durability

I set about 25 of these up around my house with multiple transformers. Out of the box I had to replace one or two bulbs per week. After a year this increased to 3 or 4 per week. The units themselves then started to fail as well. When the whole thing became too expensive and too much labor to maintain I uninstalled the whole thing and threw it away. Buyer beware!More detail ...

Solid value low-voltage lighting

These lights nicely replaced more expensive lighting we had. The fixture is a solid casting that's well machined. The lens is white glass not plastic like others I looked at. The finish is rustic looking and blends well with the landscaping. The stem is a little short for my needs at 6". but I was able to use a longer standard 1/2" threaded galvanized pipe to make them tall enough to stand above some border plants. Not a big deal for me. The price was good even though I spent the extra $$ for the longer pipes at my local hardware store. I'd buy more of these for future projects.More detail ...

Verona Style Solar Lights

These lights are fantasic for the price made of pretty sturdy products and serve their purpose very well. They leave a very pretty pattern on the ground when lit too. Very easy to assembly and install.More detail ...

Nice Low Voltage Power Pack

I had been looking for these for a while since you can usually only find Malibu. They are plastic but snap together in such a way that they are tight against water or insect infiltration. The cable loops up through the shaft and contacts to two sharp pins below the bulb. This is locked in place using a plastic cam pin. It's a little tricky to get the hang of installing at first and what I found that worked well was to use a screwdriver and push the cable hard on both pins until I could see it pierce through the other side then put the cam lock in place. I love this feature where the connection is inside. Many of the replacements you find at your local home improvement store have clips that clip on the outside of the light to the cable and these tend to rust and look unsightly.



Another install issue is the light sensor. It is a simple on/off light sensor and while I was testing each bulb I thought my transformer pack was broken. You can not place your finger or thumb directly on top of the sensor. You have to cup your hand over it. Don't ask me why but it works.



I specifically looked for the lowest wattage transformer since I use LED bulbs in all my landscape sets. You can find them on amazon or on the web for around $4 and they produce 7-10 watts of light (much more than in this set) for 1/3 watt each. I've had some in the front for the last 4 years without burning out. So...I'm running all 10 lights at 7 watts brightness for about 5 watts total. It's silly that the companies keep upping the wattage with 120/300 watt transformers and larger incandescent bulbs. Save electricity and money by using LED's.

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