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What are considered
to be the major disadvantages associated with solar lighting?
First of all by definition solar
lights must have sun during the day to charge the batteries.
The length of time that the lights stay on at night are in direct
proportion to the amount of sun exposure during the day the
longer the lights stay on at night. See chart that has been
compiled to show what sort of of time you can expect in location
within the United States. Also it is important to realize that
the fixtures need to be positioned so that the solar panel is
exposed to the sun. Overhanging trees, shrubbery, your house,
shadows etc. are all potential limiting factors to optimum performance.
Is lower light
output considered a disadvantage?
The light are usually not as bright
as most other forms of outdoor landscape lighting. Some people
feel that this is a disadvantage, however, others welcome the
softer light output that these fixtures were specifically designed
for.
Realistically,
what can I expect form solar accent lights?
When the sun cooperates, you can
enjoy lights that are ideal for many applications, especially
those where accent lighting is desired and it is inconvenient
to use hard wired type products.
What sort of
maintenance will I need to be concerned with?
Other than replacing the batteries
about every 3 years there is not really much that can go wrong
from a functioning standpoint.
