Moonrays 91225 Verona Style Solar Powered Plastic Path Light, Black, 10 Pack

CCI Moonrays 91225 Solar Powered plastic path light verona style, 10-Pack, black. This set of 10-path light fixtures helps to illuminate any area that needs added safety. They nicely mark the edge of a driveway or sidewalk, garden steps or swimming pool perimeter. The black plastic fixtures have one white LED and cast a soft glow, blending into the landscape of any home. Fixtures have durable plastic construction for longevity in all weather conditions.

Technical Details

• Durable plastic construction
• Rechargeable AA NiCd battery (Included)
• 10-Lamps per package
• White LEDs
• 10-1/2-inch above ground height

What People Are Saying About These Outdoor Lights

The 10" inch stake perfect for setting in container plants.
Very aesthetic, very well constructed, easily assembled and the higher stake a bonus.

3 of the 10 now buried in neighbor's front yard [at bottom of porch steps] to 'highlight' thick tree roots coming up. A safety measure for mail carrier and us. Don't really care if they don't burn all night as no one should be in these two yards after 10pm.

Remaining seven in large container plant pots this yard. Rec'd 5 days after placing order. As always Amazon's great expediency of orders. Well packed in Mfg. box so 'Out of box-assembled and into place outdoors within 1.5 hrs.'
[Less time if no dog looking for his treat from the truckman]

All ten light up brightly during [indoor] test as soon as battery strip removed as instructions say. There is a ticket that says let them 'sun charge 8 hrs'

Since some are in the shade - will be able to easily remove tops and set on table to get full sun to charge.

These pix for now - may try night ones later - 


Updated Info.
On the set I received, all worked, so far. I fully charged all the batteries before I installed them. One note: they currently come with 400 MaH batteries. I was not aware you could even find batteries with such a low rating, but here they are. I have replaced the battery in one unit with an 800 MaH battery so I can see if this makes any difference. One night's usage only seemed to deplete 80 MaH so hopefully the solar charger will keep up.

I live in Minnesota so I don't expect these to work in the winter and I will probably remove the heads for the season. So far, after a week, all are working through the night.

great yard light
Mine have been going steady for over a year. Shining away every night summer and winter with ice on them. One got hit by a weedeater and broke the clear plastic on one side but the weather (and rainbirds) never seem to bother it. I had some from a big box store and the slightest rain had them all shut down for a week and now they are all dead permanently, insufficient solar cell area on those, Moonrays are made to work.
 
Pretty night lights
These night lights are small but shine a pretty light along the faux creek-bed in the back yard. Don't think lights, think fireflies, and you'll get the size right. One star off because the stakes are a bit short (IMHO) and the lights are SO small. For the price, these are a great buy, though, and they add a sort of fairy-land charm to the yard.

Setup was easy and quick. With a day's charge, the lights stay on sunset to sunrise. Silly as it is, my favorite thing is to watch them flicker on as evening falls.

My box came with ten lights but only eight stakes. I requested the missing two stakes by email from Moonrays (3 weeks ago) but have not yet received them.

Nice little lights
Bought these from Amazon two weeks ago but only put them up this past weekend. Very fast shipping (as always) from Amazon and had them within two days of my order. Opened the box right away to look at them and was impressed how the Moonrays box had the individual tops pacakged inside to prevent breakage.

As I was placing them this weekend along my front stone path there were two things I noticed. For one, the plastic is very light and seems fragile to me. I don't know how well these will hold up, but they look pretty good for now.
The second thing was the length of the stake at the bottom. It was probably a little over 4" long, which was good because they should stick in the ground fairly well. The hardest part was trying to keep all the lights even with each other and keep them straight as I lightly hammered them into the ground. (*Note: Hammer the stakes into the first, them attach the tops. Don't try to hammer them with the tops on. Duh)

Out of the package, I only found one light that was dim...possibly a bad battery or just needed to be recharged. But I used 8 of the 10 for my path and, so far, they have been great. They light up well enough to see the stepping stones but not overly bright. They just seem to bring a touch of class to the front of my house at night, which was all that I wanted.

Overall, very pleased with this product. Took off 1 star for the 1 dim light and the flimsiness of the plastic.

Worked straight out of the box
These lights worked straight out of the box and kept on working until they switched off at daybreak.
They've been in the garden since then, and seem to be reliable so far.
I would have preferred a little more light and a little less on-time, but they do seem to be a fair deal.
Minor quibbles would be about the instructions which were written to cover three widely differing models and so tended to be slightly less than straightforward. The spikes were cleverly hidden inside the stands and had to be fished out, which was not mentioned anywhere that I could find (but then I did dump the instructions pretty early in the game).
All in all a nice birthday present for the wife.

Great looking lights, at a great price
I ordered this product Wednesday night, and was amazed that Amazon was able to get it to my house Friday morning with Free Saver shipping! Lights were packaged neatly.

The product itself is a great buy. There are 10 lights that are extremely simple to assemble and install... my 5 year old son had no problems helping me put these up along our walkway. There are basically three simple steps to putting these lights together. Put the stakes in the ground, attach the lights to the stakes, and remove little plastic tabs from battery slot in order to start the charging and use of the batteries.

The design, made from all plastic, is very sturdy and has an elegant look to it.

I put the lights up outside around 1pm today, and it was fairly cloudy. That being said... once the sun went down, all 10 lights lit up and looks great along my walkway. The LEDs let off a nice blueish white light.

Overall, I am extremely pleased with the lights, and the job Amazon did shipping the product.

good and cheap solar lights
I wanted some cheap solar light tolight up my yard without adding to my electricity bill. I ordered these on 12/13/09 and received them after three days in good conditions (it was a rainy day here), even when the box was sitting outside my house. I never have trouble in receiving anything from amazon shipping has been fast always. right now they are sitting on my kitchen counter fully assembled and tested.
about the lights:
1 yes they are cheap even compared to biglots
2. construction is plastic from a distance does not feel cheap.
3. I received all the lights ie 10 of them nothing missing
4. the solar panel probably is amorphous silicon which are not very efficient in converting light to electricity. nicely sealed from the inside that poses the problem of water seeping into the sides of the exposed panel may be lead to shorting later on (not sure about this)
5. the batteries are 600mAH 1.2 V NiCad
6. one of the poster commented on the stands beign very fragile. In my view they are designed for holding these lamps and does the job well. however how they are going to hold these lamps in rains and winds time will tell.
some of the lights i received the sensor was kind of smudged though it worked even in presence of the fluorescent light, so it will definitely work in sunlight. with my experiment in presence of fluorescent light i am thinking that they may not work in my front yard because of the street light in my front yard. as one poster mentioned that the led's are not bright which is true anyways.
The lights are very simple in construction and I hope that no one should have any problem in modding them to their taste in fact these are the best ones for modding. i will try to replace these leds with yellow ones in some of them to have a feel of warmth instead of the white light. I will add a red led on one of them and place it on my mail box, the neighbours may get a kick out of it. I will update this post after the experimentation later on.       

Outdoor Lighting Ideas to Improve Your Outdoor Living

When driving along at night, the homes that draw the most attention are, of course, those that have employed a great outdoor lighting plan.  These homes showcase the architectural and landscaping features that make these homes unique and of course also enhance the security and usability of the property.  You can also have one of these homes that people riding by at night admire by utilizing the many outdoor lighting ideas available on the market today.  By doing so, you can extend the use of your outdoor living space by making these areas available well into the nighttime hours.

Lighting the outdoor living space has become one of the many new amenities builders are including in the new homes built today.  Where in the past, the lighting provided for outdoor use consisted mainly of porch lighting for the main entrances of the house, there are many modern outdoor lighting ideas that promote the increased use and enjoyability of the outside of your home.  This lighting is used to illuminate the modern living rooms that have moved outside the house and are used not just for special occasions, but on an every evening basis.

Outdoor lighting fixtures and bulbs have advanced far beyond the standard flood lights or spot lights that adorn many of our homes.  While these are still mainstays in providing outdoor lighting, many new modern fixtures can not only be placed in areas never thought of before, but do it in a most energy efficient way.  In place of the standard incandescent bulbs you can now utilize halogen lighting, LED lights,  or compact florescent lamps (CFL).  All of these new products, while more expensive to purchase, provide a comparable amount of light to the incandescent bulb while utilizing much less electricity thus reducing the cost of operation.  And, if you really want to reduce the cost of operation, most modern fixtures can be found that operate totally off of solar power.

These modern light bulbs can be operated using a large variety of fixtures that were unheard of in the last generation.  Fixtures available today include ones that include rope lighting, floating pool lighting, deck lighting, floor lighting, rail lighting, as well as floor and table lamps that can be moved to different areas at will.  As you can see, the ways in which you can apply your outdoor lighting ideas today are limited pretty much only to your imagination.

Motion Sensor Outdoor Lighting - Added Security for Your Family

Most everyone if familiar with motion sensor outdoor lighting even though it may be on a limited basis.  But, if you are considering some type of upgrade to your outdoor lighting, you owe it to yourself and your family to become more educated on the advantages of utilizing motion sensors on at least some of your outdoor lights.  Some people's outdoor lighting consists simply of porch lights near the front and back door of their homes.  Even if your lighting plan is this simplistic, motion sensitive lighting can still be a consideration.

Much of the outside lighting today around homes is used to highlight the extensive landscaping or architectural features of homes and would not benefit from motion sensors.  It is the other outdoor lighting that we are talking about.  The lighting that is used to either guide you around some obscure parts of your property or the lighting used for the security of your property.  Both of these type lights are prime candidates for motion sensor outdoor lighting. 

While this type lighting is generally a great idea, there are a few drawbacks that you should consider.  Many police departments will tell you that lighting is one of the best alternatives to use when it comes to creating a deterrent to keep intruders off your property.  However, having constant bright lighting shining in all different directions on your property creates light pollution that neither you or you neighbors will be very happy with.  You also have to consider the amount of energy that many of these high intensity outdoor lights utilize.  The answer to both these problems is the installation of motion sensor outdoor lighting.

As you can see, motion sensor outdoor lighting incorporated into an overall outdoor lighting plan can be an excellent idea when utilized properly.  Lighting of this type has many advantages when it comes to saving energy and providing cost effective solutions to your outdoor lighting needs.  Moreover, they provide vital security for your property without sacrificing functionality.  When the lights are not needed, they are not on, but if some intruder makes his way onto your property, the motion detectors on your outside lighting will provide the first line of defense for the security of you and your family.

Outdoor Deck Lighting - A Challenging But Rewarding Project

There is no question that outdoor deck lighting not only enhances the look of your deck but also increases the use of your outdoor space.  If you take a look at all the different type outdoor lighting available today, you will find that the choices are easily adaptable to whatever situation your deck may present.  Fixtures are available that allow you to attach or recess lighting into walls, posts, steps, railings, ceilings or even the deck flooring itself if you are so inclined.  In addition to all the types of lighting available, their low voltage power systems will usually allow for the lights to be low cost and pretty easy to install.

Many of the decks that are appearing on newer homes today utilize some type of outdoor deck lighting.  With the variety of different materials these lights are constructed of, such as aluminum, wood, plastic, or vinyl, you can easily match most any style of deck you may construct.  They also come with different type bulbs depending on your preference of lighting.  If you prefer a cooler light, you have the choice of LED or fluorescent lighting.  If you opt for warmer lighting, then the traditional incandescent bulbs will be for you.

If you find yourself without adequate electricity available on your deck or you simply do not wish to deal with the electrical wiring necessary to operate a hard wired low voltage system, most all types of outdoor deck lighting are available in solar powered units.  The solar lighting available today is much better than those that were on the market just a couple of years ago.  They can be purchased with a solar collection panel that can be located remotely from the lighting fixture, thus allowing you place the panel in a spot that allows the unit to gather enough energy from the sun to charge the batteries adequately to provide lighting for up to 10 to 14 hours depending on the lighting system you choose.

In addition to providing lighting for looks and practicality, you really should consider the safety of your deck when you install this type lighting.  In doing so, the steps become the most important area that you can light to increase the safe enjoyment of your deck.  Not only will recessing lights into the risers of you steps make for a much better environment on your deck, they could also keep you out of court if you prevent someone from tripping and injuring themselves on your deck steps.

Although lighting your deck can be a challenging project, it also provides you with the chance to really improve the usability of the area.  Outdoor deck lighting presents you with the opportunity to show your creativity and to create a space that you, your family, and your guests can enjoy no matter the time of day or night.

Garden Lighting Adds Inexpensive Beauty

For the homeowner that desires to maximize the enjoyment of their garden no matter the time of day, lighting is not only a necessary but mandatory enhancement.  In today's hustle and bustle society when time is a commodity of more value than money, evenings are the only time many of us are able to just sit, relax, have a nice cool drink and enjoy that garden we work so hard to grow.  Adequate garden lighting is a must for not only the enjoyment of your garden after night fall, but for the safety of your family and guests as well.  You do not want to wander the garden without proper outdoor lighting as you could possibly trip and fall injuring yourself or damaging some treasured garden feature.

Many backyard landscapes today are meant to provide entertainment for family, as well as friends since our busy lifestyle does not always allow a weekend get away.  Thus many homes are professionally landscaped and equipped with backyard swimming pools meant to be enjoyed long after the sun has set.  Without proper garden lighting, those special features on which you spent so much money to install and time to maintain will appear as a dull shadow in the moon light.  A swimming pool provides a great opportunity for the reflection of lighting into your backyard landscape.

When considering a lighting plan for your garden, keep in mind you are not looking to provide a place for wayward aircraft to land.  Keep your lighting in the garden area more quaint and subtle in order to set a mood of calm and maybe even romance.  While some function areas such as the cooking and food prep areas will require lighting that is somewhat brighter, most of your garden lighting will provide just enough illumination to provide for the safe movement around the grounds and highlighting of special features.

While lighting your garden for safety and security is a necessary thing that you should address.  Remember that you are also wanting to highlight unique architectural and natural features of your landscape as well as maybe a specimen tree that truly stands out in your yard.  Also, as you devise your garden lighting plan, keep in mind that you do not have to keep things entirely serious.  Consider adding some character to your garden with whimsical lighting such as cartoon characters, chili peppers or any type fixture that tickles your fancy.  Your lawn is an open palette that provides you with the opportunity to have fun and show the uniqueness of your personal taste as you carry out the lighting plan of your dreams.