Bell+HowellŪ Solar Spotlight
by BELL & HOWELL
Our Price: $14.97
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: Lighting
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BELL & HOWELLBrand: Bell & Howell
Model: 7812
Publisher: BELL & HOWELL
Studio: BELL & HOWELL
Music Label: BELL & HOWELL
Product features:
- Automatically Turns On at Night
- No Wiring, Instant Installation
- Multi Positioning, Fully Articulated
- Oversized Solar Collectors
- Completely Weatherproof
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bell+HowellŪ Solar Spotlight
Customer Review: Less than I'd hoped for
Summary: 2 Stars
The price was unbeatable, and the Shipping was fast !
The product itself reflects the price, I'm afraid.
Granted, here in my home state it doesn't usually get 8 hours of sun to recharge. And since it doesn't throw out alot of light, I had to put the solar light close to the lawn ornament I want to light up, and in that position in my yard it wouldn't get 8 hours of light even on the sunniest of days.
That and the fact that it's winter, and sunny days are rare here now, cloudy being the norm, and it is just disappointing to come home from work in the evening and seeing that the light not lighting up my lawn decoration like I'd hoped.
Well, for the money, I would have been surprised if it had worked.
I'd hoped that Bell+Howell would have had all the angles covered, and had a spectacular product that beat expectations, but as the instructions say, this light does require a full day of sun to recharge, and it has to be placed close to what you want to have lit up at night. Within 5 feet or so, to get a decent amount of light on the lawn decoration.
I'm now considering low voltage lighting... but I just don't like the idea of a transformer constantly plugged in for low voltage lighting. Transformers usually run warm at least, if not hot. I view them as a dangerous weak link and a eventual fire hazard, that needs to be attached to my home, and I'd really rather not take a chance on that. Besides, I really wanted to use solar power in this day and age of ever increasing power bills and energy costs.
This Solar Spotlight probably won't do anyone I know any good as far as doing a great job of lighting up anything, and it requires more charging time than it gives back in lighting time. I can't recommend it.
Description of Bell+HowellŪ Solar Spotlight
Showcase outdoor areas for safety and effect with this Bell+Howell Solar Spotlight. Safely and beautifully spotlight or backlight your garden, driveway, landscaping, patio and MORE! Each Bell+Howell Solar Spotlight provides 8-12 hours of solar-powered lighting, and you can group several together to set off larger areas. No electricity or wiring... just stake them into the ground or mount them on a wall or other hard surface. Built-in solar panel partially rotates so you can aim it to absorb max. sunlight and charge batteries; lights power up automatically in the dark. 4 bright LED lights; Rechargeable NiCd batteries included; Durable, weatherproof plastic; Mounting hardware included; 6 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 15"h. (with 7 1/4"h. ground stake), 7 3/4"h. with deck mount. Bell+Howell Solar SpotlightOutdoor Lighting
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