I recently fitted one of these Solar Duo Security Lights above my back door. It’s from The Solar Centre, who sell all sorts of solar things for homes and gardens.
It was very easy to fit as it is fairly lightweight and came with all the necessary screws and wall plugs. I’m pleased I didn’t need to get an electrician to fit it for me. All I needed to do was drill two holes into my outside wall and attach it.
Although I installed the light on a flat wall, its design means that it can also be fitted to either side of a corner, so if this is where you need lighting, it will save you the expense of a second light fitting.
The light was quite dull at first but I realise now that the batteries needed time to charge during daylight (something that there isn’t all that much of at this time of year). After a few days the brightness of the light has increased to resemble the light of a full moon. It’s not as bright as our neighbour’s electric security light, but it also doesn’t cost us anything in electricity or carbon emissions. I wonder if it will be brighter during the summer months when there is more daylight? An interested to point to note is that if the place that you are installing the light is in shade all day, it will still work because you can situate the solar panel up to 5 metres away to catch the sun.
All in all, I’m pleased with the ease of fitting this light, and happy with its performance which is adequate for our small garden. It didn’t cost me anything to install, and it doesn’t cost anything to run. The only dubious points are that it is plastic and made in China, but this is also reflected in the price.
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