1. Make sure you pay attention to the dimensions of the mounting plate. In order to properly mount to siding, you will need the standard siding mount, as well as the larger 'mega' mounting plate. I got these at Home Depot for around $40 for all four plates. You could probably install directly on your siding, but then you risk water damage and the lights not holding, depending on your building construction.
2. Make sure to let the lights charge for at least 2 full days in the 'off' position, in order to get a full charge on the batteries.
I wish I could post a picture of the installed product they look fabulous, and I love that they are solar powered. I would buy these again.
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Package was good. Screws were too shirt and it was missing one of the nuts from the upper side. Had to replace with standard nuts...Best Deals for Gama Sonic Baytown Solar-Charged LED Lantern, Wall Mount, Taupe
Shipped on time as promised. Well built and powder coated which is great; cause it was installedon beach house salty enviroment. Installed for driveway illumination has enough lumens equivalent to
a 25 watt bulb with 0 Kw consumption.
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We looked high and low for black lights we could use on either side of our garage door. Most of them were too ornate, or too cheezy looking. These were PERFECT...exactly what we wanted. They are solid, well built, and just gorgeous (we couldn't stop staring at them and couldn't wait to put them up). We had a few doubts about the whole solar thing, but based on the few reviews we found we thought everything would be ok. We charged them (with all 4 solar panels exposed) in blazing bright sun in the off position for a few days before actually mounting, as suggested. However, they just were not bright and we knew it wouldn't get any better because the position of the lights wouldn't allow all 4 panels to be exposed to direct sunlight at any one time. So regrettably we needed to send these back. My suggestion would be to give it a shot if you will have the lights where all 4 panels would always be exposed to the sky during the day...but otherwise solar technology may not be for you. We ended up finding some non-solar dusk to dawn lights that do the trick and are nice looking (though admittedly not as gorgeous as these). Gamasonic you would probably make lots of money if you made these in non-solar (electric) dusk to dawn form for the people who can't use solar.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Gama Sonic Baytown Solar-Charged LED Lantern, Wall Mount, Taupe
I installed this outside the back door of rental duplex where there is no electrical supply available and nighttime light is needed. It is not in full sunlight, but faces south and gets a few hours each day. It comes on automatically when it gets dark, and the brightness and length of time it stays lit depends on how much charge it gets from sunlight during the day. This is in the desert southwest, where we have very few cloudy days. I put it in the best location I was able to attach it. Because it's not in full sun all day it is not as bright as an electric powered light would be, but it isn't the fault of the lamp. It works as it is designed to. Installation was simple two screws. I attached it to a 2x4 on a shed wall. I don't have the skills to attach it to concert stucco, or I would have put it in a sunnier location. But it works satisfactorily.it won't work in every location you might want to put it. I like that the on/off switch is located inside the lamp and that you have to unscrew the top to turn it off. I think that is a good security feature.
I would buy another one, and may do so when the technology gets a little cheaper. Great quality of construction.
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