Cheap Paradise GL22764CI Low Voltage Cast Aluminum 11-Watt Three Tier

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I spent nearly 20 years replacing Intermatic Malibu lights which at best would last 5 years. For about the same price, these lights appear to be made much better in several ways.

Bolts are used to screw the top onto the base instead of directly onto the plastic lens. With the Malibus, either the lens breaks from the pressure of the top, or the top blows off down the street.

The connector box is well designed to make a good water tight connection. With the Malibus you have to squeeze real hard with your thumbs, but you can use a screwdriver on these to force the prongs into the wire.

2 Year Update: These lights have held up very well, however when I ordered additional lights I was disappointed to find that they have replaced the connector box with a contraption similar to the Malibus that you have to squeeze around the supply wire. Still think these lights are far better than the Malibus.

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I love the way these look and the workmanship of the metal is really good. The problem is the manufacturer's selection of a T5 socket. These are a small wedge based bulb that has a life expectancy of 500 hours. If you run these lights for 6 hours a night you will be replacing the bulbs every 2.5 months if they don't encounter any little power spikes to burn them out sooner and they live up to there full potential. Our experience is that many of them only last a month. If you run the lights all night long you will be replacing them monthly or sooner. I know one reviewer said he replaced them with LED bulbs but I have been unable to find a source of LED bulbs for a T5 socket that gives off enough light for outdoor use. I am going to see if I can rewire them for a different socket but realize this would void any warranty. I cannot recommend them.

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I changed my review from 1 to 3 because I still think the T5 is a poor choice for bulbs for outdoor lighting as the bulbs are typically 300-500 hour but the fixture itself is sound. After lots of research I found an LED bulb that fits the light and am pleased with the results. superbrightLEDs is the place that has them for 6.95 each. WLED-xHP15-TAC: 194 LED Bulb 15 SMD LED Wedge Base Tower WLED-CWHP15-TAC: Cool White is what I ordered. The cool white is not the same color as the original white but had the highest lumens so I bought it. You may prefer the other white.

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These lights get great reviews, and they're priced significantly cheaper than Malibu, so I ordered 12. They assemble easily, and appear solidly made, though, in truth, the fixtures are almost identical (if cheaper) than the Malibu. The few that work (see below) are nice and bright with a pleasing warm color temp.

But when I went to connect them, 10 out of 12 of the connectors cracked in half! 10 out of 12!!!! Specifically, these connectors, like Malibu's, have two interlocking clips that you line up and push together around the wire. Each clip has an ergonomic thumb depression. The crack would occur straight across the middle of the thumb depression upon applying even a small amount of pressure to push the clips together. I was using a thicker 12agw wire, but the lights are supposed to be compatible with that.

Very frustrating. To the manufacturer's credit, I called them on a Friday afternoon, easily reached a friendly, English-speaking CSR, and they are supposedly going to send me some "connector boxes" to replace the clips. Installing those will take more effort, but at least it should resolve the problem with the flimsy clips.

I don't see anyone else complaining about this, so maybe I just got a bad batch.

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Previously had a more flimsy style path lights made of thin metal on the screw-on lid and ring, they got bent and flown off over time. The spikes were made of plastic. Finally had to replace them with these lights. At less than $12 each a much better looking light that should last for years.

The lid is made of metal and with 3 screws onto the body which is also metal (except for the plastic light shield which emit opaque light), I dont have to worry about lids flying off during strong wind. The bulb inside is 11 watts (compared to my old 4 watts) and really lit up the pathways.

The spike is also made of metal and easily insert into the ground.

The best part is the installation. Each light has a clamped-on style electric connector that one simply clamped on to existing ground wire like a vice-grip, and voila, light is on. Easy as 1,2,3.

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VERY well made much better than the other "popular" brand. The aluminum is very heavy gauge, high quality casting. The top is held on securely by three screws, which when removed allow complete disassembly for cleaning. The electrical connectors are first rate, positive contact on the first try every time and very sturdy should hold up indefinitely.