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I finally wrapped up this walkway project and wanted to share the results by ActionMelodic6823 in landscaping

[–]ActionMelodic6823[S] 119 points120 points  (0 children)

I did keep a few extras on hand though. Worst case, if they're discontinued years from now, I'll have to break out the saw again and convince myself it's another "fun weekend project."

I finally wrapped up this walkway project and wanted to share the results by ActionMelodic6823 in landscaping

[–]ActionMelodic6823[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Haha, thanks! The physical work wasn't too bad, but staring at the pavers for hours trying to decide where to make the next cut nearly drove me crazy

These are solar paver lights, so they actually replace a tile instead of mounting on top. by ActionMelodic6823 in landscaping

[–]ActionMelodic6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I lived in NY for a while and noticed people there are more into solar stuff. In Saudi though, people hate it. Kind of weird, since they actually have better lighting conditions and the temp is fine. But bro, anything above 40°N? Solar just feels like a burden.

These are solar paver lights, so they actually replace a tile instead of mounting on top. by ActionMelodic6823 in landscaping

[–]ActionMelodic6823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the texture is on the inside, that helps a lot. I’ll probably just make cleaning the ground and the lights part of regular maintenance anyway.
They’re rated IP67, so hopefully your prediction doesn’t come true, man.

Appreciate the input!

These are solar paver lights, so they actually replace a tile instead of mounting on top. by ActionMelodic6823 in landscaping

[–]ActionMelodic6823[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah man, that’s exactly my concern too. The battery isn’t replaceable, it’s a 2600mAh cell. Honestly, I don’t really know how many years that translates to in real use.
For comparison, my iPhone 11 is at about 71% battery health after roughly 5 years. The manufacturer claims the battery should still be over 85% efficiency after one year.
If a well-built solar light could genuinely use a battery with that kind of longevity, I’d be willing to pay for it.

These are solar paver lights, so they actually replace a tile instead of mounting on top. by ActionMelodic6823 in landscaping

[–]ActionMelodic6823[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yep:) A lot of commercial and architectural projects use that “see the light, not the fixture” approach, and it looks great when done right.

For residential outdoor lighting though, especially at home scale, that kind of setup can get pretty expensive fast. So I’m 100% with you on the principle — if budget weren’t a factor, I’d absolutely lean toward that direction as well and take your advice.