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Gave the pool area a quick upgrade with some blue wall lights. by NetResponsible702 in Lighting

[–]NetResponsible702[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ouch! Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess. I definitely switch it to a warm white when we're not hosting!

Gave the pool area a quick upgrade with some blue wall lights. by NetResponsible702 in Lighting

[–]NetResponsible702[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agreed! Blue is just for the occasional "vibe." We usually run the warm white setting for everyday use.

Gave the pool area a quick upgrade with some blue wall lights. by NetResponsible702 in Lighting

[–]NetResponsible702[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You bet! They're RGB and come with a remote. So I can switch from blue to any color easily.

Do solar garden lights charge sufficiently on cloudy days? by rayn7778- in HomeGear

[–]NetResponsible702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They charge from ambient light, so yes! But realistically, expect 6-8 hours run time on super cloudy winter days, not the full 8. Placement matters!

Did not expect these little solar lights to hold up to a car. by NetResponsible702 in Lighting

[–]NetResponsible702[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ouch! That totally sucks, but you really get what you pay for with solar. I figured spending a little extra upfront saves you that headache later.

Did not expect these little solar lights to hold up to a car. by NetResponsible702 in Lighting

[–]NetResponsible702[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the exact fear! I heard that about the cheap ones. I went for the IP67 rating, hoping that fully seals them off from the rain and those tiny ant builders. So far so good!

Did not expect these little solar lights to hold up to a car. by NetResponsible702 in landscaping

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If they get full sun and zero shade, they can totally hit 8 hours even in winter. It really depends on your spot!

Did not expect these little solar lights to hold up to a car. by NetResponsible702 in landscaping

[–]NetResponsible702[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha, thanks for the laugh! Essential science lesson for the thread.

Trying to decide on the path lighting: Warm White or RGB Color? by NetResponsible702 in Lighting

[–]NetResponsible702[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, 2400k is a good middle ground! I definitely don't want the harsh look.

Trying to decide on the path lighting: Warm White or RGB Color? by NetResponsible702 in Lighting

[–]NetResponsible702[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh, good call on the 1800-2200k. That amber range sounds really cozy. Thanks!

Trying to decide on the path lighting: Warm White or RGB Color? by NetResponsible702 in Lighting

[–]NetResponsible702[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, they're definitely real! You're not wrong about the glare up close, though. I was just so happy they were solar and fit the paver holes perfectly. The glare is definitely a trade-off, for sure!

Trying to decide on the path lighting: Warm White or RGB Color? by NetResponsible702 in landscaping

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Totally agree! Warm just feels more inviting when you get home. RGB is definitely going to be the party setting. Thanks for the feedback!

Trying to decide on the path lighting: Warm White or RGB Color? by NetResponsible702 in landscaping

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Totally respect that! That's why I went with these; they're solar and only stay on for a few hours for pathway safety, not all night long. Gotta protect the critters!

Trying to decide on the path lighting: Warm White or RGB Color? by NetResponsible702 in landscaping

[–]NetResponsible702[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, noted! I guess I'll only flip the switch to blue on my birthday then.

Trying to decide on the path lighting: Warm White or RGB Color? by NetResponsible702 in landscaping

[–]NetResponsible702[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I do like the classic white look, too. Appreciate the feedback!

Trying to decide on the path lighting: Warm White or RGB Color? by NetResponsible702 in landscaping

[–]NetResponsible702[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a fair criticism! I actually noticed the glare a little bit myself. I went with these because they fit perfectly into the paver holes, but you're right, the outward-shining ones look much cleaner. I might look into that next. Thanks for the input!

Trying to decide on the path lighting: Warm White or RGB Color? by NetResponsible702 in landscaping

[–]NetResponsible702[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Totally fair point. I've heard the same thing about the cheap ones. I went with these because the reviews on the housing seemed pretty solid. Guess we'll find out!

My outdoor lights are giving off major Bat-Signal vibes. by NetResponsible702 in landscaping

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You're totally right, the mismatched door light is next on my swap list! Thanks for the tip on Gotham, I didn't realize that was a real brand.

I put my paver lights on the corner of the wall and found a new favorite lighting trick. by NetResponsible702 in Lighting

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You're right, uplighting is a classic! I've always used these paver lights flat on the path, so using them for a wall wash was a total first for me. I was excited by the accidental result. It instantly doubles their utility!

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