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Customer Reviews - Evo SMD Solar Security Light
I've been using this light for 10 years in full sunshine in Spain, I can't say the light lasts 10 years because it doesn't, but I've tried others and this has the best panel, adjuable delay and sensitivity, and we use it as an outside dining light on our terrace, it's never let us down and the battery always lasts, the only thing that perished in the sunlight is the plastic translucent cover the covers the movement sensor.
By Richard Hudson on Mar 22,2026
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0 | 0 I installed this over the weekend to give a security light over the garage door which faces North. With the extra extension cable I have fitted the solar panel on the South wall of the garage and everything seems to be working well. You can adjust movement sensitivity, light sensitivity and dwell time for the light with three simple dials on the light unit, although they're a litttle tricky to identify once the light is up on the wall. So far I'm really happy and it's working in December.
By Simon on Dec 8,2025
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0 | 0 Set the light up in the garage and panel out side on the barge boards and it works a treat so when i go in the garage no fumbling about in the dark for the switch
By Mr rumsey on Nov 7,2024
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2 | 0 Bought this light model 4 years ago and it worked perfectly in all types of weather, ever since. This year I have purchased a new one and after a small issue, rectified swiftly by the brilliant customer service team, I am happy to confirm the light is the same quality as the one bought 4 years ago. Great product.
By Alex on Apr 30,2023
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5 | 0 Very well made! Delivery on time. Easy to set up. Really good level of lighting. Could not have asked for more really
By Rob on Feb 12,2023
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4 | 0 I purchased 2 of these security lights and they are perfect to light up my back garden so that I can see my dog when she goes out after dark. They are excellent quality and easy to install. Very pleased with my purchase and delivery was very quick.
By Berenice Wintle on Feb 2,2023
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4 | 0 The unit works great. I had a slight issue but customer service dealt with it very professionally. I'll be back and am happy to recommend to friends and family. Thanks.
By John on Jan 18,2023
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4 | 0 Bought this unit for my father to light up the drive at his house. Installation was very easy, half an hour and the light was up and working. Dad is very pleased with the amount of light projected and the sensitivity of the PIR. overall an excellent product
By Trevor Hart on Jan 8,2023
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5 | 0 Bought mine as a light in the shed, with the solar panel on the roof. The unit is great quality, the light is very bright and it does the job I got it for.
By Christopher Rumball on Dec 31,2022
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4 | 0 Have had 3 and very useful in the garden, does what it says on the box. Only criticism cannot change batteries otherwise 5 stars
By Kirk’s on Aug 17,2022
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4 | 0 excellent, easy to install, lights up whole garden. remote solar panel able to install nearby on roof facing south.
By andrew duncan on May 15,2022
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4 | 0 Brought to light up alley way at side of house, I was tiered of not being able to see while putting the bins out! This provides more than enough light for myself ant the neighbouring property! Really delighted, and I fitted it all myself too!! No man required 🤣
By Suzanne firmstone on Apr 14,2022
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4 | 0 Great service - good price and delivered quickly and when promised. Product is very sturdy, easy to set up and works well, so all round very pleased with it.
By Geoff H on Jan 17,2022
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2 | 0 replacement light for the same model we have had for 3 years .gives great illumination which covers an an area with 9 garages .
By michael townley on Sep 2,2021
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3 | 0 Brilliant piece of kit no problems at all to install and does all that I needed very easy to adjust Highly recommend
By Peter on Nov 22,2020
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3 | 0 This light was easy to fit works great made well, Got a great sensor range, worth every penny, Does what the company says, Received the light with in 24hours of ordering.
By Michael Dyer on Oct 11,2020
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5 | 2 This is a replacement for the same one I purchased a few years ago which recently stopped working. Fingers crossed it works as well as I have been impressed that it working throughout the winter in Scotland. Good quality and strong light.
By Lynn on Sep 10,2020
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6 | 1 I bought this light at the end of 2017 and only just got around to installing it last month. Amazingly, it still had the factory charge in the battery so it has been working perfectly from the start. It took 3 days/nights of fiddling with the controls and angle of the light to get it to trigger as soon as I go round the side of the house but now the sensitivity is perfect.
By Carolyn on Aug 16,2020
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5 | 1 Excellent product, straightforward installation and it illuminated the back of the garden last night!
By Rae Goode on Mar 23,2020
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2 | 0 Very well made and finished product, perfect for remote situations and separate solar panel makes lighting secluded corners easy. By Tony on February 24, 2020
By Tony on Feb 24,2020
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4 | 0 Nice piece of kit well made easy to install well pleased
By Bob on Feb 11,2020
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4 | 0 I already have two lights and have been very pleased with them. This is just an addition to my collection. The characteristics which set these lights apart from other solar lights are that they are: * well designed for winter months - at least down South, and * the adjustable PIR sensor makes them exceptionally versatile (for example, the sensor can face down a path while the light faces up so that it lights the way ahead of the approaching person.)
By Anand Mehta on Dec 4,2019
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4 | 0 This is easy to fit and works well especially if you have distant parts of a garden without mains electricity. We did have a problem with one set after a few months and the company responded quickly and simply replaced the unit without my hesitation.
By Roger Ramsay on Nov 8,2019
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4 | 0 This is the second one I have bought as the first gave up after about 4 years, They do however cast an excellent light and perfom well during the winter months.
By Alan on Mar 27,2019
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4 | 0 Really good quality light, easy to fit and works well, lights up my whole garden, adjustable so only stays on for as long you want.
By Shirley Parkinson on Mar 23,2019
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5 | 0 Nice product. Well made. A good length of wire is provided. Easy to install. I used my own screws as I found the ones supplied a bit soft. I like dealing with this company.
By jocelyne knight on Feb 21,2019
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5 | 0 Pleased with this light ,we needed to light up the gate near the back door , when visitors came, does the job very well
By Sal on Feb 3,2019
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4 | 0 Great product. Construction very solid - unlike cheapo ones from Argos, B and Q etc. Very bright lighting, excellent for illuminating 3 steps which are in shadow at night. Love it to bits.
By Michael Hough on Jan 22,2019
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3 | 0 Very good light no problem with it charging even in the winter gives out ample light to cover the area needed have now purchased a second one for a different area would recommend
By Mick A on Jan 17,2019
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3 | 0 Wasn't sure if the light would be bright enough but it was, delivery was on time and very efficient,excellent service
By A Turney on Jan 12,2019
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3 | 3 Needed emergency lighting till we could fit a wired light. I wont bother now as this is does the job.
By Stephen Lawson on Jan 7,2019
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4 | 1 I had EVO SMD lights as well as other products from the Solar Centre in my old house and, when I moved I wanted to replace the EVOs because I had been very pleased with them. Unlike solar lights from many other suppliers, these do work in the meagre wintry sunlight. As before, prompt delivery of a good product. Not cheap, though.
By Anand Mehta on Dec 20,2018
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2 | 1 Had light for just over a week.Works fine.Pleased with purchase
By john hammond on Nov 23,2018
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1 | 0 Having used decorative solar lights we decided to try a solar security light to light the approach to the front door. Unfortunately this aspect is north so we bought an extension cable to allow us to site the panel in a better orientation. November may not be the best time of year to try the light but we are satisfied with the results. It arrived quickly and was easy enough to install for a handy person.
By Mary Ross on Nov 8,2018
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1 | 0 This is my first proper solar light. Good quick delivery. Easy to install. Working well so far. Only slight issue for me is that the maximum time the light is on could be a bit longer, as one of my dogs can take his time finding the right spot for his nighttime wee!
By Tanya Jeffery on Oct 22,2018
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2 | 0 Bought a cheap solar light from a local store thinking it would do the job. I wish I had seen this one first, gives out loads of light for the size of it. Very happy with this purchase.
By Stephen Nicolson on Oct 19,2018
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2 | 0 Hi. Thanks for quick delivery, easy to install. looks good. Winter will tell, hope all goes well, will recommend to others.
By Alan on Oct 18,2018
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2 | 0 I am pleased with the performance of the action activated solar light. It is very useful to have three separate controls for brightness, timing and sensitivity insuring that stored battery power is not wasted
By David Monks on Oct 4,2018
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2 | 0 I recently moved house and, somewhat reluctantly, left my old lights to the new owner. I bought these for my new place but I have not yet yet put them up because I want to be sure that the panel is placed to catch good sun in the winter months. The placement was a no-brainer in my old place and, given the efficiency of my old lights, I am not overly concerned about the placement for these new ones but ... .
By Anand Mehta on Jul 12,2018
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1 | 4 Excellent product, easy to install Delivery service first class best I have used online
By Neil on Apr 5,2018
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1 | 0 but so far i m impressed with the quality
By krys on Mar 13,2018
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0 | 7 very pleased with my purchase
By david porter on Feb 14,2018
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1 | 0 This is an excellent quality product which was delivered quickly and is working as it should do. We are using it to light an area of our narrowboat marina and the public seem very pleased.
By david fox on Feb 12,2018
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1 | 0 i purchased one of these light over a year and 6 months ago for the front of my house, it never stop working since so i get a next one for the back,, these lights is the real deal
By clive on Feb 7,2018
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1 | 0 I purchased the Evo SMD Solar Security light to illuminate the fenced area used by my dog at night. He turns on the light himself and the whole 15 metre run is lit. It works perfectly in a north facing area with little direct sunlight for the solar panel. The light was easy to fit (I am a Civil Engineer), but fitting the light to the bracket during a hailstorm with frozen fingers hampered the process. An improvement would be to have outward facing bolts built into the light body, with nuts and washers fitted from the outside.
By Richard Martin on Jan 25,2018
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6 | 0 All fine with these. Have lit up a local path adjacent to my house and they are charged from the panels I've put on my side of the fence. Neighbours are impressed.
By Graham Chappell on Jan 15,2018
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3 | 0 Online ordering process was easy. Delivery was ahead of promised date. Unit was easy to install and easy to operate. I am using it to provide sufficient light at night for a security camera to capture anyone entering the back of the house at night. I was concerned that the SE facing solar panel would not sufficiently charge the battery. So far, so good !
By Nigel Peterborough on Dec 29,2017
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3 | 0 Easy to order online. Fast delivery. Easy to install. Need to modify lighting conditions/time on to suit - but easy and don't have to dismantle to execute.
By Michael J on Nov 29,2017
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2 | 0 Set it at the lower ends of the settings to see how it gets on. So far, after a wek or two, it seems to work fine. It comes on when it should, gives a good cler light and goes off when it should. Installation went like clockwork (except for the little washer for which there was no instruction). The solar panel I fitted to a board and it sits on the garage roof. All in all, chuffed with the whole thing.
By david pepper on Nov 24,2017
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1 | 0 This is the second security light I have purchased from this company and I have found them both very effective. My first light lasted several years until the sensor failed which is not replaceable, however the company were very helpful and I purchased a replacement of a very similar model. This works perfectly and was easy to set up. I moved the first light into my garage as it is still charging very well and I use the on/off switch to illuminate the garage on dark nights so I am in essence getting further use out of it until perhaps another component fails. I was also offered a discount with my purchase of the second light . Overall I am very pleased with both the light and the attitude of the company.
By Alistair Westbrook on Nov 11,2017
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4 | 0 Good light. Easily installed and looks good. Had to wait a day for it to fully charge but since then it has been extremely efficient. Good illumination. The controls are a touch fiddly but once in the right position the light is fine. I have made several purchases from the Solar Centre and would recommend. Christine F.
By christine flavell on Oct 7,2017
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2 | 0 The item was well packaged and delivered promptly. The solar lamp is used to light up the side entry to my house and is ideal for this purpose. First day after installation there was insufficient charge but from day two the lamp provided a good light. Works perfectly. Very pleased with this purchase and definitely value for money.
By Jacqui Clark on Sep 24,2017
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2 | 0 Good price however would not have bought without the 25per cent promotion code discount. Excellent service from the SolarCentre, easy to follow installation instructions,recommended settings ideal for my situation i.e. does not activate too early and switches off after 20 seconds. In all a very efficient company.
By Joe Gaukrodger on Sep 7,2017
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3 | 0 This solar powered outside light is easy to install and set up with similar controls to mains powered outside lights. It is robustly built and well waterproofed. The solar panel is a good size and the cable length allows a range of choice of location in relation to the light. The installation instructions recommend positions for the 3 control settings - I did not find that these worked very well and had to adjust them once darkness fell, but that was quite easy. A diagram with 'drill your holes xx cms apart' would have been helpful.
By Brian Marshall on Sep 1,2017
Reply from SolarCentre:
Many thanks for the feedback, and a great idea with the template diagram, we'll get one added to the instructions.
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1 | 0 Once again an excellent product. Well described and good installation instructions. If needed i will definitely use this company again.
By nick sturges on Aug 16,2017
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2 | 0 Great quality, good waterproofing and competitive price. I have had one for a year now and works all year round! Easy to install.
By Stephen Worrall on Aug 6,2017
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0 | 0 This is the second light I've bought from the Solar Centre so needless to say I'm a fan! Nothing is too much trouble and it's easy to contact them if there's a problem. Would recommend..
By Martin M on Jul 25,2017
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1 | 0 These are a very good heavy duty quality , substantial piece of kit. Very pleased with the way they work in our hotel garden to light up the steps to the deck, where I also have the fairy lights. Very pleased with purchase.
By Fran on Apr 30,2017
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1 | 0 ... same as all other comments! Also, I have bushes in the garden that sway in the wind, so I was concerned they would keep setting off the light, but they never do even though I can set off the sensor just by waving my hand across the area. Very good and good service from Solar Centre too.
By Phil Hale on Apr 20,2017
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3 | 0 Great little light, bright enough and not too blinding for neighbours. Able to put it up easily, no electrician needed ! Only worry is the cable from the light, I would have like it too be longer and thinner to allow it to be hidden to protect it where it joins the 5 meter cable to the solar panel.
By Edward Wegelius on Mar 30,2017
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2 | 0 I purchased the light to illuminate my chicken run at night to stave off foxes and rats. The solar panel cable tied wonderfully onto the run cage roof and I cable tied the light into the corner of the run cage. The variable functions to set the light intensity, duration etc are a fab feature too. Would highly recommend. I don't have to worry at all about my girls being down the bottom of the garden in the dead of night anymore!
By Louise Wood on Feb 15,2017
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4 | 0 Impressed with unit, light quality, service, Have purchased 3 more for work application
By shane on Feb 10,2017
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2 | 0 Like Ms McVeigh I have bought two, and endorse her comments.
By Martin Leonard on Jan 25,2017
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1 | 0 First impressions seems very robust. The metal plate solar panel is certainly better looking and more solidly constructed than the plastic predecessor I had at my last house! So far so good for lighting but not been up more than 2 days so I will review again if charge starts to drop. Solar panel is south facing so hopefully won't be a problem
By Tom Stenning on Jan 13,2017
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3 | 0 I've bought two of these and I'm very satisfied with ease to fit and performance. Despite being winter there seems to be plenty of charge to keep it bright. Very happy with purchase.
By Julie McVeigh on Jan 13,2017
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3 | 0 Ordered light on Monday and delivered on Wednesday, kept informed of order progress from despatch to delivery. Given a 1 hour delivery slot, great service. Simple installation, good quality lamp, great price. Worked straight out of the box. If you want a Solar Security Lamp then this is the one. I would buy again from the Solar Centre.
By Robert Batchelor on Jan 8,2017
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3 | 0 Lights a dark path well. A tad fiddly to fix due to small bracket fittings but okay providing care is taken. (detach the bracket on a table first prior to location fitting to avoid losing small parts.) Speedy delivery.
By FA'C on Jan 3,2017
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2 | 0 This company has got everything right. Hardly dare say it but it has.Fantastic. Solar has come on so far recently.
By Glen on Dec 21,2016
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1 | 0 Fitted the solar security light today and found the instructions not very clear as there was no mention of a rubber O ring in the box. Also the connector plug was not a good fit as it would not tighten up fully so had to wrap some electrical tape around it to prevent any rain water from getting in. The solar panel is also very difficult to install,do you attach the wall brackets to the light or to the wall first as there is no mention in the instructions as to the order this should be done. Hopefully the light will operate without any problems only time will tell.
By Eammon walsh on Dec 12,2016
Reply from SolarCentre:
Many thanks for the feedback on the instructions, whilst we haven't had complaints in the past we'll look at how we can improve these going forwards. When attaching the wall bracket we recommend attaching this to the wall first.
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1 | 0 from Ireland was looking online for solar light,have to say very good quality price not to bad aswell,thinking of bying another
By billy o mahony on Dec 8,2016
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1 | 0 Fantastic product,does just what it says it should.Great service from the Solar Centre.
By David Harris on Dec 1,2016
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1 | 0 I moved to a house where there are no street lights and after dark in winter it is dark. I mean dark that when you come out the front door you cant see the car 2 meters away, oh the caris also white!!!! I have bought lights in the past and whilst they work great in the summer they just dont in the winter. Well not the case with this baby it's now late November and when I get home on comes this little light every time. It is still going strong when I get up early to get the train. Simple as anything to fit and to set and made of proper material not the cheap stuff you get at the DIY store. The only bad thing I could say is that the cable from the panel to the light was not long enough in my case but I found out that these guys also sell a 5 meter extension cable. I have now just ordered another light for the Back of the house with the extension cable.
By Mark rathlou on Nov 23,2016
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5 | 0 Great buy! Adjustable time, Flux and Sensitivity settings and a real boon at night - another great deal from The Solarcentre - faultless prices and delivery times.
By Graham Bailey on Nov 9,2016
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2 | 0 Great little solar SMD flood light. Quality feel and easy to install. Lights up a good 10 m from the house wall where it is installed. Fast delivery and 1 hour time slot so you don't have to wait in. Would recommend to anyone wanting a solar flood.
By Simon Storah on Oct 27,2016
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2 | 1 very easy set up, not seen its lighting capability yet , as i set it up at our stables and not been there in the dark , thinking of buying more,if its any good
By PAUL HARRIS on Oct 2,2016
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0 | 0 This is the second light we have had for garage area . The area is completely unlit and the light gives enough light to make it a safe area at night . Easy to fit , would recommend the light .
By mike on Sep 15,2016
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0 | 0 Pefect for my small side entrance, 5 meter cable to solar panel meant I could find a good South facing aspect. Good price and speedy delivery.
By David James on Sep 9,2016
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0 | 0 seems to do the job perfectly
By jason on Jun 17,2016
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0 | 0 after trying to rewire a replacement security light for my back garden five holes later and a lot of wire no joy I decided to buy the solar security light 10 mins later it was up and working. Yes the light is not quite as bright as the hard wired light but it is enough for my small back garden. I am very pleased with it.
By jenny hodkinson on Jun 13,2016
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2 | 0 This light is everything it said it would be, easy set up powerful bright light and solar too, so costs nothing to run, well pleased with this product.
By KEN SIMPSON on Jun 13,2016
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0 | 0 Good working light.
By Tomasz on Jun 10,2016
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0 | 0 After many month pondering whether to buy or not ,I decided to, and so far I am very pleased with the light it gives. It was easy to fit though like other have said the crews are a bit to small for it, no trouble as I was prepared, and used my own. Will buy again. David P D from Sheffield
By David P D on Jun 3,2016
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0 | 0 Fast delivery of the light. It is easy to install. Works just fine.
By M J Tittley on May 28,2016
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0 | 0 I have purchased 4 of these lights for myself and my customers and have found them easy to install and set up plus they give a very good light.The lights are well made and very functional and all concerned have been very happy.
By Nigel Cottell on May 27,2016
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1 | 0 Never any problem with their prompt delivery.I thought the unit had a weighty gravitas. My fourth from Solarcentre. Sorry that I could not get a match for an earlier light on the same building line. This one is not as bright as the other but it serves requirements. Concern initially with inability to have it switch off, having tried various positions on the PIR controls. These I found small. Difficult to see and adjust until I used a "light-up" magnifier. (73 with "essential tremor" was added problem in setting. I think I've cracked it. Solacentre are good for service and after-sales. I would recommend them.
By Trevor Binnington on May 10,2016
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0 | 0 Having purchased products at retailers and on line I can honestly say that these products exceeded my expectations. Delivery services was great and the fitting and set up was very easy to do. Excellent products that I have been looking to find for a long time now.
By Chris Jones on Apr 25,2016
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0 | 0 The light arrived quickly and was well packaged. The instructions are easy to follow and the light appears to be well constructed. As mentioned elsewhere, the ball joint on the solar panel is inadequate - despite tightening the keeper screws, it would not withstand strong winds. The sensor has a good range and the 30 watt bulb is adequate to illuminate the area that the dogs use at night. Also as mentioned previously, the fitting screws are not up to the job and I substituted them for a larger size. All in all, it has saved me a lot of time and expense that would have been incurred by fitting a mains powered light but time will tell!
By Victor on Apr 21,2016
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0 | 0 The light is a solid metal construction (PIR is plastic) and good quality for the price. The amount of light is pretty acceptable and lights up the ally-way at the side of the house pretty well, never quite as bright as you expect (approx. to a 30 watt bulb) but OK. As others have mentioned the ball joint connecting the solar panel to its base is pretty poor, it does have positions where it 'locks' into place, but it's pretty weak and I'm sure it will move over time. One solution could be to fill the ball joint with silicon filler once you're happy with its positioning, but this really shouldn't be necessary. Finally, I highly recommend that you throw away the cheap and nasty screws and wall plugs supplied with it and use some of better quality, the screws are soft so the heads round off really easily, and the wall plugs don't grip very well. It's a good product that with a few minor tweaks could be made pretty much perfect!
By Mark on Apr 3,2016
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5 | 0 Package arrived quickly, well packed and intact. Product did everything it said on the box. I bought the 350 lumens which lights up about 15 feet of garden parthway, exactly what i wanted. Very strong light.
By Sam Hall on Apr 2,2016
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0 | 0 Order was managed extremely well by excellent staff. Light arrived as advertised and fitting was straightforward. Light worked well from the day of fitting and light is strong and effective over driveway. Would recommend for normal everyday use in domestic settings.
By rob on Mar 30,2016
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0 | 0 As with other fitters, solar panel ball joint loose. Mounted at 2.5 metres from the ground, the PIR sensor did not operate over a distance of 15ft over the roofs of cars and so did not trigger and light up dark corner of car park. A bit finicky!
By Ohgrief on Mar 28,2016
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0 | 0 Very good light that works as advertised and is easy to install. My only gripe (see other reviews) is the ball joint on the solar panel which is a bit inconsistent in terms of tightness and cannot be adjusted which means that the alignment may not hold in a windy spot.
By Steve on Mar 8,2016
Reply from SolarCentre:
Thanks for your review Steve. One thing you can try is to tighten the screws on the solar panel that clamp the ball joint. While you might still have some issues in the strongest of winds for all other scenarios it should make a significant difference.
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0 | 0 Love the light give off. Just a bit fiddly to try and fix on wall. But end product is faultless. Very happy !
By clara on Mar 6,2016
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0 | 0 I haven't yet fitted this anywhere. It may yet be returned for refund, as I find it odd that a security light should have an easily-accessible and clearly labelled on/off switch! Unless an intruder is spotted immediately - unlikely if the householder is in bed - there is an opportunity for the intruder to switch the unit off without being noticed. If I do keep it, I'll be using different mounting screws to the ones supplied, as those are inadequate.
By Malcolm Pitts on Mar 5,2016
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1 | 1 My light arrived on time, this is my second Evo SMD, it's small powerful and very easy to install, the extension cable (bought separately) allowed me to install the light 10 metres from the solar collector which is exactly what I needed. The light was pre-charged and therefore worked straightaway, it was very easy to set-up and it works perfectly with good illumination of my garden, I would certainly recommend this product.
By Paul on Feb 20,2016
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0 | 0 I like the light. The remote solar charger gives great freedom of placement and the light charges quickly. I bought and installed during early Feb and the unit has been working well. There are some issues; The solar panel is loose in the ball and socket joint and has no way to tighten it. I was unable to adjust the sensitivity. Even with the sensitivity turned to minimum, the light still triggers in bright daylight. It was not as bright as I had hoped, but is adequate for visitors approaching the front door. Overall a good product, but needs some tweaking.
By Simon on Feb 19,2016
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1 | 0 I have now bought 3 of these lights for members of my family. However I do agree with Steve's review of 6th Feb. "the light works well, sensitivity and adjustments work very well also sensor range however one issue was the ball mount on solar panel couldn't tighten up enough to make the panel immovable." Service from "The Solar Centre is second to none. Each time my order was delivered the next day without having to pay extra for next day delivery. Well done! I shall certainly recommend the Solar Centre and this light to all of my friends.
By Roger on Feb 11,2016
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1 | 0 Was disappointed that the box in which the light was delivered was very damaged and had been previously used. This was a concern that it was a return from another customer. I have misplaced the page of instructions that came with the light and I cannot find a copy on your website.
By James O'Donnell on Feb 7,2016
Reply from SolarCentre:
Thanks for your comments, we keep all new stock at the other end of the warehouse so you're very unlikely to have had a previously used unit - it sounds like the courier may have been having a bad day. Please let us know if you require a replacement light. The instructions are available here.
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0 | 0 the light works well, sensitivity and adjustments work very well also sensor range however one issue was the ball mount on solar panel couldn't tighten up enough to make the panel immovable with wind gusts etc could be improved !
By steve on Feb 6,2016
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1 | 0 easy to fit. excellent results.
By nigel on Feb 4,2016
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0 | 0 Our communal car parking area was vulnerable. The first light was so good we decided to buy a second one to protect the other corner. Enough power to last the whole night even in winter
By Hillel Fridman on Feb 1,2016
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2 | 0 My old evo security light finally died after many years of good service. This was a replacement, to be situated on a metal bar projecting over a passageway. It was not a straightforward swap. I needed to drill a hole in thick metal, no easy job for a short 68 year old widow but that was the most difficult part. The light is in place, held by two good bolts through the metal and is working very well.
By maria on Jan 29,2016
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0 | 0 This solar flood light is very handy to install on walls where a mains supply is difficult to obtain. Easily fitted and a good light output.The three controls for sensitivity,time and lux level are very useful as some lamps don't have them.
By Nigel on Jan 29,2016
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0 | 0 The plastic cap which screws over the connection between the light and the solar panel was on the cable side of the the panel connector and would not slip over the raised rings on the connector in order to screw into the light connector. It took me as long to force it over the raised rings as it had done to install the entire lighting system. The light works well.
By Paul on Jan 21,2016
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0 | 0 Wasn't sure if the light would be good enough - but works very well for the side of the house\garage, only issue was trying to fit it without removing the light is fiddly.
By Paul on Jan 21,2016
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0 | 0 Great product at a great price. Bought 2 of these and they are performing well. Powerful light for the size and sensitive PIR. Only downside are the cheap screws provided for fitting, so consider using your own.
By Rob on Jan 21,2016
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0 | 0 I bought these to light up a dark passageway long enough to walk down. One is set in an area shaded from direct sun. Both work perfectly and have done so in the winter as well. As a result of my experience, I have purchased three additional ones for other parts of the garden. I am totally satisfied with the product and recommend it.
By Graham Stribley on Jan 20,2016
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1 | 0 Does its job a treat
By george MS on Jan 17,2016
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0 | 2 Easy to install,bright light - great value
By jon d on Jan 14,2016
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0 | 0 I am very happy with the product so far. It looks well made, although there is a mark on the solar panel which I hope will not impact its performance, and was easy to set up. I was also impressed with the speed of delivery.
By John Franck on Dec 21,2015
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0 | 0 I am impressed with the product and the speed of the free delivery. I think that the method for holding the solar panel in position needs a locking system to hold it more firmly but apart from that - a great product.
By Geoff on Dec 21,2015
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0 | 0 You get what you pay for and I think this is worth the money it works and looks great the free delivery was fantastic , why following the set up details it goes on and of as you would expect tkanks
By Steve on Dec 19,2015
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2 | 0 I had earlier versions of this and was impressed. This latest version with the LED chip is even better. This is the third one I have ordered. Only thing I would suggest is keeping some cockpit shine or some similar polish on the solar panel to stop the plastic face fading in the sun over time.
By John Henderson on Dec 19,2015
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1 | 0 Great light. fitted in less than an hour and we are 100% satisfied with it, This is the second one we have bought and i would recommend them to anyone - well done
By Chris Bradbury on Dec 17,2015
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0 | 0 Much more subtantial and brighter than I thought it would be. Only moan is that it thinks a winter day up North is night time, so it switches on when it detects someone during the day - even when it's adjusted to its limit. Not a problem though, as there's not a great deal of traffic where it's sighted.
By BillyB on Dec 16,2015
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1 | 0 purchased Six of these lights so far, good security light ,bright and simple to install and no electric bill
By Robert on Dec 16,2015
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0 | 0 Does what it says, I am really pleased with this product. Easy to install. Thank you Solar Centre.
By Rachel on Dec 13,2015
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0 | 0 This light performs so well. It seems to have enough charge even with this dreary weather we've been having! It out performs the Astron, even though the panel is half the size. I've avoided ones with sensors in the past as they never seemed to work, but the PIR on this one is sensitive and so far working perfectly.
By Francesg1 on Dec 11,2015
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1 | 0 Really good lights, simple to inastall and all delivered within a day of placing my order - great
By Ross Durkin on Dec 11,2015
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0 | 0 So far so good! Delivery was quick and I agree with Pat G, screws need to be better and bigger! Have had the light itself angled on a piece of timber as it was wanted for a corner light and as light itself doesn't pivot my fitter came up with a good plan! But those screws would never have held it! Hence the four star rating. Light came on first evening, without much powering up and as it is angled to our south facing garden it just keeps on getting brighter! Not sure I would have paid full price but so far pleased with my purchase.
By F H on Dec 10,2015
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2 | 0 Delivery very quick. Needs better screws to make secure fixing, but easily changed. Light works well. Not a bright light but sufficient to light the drive around the back door, without causing irritation to the neighbours. Pleased with this purchase.
By Pat G on Dec 7,2015
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1 | 0 Very pleased with the prompt delivery and ease of ordering. Had to get a handyman in to fix it up, as I can't hold a drill! The light itself is very bright, just the thing to lighten up a dark driveway. The build quality is very sturdy, and very bright. Thank you for an excellent product & service.
By Ann Randell on Dec 6,2015
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0 | 0 put light up just what we wanted just lights up the garden enough we did not really want bright light.the delivery was very good about 15 hours from when i ordered thanks again
By P LACEY on Nov 23,2015
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0 | 0 The light was a great product and well but to together .I could say more about it but l will let the product do it for me.for years to come.you can't go wrong with this item.
By John O'brien on Nov 17,2015
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1 | 0 Super fast delivery and after following advice of online sales team I am delighted with the quality, brightness and compact design of my security light. I will be returning in the spring for some pathwaylights
By stephen allison on Nov 17,2015
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1 | 0 brilliant light powerfull enough to light my drive way and path.it could do with better wall plugs i would like to buy another one for my back garden but it is in a heavily shaded location unless i can extend the cable and run it through my garage to the front of my house.i would buy the next one up from this as there is a bigger area to cover.
By chris merritt on Nov 14,2015
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1 | 0 An excellent light which does the job very well when the product cost and ease of installation are taken into account. No, it's not a high wattage mains device so, if you need really bright illumination over a large area, you'll need to make a greater investment in product, installation, and ongoing costs. For my job, lighting the frontage of a Summer House, it performs very adequately.
By Rob Kirkby on Nov 11,2015
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0 | 0 Good idea..for hard to light areas or sites with restricted mains access. Would like the light unit itself to be movable from side to side as with the pir unit..would like to be able to extend the cable from the solar panel . ...worth buying.
By john Belcher on Nov 10,2015
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0 | 0 Really excellent kit - powerful enough lamp and easy to setup. I'd suggest better raw plugs and longer screws as I used to fit them securely to the outside wall but all in all happy with this it's brilliant - highly recommended
By S Bailey on Nov 4,2015
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0 | 0 Basically met me expectations but as it's mounted quite high it doesn't come on quite soon enough even at max. sensitivity.
By Mike on Nov 2,2015
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1 | 0 Good value and easy to install. Particularly liked the sole powered idea due to the placement of the lights would have made it difficult to connect to the mains power. Got 2, one for the garden and another for the driveway. Wish I'd gone for the 750 lumen one for the garden, as I hadn't truly understood how much light cover it offers. But the one for the driveway is perfect. Also have to admit, trying to fix the light to the wall was challenging as the holes in the bracket are obstructed by the light. However you can take the light off the bracket but then you have the challenge of trying to refix the light to the bracket once the brackets fixed to the wall...could do with a bit more consideration on this and it'd be perfect. I'd still buy these, if I need more lighting in the future, though from experience will know what I need to buy. (I'm now considering the sola garden post lights.....).
By Ben MM on Oct 30,2015
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1 | 0 The lamp unit needs larger "flathead" screws to mount it properly. The ones supplied are too small. Otherwise, it is a good lamp with reasonable illumination. Speedy delivery.
By David Carter on Oct 27,2015
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0 | 0 Easy fit and a good light.
By Chris on Oct 21,2015
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0 | 0 Purchased my 5th EVO SMD Solar Security light as fed up with my mains light which kept blowing the bulbs. Have had other lights for 2 years now and they work brilliantly so i purchased this latest one to replace the mains light. Works really well with 2 other ones t illuminate the pathway to my garage down a shaded pathway.
By Alison Chaplin on Oct 19,2015
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0 | 0 I really like this one. It is bright, works in winter, even though the solar panel is in a less than perfect location, and is very robust. I've had it for about a year so far with no problems.
By Matt Stribley on Oct 18,2015
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0 | 0 The unit seem s to work well so far (two weeks) The screws were too small for the lamp bracket so I had to use my own! The cable is too long (some complain it is too short) a flexible system would be better where you could shorten or extend it as necessary. I have bought a second one so putting my trust in the product.
By Tony Gill on Oct 15,2015
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2 | 0 Already have 2. No good if you want to read 20 yards away but fine for getting about without kicking the cat.Would be better if the cable could be shortened. Also the screws provided are too small for the lamp housing. None the less work well and I now have 4
By Nich on Oct 14,2015
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2 | 0 I bought this to replace a similar light which had worked well but stopped doing so after about a year, the lamp section was fine but there were signs of water in the PIR. They are easy to install and give a reasonable amount of light. Delivery is very quick and the price is fair.
By Dominic Batten on Oct 14,2015
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1 | 1 purchased December 2014, stopped working October 2015. puzzled as to why it has suddenly stopped but while it worked it was nice and bright.
By shelley on Oct 14,2015
Reply from SolarCentre:
Please contact our customer services as you've got a 2 year warranty on the light. We'll run through some troubleshooting with you and replace the unit if required to get you back up and running asap.
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10 | 0 Excellent product
By Paul on Oct 12,2015
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0 | 1 Bought two following reading the positive reviews and not disappointed. Well satisfied and pleased with the two installations.
By Anthony Barrow on Oct 11,2015
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1 | 0 Great light for the money Well worth it
By Phil on Oct 10,2015
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0 | 1 I wanted an effective security light that did not require connection to the mains supply with its attendant wiring and switch installation on my old stone cottage, which has two foot thick walls! I ordered an EVO SMD as it appeared to meet my requirements. I have not been dissapointed. It is was fairly easy to mount and set up and worked as desired from the outset. I was so pleased with its performance that I ordered two more to cover other parts of my property. I recommend this product as a cost effective security light solution.
By Tony White on Oct 8,2015
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1 | 0 This is an excellent PIR Solar light, Absolutely ideal for patio security. I am well pleased, and would highly recommend this product and The Solar Centre to all my friends.
By Nick Sturges on Oct 7,2015
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1 | 0 I've purchased a number of products from The Solar Centre, and always been impressed with their prompt delivery and the quality of the lights. I purchased an EVO light just over 12 months ago, and it has given brilliant (excuse the pun) service throughout last winter and into this year; however a couple months ago I noticed the PIR unit had filled with water and the unit had stopped working. I contacted The Solar Centre and they immediately sent a replacement, which they said had improved sealing. Only a couple of months into the replacement - I started having issues again - so again contacted The Solar Centre; who were very surprised to hear of additional issues - after a couple of messages back and forth and to my intense embarrassment it was found that the fault was of my making!! - I had mounted the unit in such a way the PIR was upside down - thus allowing water into the unit - Whoops!! But in true customer service fashion, The Solar Centre have sent me a replacement free of charge, which I have dutifully promised to fit the correct way up!! Thanks very much to The Solar Centre for all their help with this issue. I would whole heartily recommend both this light and The Solar Centre.
By David Woodcock on Oct 5,2015
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5 | 0 very pleased with my purchase, will definitely be ordering again and my family who were very impressed with my security light from Solarcentre
By Dennis Sutherland on Sep 30,2015
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0 | 0 A great product, so easy to put up right where you need it. Good bright light, and does the job well. Winter will be the testing time for the solar panel, but I asked the Solar Centre which light to buy before I bought so I am expecting no problems. Thank You.
By Michael Bowden on Sep 28,2015
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1 | 0 I would highly recommend the solar security light I have purchased 2 now and they are perfect. I have no street lighting where I live and these lights give out plenty of light even after a dull day.thanks Solar Centre.
By Jacky Smith on Sep 20,2015
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0 | 0 A superb product , better than what I expected , it totally does the job I wanted it for . Many Thanks .
By David Hacking on Sep 20,2015
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0 | 0 Well packaged and quick delivery. Light is very good for a solar unit with good lighting.
By Andy on Sep 20,2015
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0 | 0 light arrived on time, in-packed it and it looked better than expected, installed it and left it to charge overnight. Next day tested the light, it worked perfectly, the light output is very good and I am now going to buy another.
By Paul on Sep 12,2015
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0 | 0 Excellent clear bright light, well made and compact light unit with compact multi angle solar panel.
By John Phipps on Sep 12,2015
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0 | 0 Easy to install. Perhaps should have chosen the more powerful version, but the power level will do the job for our situation
By Priestley on Sep 8,2015
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0 | 0 Purchased this a a replacement as the old ones I have are 5+ years old from a large retailer and we begining to go faulty in the english rain. Anyway this is waterproof which is not the case of many other cheap products, and the construction is heavy duty. This light also is very powerful far out-waying my expetations.
By christopher smith on Sep 6,2015
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1 | 0 have 3 now, excellent value, and reliable
By chris on Aug 26,2015
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0 | 0 It does what it says.Really pleased and easy to install.Thank you.
By caren brown on Aug 24,2015
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0 | 0 Solar lights have come a long way in recent years and this is an excellent light and the PIR works well. Would highly recommend the product
By Angela on Aug 23,2015
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1 | 0 An excellent light. PIR works well and SMDs give a nice bright light. The controls are very fiddly otherwise it would get 5 stars.
By Ron Ede on Aug 21,2015
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1 | 0 My second purchase of the same spec. First one is great, hence my ordering the second one. Would recommend to buy. ,
By Mike Taylor on Aug 19,2015
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1 | 0 Couldn't get the waterproof cable join to screw back up, and wasn't quite sure of the point of the hinged flaps on the very large mounting plate so took them off (a smaller neater plate would be better), but apart from those minor niggles this is a great product - very solidly made, detection is faultless and the light output is amazing. Definitely recommend it so far.
By James on Aug 14,2015
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1 | 0 Really pleased with my purchase. Very impressed with my new light, good quality product and really easy to install. From the moment I placed my order, I was kept fully informed with progress updates. Particularly impressed with the upgrade to next day and 1 hour time slot delivery. Wouldn't hesitate to place further orders or to recommend.
By Karen Mariner on Aug 5,2015
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1 | 1 Prompt delivery, a little tricky to fit to my garden shed but now I can see where I'm going.
By Ailie Tullie on Jul 12,2015
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0 | 0 Absolutely brilliant, very bright for solar, not sure how long the charge will last as only just bought it and we are having some lovely sunny days so not sure on cloudy days but light is simple to set up and works well, just waiting to see how it performs in winter,
By Mark on Jul 11,2015
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1 | 0 I purchased the evo solar security lights 2 to give enough light to nicely illuminate my garden and am more than happy with them and with the prompt and efficient service with ongoing updates to keep me informed about delivery iwill definatley be back to purchase again. july 06 2015
By mr walter hall on Jul 5,2015
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1 | 0 Sorry for delay. Light is very good and gives sufficient light for my small garden. Easy to fix. Suggest before fixing to outside wall the light is calibrated to work as per your settings otherwise it's up and down ladders to get it right tweeking the correct settings. Thanking you
By Gordon Henry on Jun 30,2015
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2 | 0 I rarely write reviews however felt this one was worth the time. The Customer Service received by Solar Centre has been excellent. The produce arrived swiftly (within 3 days) and whilst I'm yet to actually put it up, we have charged it and tried it out and are extremely pleased with it. I would definitely recommend both the company and the product
By Sara Nicholes on Jun 19,2015
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0 | 0 This light does everything it says unfortunatly it developed a fault so I contacted Solar Centre.Their response was excellent.I contacted them on the Monday and a replacment arrived on the Wednesday cannot get better service than that.Thank you Solar Centre.
By Allan Raine on Jun 11,2015
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1 | 0 Just bought a second one of these lights. The first I installed in November behind an oak tree in a very rainy area. It has worked throughout the winter reliably to light the area around the drive/back door. Not as bright as the old mains light they replace but adequate for getting around, causing less light pollution and cheaper. Excellent service, easily fitted.
By Nich Bradley on May 18,2015
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2 | 0 Not sure this would give out adequate light for a medium size garden but it is okay, easy to install and set up, may need another one for shed area. Not had the chance to see if the panel moves in the wind yet as only been up for three days.
By Malcolm on May 3,2015
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0 | 0 I was surprised at the brightness of the light - it's certainly not a mains halogen brightness but it's quite adequate for a smaller area and doesn't require the expense of a mains installation or the on-going running cost. A very good product at a reasonable price.
By P Moyse on Apr 27,2015
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2 | 0 Wow, how bright is this, so glad I brought one now and well worth the price
By Stuart on Apr 26,2015
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0 | 0 I recently purchased the Evo SMD Solar Security Light to trial and was so impressed with it that we have just ordered a second one. It is exceptionally easy to install if you remove the bracket first but I was sorry to see that despite having being told about it in other reviews that the screw heads are STILL TOO SMALL and either need to be changed or you have to fit a bigger screw. The light however does everything it should and is certainly bright enough for our entranceway.
By Derek Murphy on Apr 25,2015
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0 | 0 Following theft of parts from our charity minibuses we installed a camera and two of these lights. On the first night in use the thief returned and got the shock of his life! Very bright, clearly illuminating facial features. He took off at a lick and hasn't been back since. Highly recommended.
By Midge Curry on Apr 7,2015
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2 | 0 I was doubtful that it would be bright enough but was pleasantly surprised by the effective light. Installation was straight forward as I was prepared with my own fixings. A downside is that the solar panel moves in the high wind and there doesn't appear to be a way of locking it in position. Otherwise a good product.
By T Clark on Mar 30,2015
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2 | 0 Needed light above my garage so I could locate door locks in the pitch black. Very easy to install ( I removed the light bracket first)& once done left it switched off for five days to ensure full charge. once it got dark gave it a test by walking towards the garage and hey presto, we have light. Great light source for what I need. My only niggle is on mine the Solar charger is fixed to a ball joint to allow it to swivel, I found that it was way too lose without means to tighten it. On my set up this is not a hardship. The problem could be resolved by a couple of screws to allow the user to adjust the panel and to maintain the direction with out a even a slight breeze knocking it of course. Winter light will be the real test for charging but looking forward to summer before then.
By Harry on Mar 30,2015
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1 | 0 Dial-a-Ride is a charity providing transport for the elderly and disabled. Of late we have had a spate of thefts of wing mirrors and starter motors from our vehicles. A security camera and two of these lights were installed two weeks ago and it has been hilarious watching the thieves jump out of their skins and scarper when these lights come on. They are tremendously bright and worth every penny.
By Midge Curry Grimsby Dial-a-Rid on Mar 26,2015
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2 | 0 Like others I was sceptical as to how solar security light would work but I bought one of these in the summer but waited to see how it faired over the winter weather and it coped BRILLIANTLY with the wind/rain/snow and is still belting out EXCELLENT light after 6 months use. Only down side is that the bracket is a pain to screw into the wall because the flood light gets in the way. I would highly recommend! 5 stars
By Dogshape Brown on Mar 22,2015
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2 | 0 Easy to install. Looks bright enough for me and a good amount of adjustable parameters. Only negative was that there wasn't enough screws and no washers to fix the light bracket to the wall. Luckily I had some of my own. Other than that, tickety boo!
By Phil on Mar 18,2015
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1 | 0 Bought a 2nd one of these lights in the sale as I was very happy and impressed with the first light I bought. 2nd light is just as good and great for places where you have a sunny / south facing place to put the panel and where getting electric is an issue. I'd not hesitate to recommend this light.
By Julian on Mar 18,2015
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1 | 0 As with other customer feedback a good product let down by irritating oversight of fixings not suitable for the job in hand. Whilst easily remedied by the buyer, I wonder why the supplier does not do likewise, hence only three stars.
By William Brown on Mar 13,2015
Reply from SolarCentre:
Many thanks for the feedback and sorry to hear you've been affected by this. We had an issue with the most recent batch where a handful of boxes didn't have the washers included at the point of manufacture. We've taken steps to ensure this doesn't happen again.
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1 | 0 I bought two of these lights, one for each side of the house. Fitting was straightforward, despite the inadequate size of the screw heads, which meant that I had to add washers before screwing the bracket for the lamp to the wall. The 5m connecting cable was more than adequate for placing the solar panels in optimum locations away from the lamps, but needed to get a pack of cable clips to secure the cable run. Light output is good enough to provide low intensity illumination from a height of about 4m.
By Martin on Mar 8,2015
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0 | 0 This is a very good lamp. Easy to install. I cannot comment on the actual working of the lamp as it was for a customer and not my own use, I have not had any feed back so it must be OK. I have only given this a four star rating, the reason is that the heads of fixing screws are just not large enough to secure the lamp. Would i buy another one? Yes indeed. first class service.
By Ian Brown on Mar 5,2015
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1 | 0 Easy quick install all yoi need is there in the box.Good comprehensible instrutions also extreamly bright!!!
By Conor on Mar 3,2015
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0 | 0 Get light output for a solar light. A great security deterrent. Was let down by mounting bracket holes are too large for supplied small screws or even a standard screw head. You need to put your own washers under the screw head to mount the light or re-drill the bracket. Turns a simple job into a trip to the DIY store.
By Ian on Mar 2,2015
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0 | 0 Having two dogs that go into the garden at night and sniff, its nice to be able to find them with the aid of this solar light that is not too intrusive to wake up all neighbours but just bright enough to spot them. very good service as well
By Doug on Mar 1,2015
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1 | 0 Quality giving lots of light
By Bob on Feb 23,2015
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0 | 0 Excellent product. I bought this to replace a standard mains flood light. The most difficult part is setting the bracket on the wall. This time I removed the bracket from the light which made fitting easier. Excellent light given every bit as bright as mains floodlight. Fully adjustable for time, angle and sensitivity.
By Roger McLernon on Feb 21,2015
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0 | 0 Had bought two, very impressed with light, even in February and not wholly south facing, cable long enough. Note reviews re fixings but son uses own better quality screws so no probs there. Great not to have to have an electricity supply. Ordered and received two more, very quick delivery.
By Janet on Feb 11,2015
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0 | 0 Easy installation; works great. Overnight shipping included. Thanks
By David on Feb 10,2015
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0 | 0 This is a unit that will last outside unlike cheap diy store products that last 3 months. The remote panel is great for getting to the south facing wall. Working perfectly in Scottish january/Feb. Belts out plenty light when triggered .... for free (well after the purchase). Great company and very high product quality . As per other review the mounting screws were missing a couple of washers to stop them going through the bracket but i have a tin of them so no biggy. Fast delivery see a good bunch lots of products.
By Scott Wilson on Feb 5,2015
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0 | 0 installed above garage door and works well in that position. light is good and the ability to alter some of the functions is handy.
By john oliver on Feb 4,2015
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0 | 0 I have to say I was sceptical of Solar lights after seeing the dire garden lights you usually see in peoples gardens. We have just bought a new house, with a garage with no power which is a long way from the house. The cost to get power was going to be expensive so I thought i'd spend £40.00 and give the Evo a try and I have to say I am very impressed so far. The install is easy, long cable to the solar panel which i've placed in a good South facing position at the other side of the garage and the light is excellent. Great power and very happy. I'll be buying more lights from these guys.
By Jules on Feb 3,2015
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0 | 0 I installed one of these at Christmas and it has worked excellently. So impressed I got a second one for my daughter and now have friends queuing up for them... Good light, excellent range of controls and good flexibility for installation. As noted by other it would be good if the screws didn't slip through the holes but a screw cap soon fixes that...
By Brian Westhead on Feb 1,2015
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0 | 0 So far so good. I've had a solar light in my garden shed, and another solar security light. The EVO seems much better built. The screws supplied for the brackets have too small a screw head and I had to use different screws. No big deal but would be nice to send proper screws.
By Bruce Stewart on Jan 26,2015
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0 | 2 We already have one of these lights and are so impressed we have bought a second for another area
By Kate Hall on Jan 25,2015
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0 | 2 Easily installed although could have done with a couple of feet more cable - had to reposition from previous light. Screws much too small for bracket, i had to use washers to secure so perhaps it might be an idea to include some with the product other than that i am extemely pleased with the light output plus no electricity used !!!!
By john jones on Jan 24,2015
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1 | 2 I bought this light so I could light a field gateway and safely turn my horses out in the dark winter morning. It provides plenty of light and was easy to install. Very happy indeed.
By tracey on Jan 23,2015
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0 | 2 Pleased with the light - plenty bright for what I want and easy to install. Just two minor points of criticism: as others have said, larger and round head screws are needed for the light mounting bracket, and the swivel for the solar panel seems a little on the loose side - I'll see how it fares in use.
By Peter on Jan 15,2015
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2 | 2 I installed this easily and the cable stretched from one end of my largish shed to the other end across the roof. It was a little fiddly to screw the light onto the shed so I do recommend (as the instructions say you might have to) that you remove the light from the bracket using the side bolts. Light was charged up when it arrived and light was a lot brighter than I was expecting. The light angle can be moved up and down but not side to side which is a shame. I would prefer a light that illuminates where the PIR is pointing rather than just straight forward but I can rectify this with some DIY on the shed. On/off switch is a little too visible and if you are using this as a security light on the shed you do not want anyone reaching up to switch the light off. I would prefer that this switch is hidden around the back more. All said I was very pleased with the light.
By Mark P on Jan 14,2015
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3 | 1 great lights they do what it says on the web site
By sid on Jan 14,2015
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0 | 1 Same as your reviewer A. Tate, but again 2 screws were too small, but easily replaced by me. Very good all round value.
By M.Brown on Jan 10,2015
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2 | 1 Great little light. Don't expect to illuminate a vast space but good for in front of outbuildings etc. The screws supplied are for securing the solar panel not the light itself. Plenty of cable to mount panel away from light. Good value.
By Drummond on Jan 9,2015
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1 | 1 Impressed with these lights,after buying rubbish from a well known DIY store,pity ,the screws were missing from the wall light bracket,however a small problem easily overcome,well worth the little extra money.
By David Snowdin on Jan 8,2015
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0 | 1 This was bought to floodlight an area around a door, where any caller at night could be well illuminated, for security reasons. It was placed on a south facing wall, so no particular need for siting the panel. It was relatively easy to fix. When switched on during a dull winters day it functioned immediately and continues to do so. Good value.
By Chris Grummitt on Jan 8,2015
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0 | 1 Good traditional style security light where you can individually adjust the angle of the light, the sensor and place the solar panel where it gets the most sun. Adjustable for lux, time, sensitivity and so far is working with our limited winter daylight hours. Detects to 12m as it says on the box. As previous reviewer says - the screws supplied are too small to mount the light, they fell through the holes. Seems they have had a batch with the wrong screws supplied. I just used my own stainless screws that I luckily had to hand. Still 5 * rating.
By Andy Tate on Jan 8,2015
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4 | 1 Very impressed with these lights.......as a builder , i was a little sceptical about solar spots , but they do the job , and are perfect for areas where wiring is an issue!.....
By Carl Whalley on Jan 8,2015
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2 | 1 Excellent! Does exactly what you want. Screws provided are too small for the mountings.
By Andrew Tooby on Jan 6,2015
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1 | 2 This lamp is very easy to install, reasonably unobtrusive and (after a few weeks use) seems to perfectly satisfactory. It gives a reasonable amount of light - not as much as a high intensity halogen lamp, but then I would not expect that. It is a fair price and I am well satisfied. Service from Solar Centre is, as I have seen before, fast and efficient
By Martin Bobrow on Jan 3,2015
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2 | 1 Excellent product. Very sensitive. Not too easy to see & read the settings buttons once mounted. Very fast delivery
By Stephen Butler on Jan 1,2015
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1 | 1 Bought this light as a replacement for a light that had water in it. This looked more robust and after initially charging it the light is really powerful and easily lights up the area around the back of the house. The one suggestion I would say is if the lead could be longer or be able to be extended. The light relies on the sun and sometimes it's not possible to mount the solar panel in its optimum spot so you have to take that into account when mounting the lamp. Apart from that a good bit of kit and the usual prompt efficient service from the solar centre.
By Ian on Dec 28,2014
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0 | 1 We bought two of these lights, we have installed one so far to see just how effective it would be, very pleased, it's just what we needed to light a passageway up at the side of our house. Will be installing second light asap, brilliant service as well.
By Bev on Dec 27,2014
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0 | 1 This was purchased to illuminate the new recycling cart at the rear of the house. It is great, this is the third product I have bought from The Solar centre and all have been excellent. The deliveries have been very quick,well packaged and the web site is easy to navigate. I will surely be buying again in the future. Well done to you.
By JohnE on Dec 27,2014
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1 | 1 I've not actually finished installing this unit yet, as the original one sent out seemed to have been used as a football by the delivery company. Jenny sorted it out in double wick time and the replacement arrived within 2 days. Considering this was 4 days before Xmas, I almost count this as I miracle. If the product is as good as the service, then I'm in safe hands. Cheers, and merry xmas
By craig on Dec 24,2014
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1 | 1 Very Pleased with both Delivery and Product Quality
By Kenneth Hack on Dec 24,2014
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1 | 1 Easy to assemble appears to a very satisfactory purchase
By Kate Hall on Dec 19,2014
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1 | 1 ITEM DELIVERED ON TIME. EASY TO ASSEMBLE. ONLY HAD IT ONE WEEK SO CANT SAY HOW IT WILL PERFORM LONG TERM. AT THE MOMENT IT'S WORKING FINE CONSIDERING IT HAS BEEN RAINING ALL WEEK
By DENNIS C on Dec 18,2014
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1 | 1 very good
By Mick McGuire on Dec 11,2014
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1 | 1 By John on Dec 10,2014
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0 | 1 seems to be made well. Good instructions (!) and easy to fit. Re-charging well even on those grey days. I found the motion sensor to be (a little too) responsive, even on the lowest setting. Apart from that, good product that I can highly recommend.
By Martin Fischer on Dec 7,2014
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1 | 1 Just what I wanted,easy to install.fast delivery bought two will be ordering more when other stables have been erected
By David on Dec 7,2014
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1 | 1 Very good so far,light up my 3 stables
By David on Dec 4,2014
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1 | 1 Excellent product , so impressed
By andrew cartwright on Dec 3,2014
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1 | 1 Very happy with the ease of buying, quick delivery and product does what it says. Too soon to tell if the solar panel will be successful in recharging all through the winter days but working well for first two nights.
By Hazel on Nov 28,2014
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3 | 1 well impressed, just what we needed for our stables. very bright, does exactly what it says. easy to install, am ordering another 2
By mrs hale on Nov 27,2014
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0 | 1 Very good quality light. awesome PIR distance. good light output for the tiny 10w SMD led. im using it to light up a driveway at end of garden.. time will tell.. as my place is on coast and gets hit by strong winds/rain. I had to secure the light/pir/pv cell better with bits of wood. A few things required for next version..... -- consider a brighter LED option. are you able to make a option for a 50w SMD light? or would pv panel have to be increase? -- Add a position locking mechanism for the PIR sensor. you can lock it in position on the vertical axis, but not horizontally. Have had to secure mind further with zip ties due to strong winds moving it. Although the vertical locking isn't brilliant (change to a secure nut/bolt design?) -- the PV cell ball joint isn't idle in windy places. and it could move easy on the slightly touch. add a option for the user to detach the ball joint and fixing points on side of panel to allow direct fixing to a surface... or on another note. change the ball joint for one that can be tightened securely. A two light option and 1 pv cell option would be good.
By Andrew on Nov 27,2014
Reply from SolarCentre:
Many thanks for the detailed feedback, we'll ensure your comments are discussed at the next product review meeting.
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8 | 1 Looks good , delivery was fast with no problems, install was easy , doing what I need, will probably be ordering another one soon. Would recommend this light
By Dave Stuart on Nov 27,2014
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0 | 1 So far so good. Without any sun this week the light has continued to work normally, It was easy to put up, and although the dials to set the sensor, and timer are a bit fiddly I'm more than happy with this so far. Would definitely recommend,
By Nick G on Nov 23,2014
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0 | 1 Lights up a north facing entrance from 35 feet, and at 90 degrees to the light. Mounted the panel on a bracket to face south over the entrance door. Currently set to turn off after 45 seconds. Very useful lighting up the access steps, saving electricity. Much appreciated by the rest of the household. Will see how it enjures the Welsh weather at 700 feet altitude.
By Paul on Nov 21,2014
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2 | 1 Wanted something to light up dark steps down to our door from the gate. Has done the job perfectly. Will be looking to buy a second light for the other entrance to the house. Can thoroughly recommend this item
By Chris Fulcher on Nov 20,2014
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0 | 1 Got the unit installed today and checked out when dark. Working perfectly.
Thanks to the Great Spirit.
By John on Nov 17,2014
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0 | 1 I run an eco friendly Guest House and wanted to light up a dark area of my car park without having the expense of calling in an electrician.. This security light is just the ticket, although it does not light up the area like a mains PIR spot light, it is excellent and the amount of light far exceeded my expectations... it looks a solid piece of kit... and installed for under £40
By Mark Evans on Nov 12,2014
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2 | 1 We have put this light on a porch attached to a holiday let mobile home in our farm yard. It was easy to put up and picks up movement effectively . solar panel is situated South West and obviously works well as there is effective low light to guide visitors to the front door. We would reccommend this product.
By maxine on Nov 8,2014
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0 | 1 Excellent item. Quick install. Easy to use/operate.
By Mike Edwards on Nov 5,2014
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0 | 1 We needed two security lights on the drive and outside our back door. The delivery was fast and efficient. My husband found them fairly easy to install but siting the panels to get the sunlight proved a bit awkward. However after a bit of trial and error the units charged up quickly and are working well. We would recommend this product.
By Mary on Nov 2,2014
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2 | 1 Bought this to light up the front of our house as people walk down. I was not sure if it would be bright enough but I am very impressed with it and did not realise solar lights could be so bright. Well worth the money and really easy to set up and it was delivered quickly
By Dave richardson on Nov 2,2014
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1 | 1 Very easy to set up and ample cable length between light and solar panel allows fitting options. A great product does just what I wanted it to do would recommend the product
By Ron Osborne on Oct 30,2014
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1 | 1 I needed a light for my garden to allow me to find our rabbit and put him away in his hutch for the night. The light is very well manufactured and was very easy to install. There are however two small issues that I have found : 1: The solar panel does not stay at the angle it is set and falls flat as the knuckle is loose so, optimum angle for catching the sunlight maybe affected? 2: The brightness. The unit I purchased has the lower output. In hindsight, I possibly should have purchased the more powerful Evo56? All in all though, a very good quality product that was dispatched very quickly and well packaged.
By Tom on Oct 27,2014
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2 | 1 Super bright, easy to fit, ok length of cable to PV panel, and what seems to be a great product
By Q Babcock on Oct 23,2014
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1 | 1 Easy to install, instructions in English!. Ready charged, worked straight out of the box. Highly recommend this product.
By Phil G on Oct 23,2014
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0 | 1 Very impressed with build quality, of brightness, and operation. Very good value.
By Adrian Smith on Oct 23,2014
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0 | 1 Good length of cable. Very bright light. Want to order a couple more for other areas.
By Marilyn Hawkey on Oct 22,2014
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0 | 1 Bought two one had faulty pir which was replaced no problem. Lights are bright work well very robust
By Steve on Oct 21,2014
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0 | 1 Easy to install. Bit fiddly to set controls, got easier when I put glasses on. Works well, even though weather been quite dull. Been up 2 weeks so far and survived few days heavy rain and high winds.
By Diana Radley on Oct 19,2014
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0 | 1 This light is well constructed. Excellent precise connections and easy to reach on/off switch. The light is adequate but not as bright as the more expensive model sold on the same website. Improved waterproofing .Very pleased. Excellent friendly service as usual. I have bought several products from this seller and will continue to do so.
By Tecwyn Hughes on Oct 16,2014
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1 | 1 The light is very bright and charges well even in dull weather would recoomend
By G.Silvester on Oct 15,2014
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0 | 1 I live in a village with very limited street lighting and didn't want the expense of installing 240V ac armoured cable to light the car parking area at the top of my garden, 20 metres away. This solar light does the job very well, easy to install with good instructions. Well worth the money.
By Nick on Oct 13,2014
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0 | 1 Fitted this light for a pensioner who didn't want the mess of cables and switches in her house Solar light is just the job brightest one I've fitted
By Rob Goulding on Oct 13,2014
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4 | 1 Installed one recently at the rear of my house. Very impressed. Used on minimal time gives great illumination and battery life. Doesn't disturb the neighbours when correctly pointed down. Buying another for the side of the house.
By John Henderson on Oct 4,2014
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2 | 1 Only bought this light recently but so far very pleased with it. It is, in fact, the second one I've bought from you this year. They are straightforward to install and give a very good light. Would like to compliment your company on your customer service regarding a battery for a previous Evo light. Would certainly use the Solar Centre again.
By Rose on Sep 26,2014
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3 | 1 Fitted to the shed to illuminate a dark pathway. Took a few days to dial in the sensitivity and duration. It's transformed a passage along the path in the dark. Both the light and panel were smaller than expected (good) and it works effectively so far.
By Phil on Sep 25,2014
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3 | 1 Love it. This gives the bin area of the garden next to the shed excellent light. I thought it may have been better if the light could have been more directional,but not a problem.
By Christine on Sep 21,2014
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0 | 1 I was going to buy another Eye Security Light, but saw this new light at a tempting price and bought it instead. The problems with waterproofing in older generation lights have been addressed, and this is a robust looking light. It was easy to install and gives out a good bright light, however it does not have the versatility of the Eye: the sensor is beneath the light instead of separate, which limits its range. The solar panel is of a good size and has a fair length of cable which attaches securely to the light. I have not been able to position the panel in an ideal spot, but it works well anyway. Overall, I prefer the Eye, but if the waterproofing of this light could be used on the Eye, that would be the perfect light in my opinion!
By Janet McCormack on Sep 18,2014
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2 | 1 Very impressed, compact, bright light. The company have also been very good in my one dealing with a faulty product replacement, hence I have used them again! Would recommend.
By Paul on Sep 15,2014
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2 | 1 Been looking to get a decent solar light for the garden and recently bought an EVO. Very impressed with service, more impressed with the light. Nice warm light which is great as won't disturb neighbours but still gives plenty illumination
By David Woodcock on Sep 14,2014
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1 | 1 Really easy to install, feels very robust too. Does exactly what it needs to do. Would definitely recommend this! Also came a lot sooner then I expected. Good price too. Very happy with this product!
By Sam on Sep 11,2014
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1 | 1 This is robustly made and works well. I can't believe it's really the equivalent of a 100w bulb, but it gives a good light and was easy to install and adjust. Much better than what I've seen in B&Q.
By Dominic Batten on Sep 10,2014
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1 | 1 The first light had the mounting bolts cross threaded, the glue on connecting tube from the light to the sensor did not take. Contacted The Company and they immediately sent out a replacement, however the ball joint on the Solar Panel was loose and unable the position the Solar Panel without it falling down. Used the Solar Panel from the first light, so I have made one working light from 2. I am not impressed by the quality control on these products but impressed by the responce of the Company
By Peter on Sep 10,2014
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0 | 2 I bought one for my garden and was pleasantly surprised at the brightness, so ordered another one as my garden is fairly large. This one was faulty, but upon ringing them, they sent another one out the same day! Great service and once the solar panels have charged up the lights, my garden with be protected. Let's hope they stand up to the winter well.
By Jennifer Wright on Sep 6,2014
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0 | 1 Small but very bright
By Ade on Aug 21,2014
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1 | 1 nice solid little unit that gives off a lot of light
By Rob on Jul 23,2014
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1 | 2 I had problems with water getting into my Evo36 so I contacted solar centre who kindly offered me money back and this new Evo SMD fitting. The difference is obvious the minute you take it out the box. The waterproofing weak points on the older model have been well and truly dealt with on the SMD which has been sealed to a very high standard. The light has been working very well so far but the true test will come in winter.
By Eugine on Jul 23,2014
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2 | 1 Didn't expect this to compete with my Evo36 which finally gave up the ghost after 3 years service, but it does. If anything its actually brighter than the 36 even though the unit is quite a bit smaller (the solar panel is same size as 36). Definitely prefer the warm white on this to the blue white of the 36 and the unit looks much more waterproof too.
By Richard Gregory on Jul 21,2014
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