Wondering if these lights can be installed in cement patio? Sounds like if they burn out, I'm out of luck, if the lenses cannot be replaced.
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I sure wouldn't use them on a cement patio. Drilling the hole is permanent, and if in the future the item were discontinued that sure wouldn't be a good thing. Yes, if they burn out you'd need to buy new lights. On my wooden steps I figure if they burn out and replacements aren't available I can get surface mounts.
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Barb C. , Just like a previous response, the holes are permanent but not the lights. These are outstanding lights and I have used them in several areas on my wood deck. What you are asking is exactly what I saw at a local outdoor kitchen dealer. They had several 'mock up' patio set ups and they core drilled one inch holes approximately three inches from edge of the concrete patio and dug under the patio to wire the lights. Core drills are available at most tool rental stores but most homeowners at not up to the task. John D. - Weeki Wachee, Fl.
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These are not the only lights that go inside 1" holes. Worst case, the holes would have to be filled with some cement, which is easy to do. (Color matching in that case may be more of a challenge.)
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You can splice the lights with longer outdoor landscaping wire, but you ruin any warranty and run the risk of electrical malfunction. Also keep in mind these are designed as low voltage lights intended for use with a transformer...not direct wiring to AC.
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You can install them in brick wYou can install them in brick. You would need a masonry bit and a cement screw. Just a head up my light only lasted a couple of month and the battery went bad. You can buy better battery to replace then they cost about $14 for a set of 4
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Yes, they can be used in such an outdoors application. I have been burning four such bulbs for three months now, 24/7, with no problems. They give off good light, their coloration is almost imperceptible from an incandescent light bulb, and if they burn long enough then they will prove to be worth their extra cost. Good luck in your purchase.
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No, they are indoor, they also would likely be too dim for an effective outdoor application.
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Of course I don't know what patio lights you have. But I bought these for those standard windowsill candlestick lights you see at Christmastime. My patio & driveway lights are a similar shape, but more than twice as large. The best thing is to look at the base of one of the existing bulbs with a magnifying glass. You should be able to see enough numbers to do an Amazon or Google search. I've never happened to see an outdoor light that takes a 5 Watt bulb, but that doesn't mean much.
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The lights hang on 2 screw heads that fit loosely into holes on the back of the lights. If you can get the screws into the concrete, I'm sure you could hang the lights there.
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these are not worth buying.....send them back....even if you do get them to work the chances are the "connection" is not going to stay connected by piercing the wire. you can buy additional wire for outdoor lights at most any ace hardware store if you really want to go for it. my suggestion is to send them back and buy an 8-light set of solar lights from kmart for about $55.00. we did....and they work great. no muss...no fuss...no wiring...no burying cables...simply place the solar lights in the ground and the work great. check out kmart...we are happy we sent those lights back and just placed the kmart lights in the ground in less than 30 minutes!!!! these are not worth buying.....send them back....even if you do get them to work the chances are the "connection" is not going to stay connected by piercing the wire. you can buy additional wire for outdoor lights at most any ace hardware store if you really want to go for it. my suggestion is to send them back and buy an 8-light set of solar lights from kmart for about $55.00. we did....and they work great. no muss...no fuss...no wiring...no burying cables...simply place the solar lights in the ground and the work great. check out kmart...we are happy we sent those lights back... » Read More these are not worth buying.....send them back....even if you do get them to work the chances are the "connection" is not going to stay connected by piercing the wire. you can buy additional wire for outdoor lights at most any ace hardware store if you really want to go for it. my suggestion is to send them back and buy an 8-light set of solar lights from kmart for about $55.00. we did....and they work great. no muss...no fuss...no wiring...no burying cables...simply place the solar lights in the ground and the work great. check out kmart...we are happy we sent those lights back and just placed the kmart lights in the ground in less than 30 minutes!!!! « Show Less
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Yes. Mine have been outside for 3 months. The only modification I made was to upgrade the included rechargeable batteries with Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries. Lights are a great value. I would purchase again.
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Yes they are for outdoors I've been using them for 6 months outdoors and they are great. Best distribution of light. Highly recommend them.
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I have a set of instructions email me at dennisbitter0311@hotmail.com and I'll scan them and send them to you. I'm currently returning mine and getting new ones because the day light blew out only 2 months into using them. Ugh anyways shoot me an email and I'll send them over to you tomorrow
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I am not sure. I purchased them for 29 bucks. I'm sure if they go out before 30 days I can return them to Amazon... I'm not rich or anything but I only see it as $30 for a pair of really nice lights. Not to worried if they should burn out in a few months.
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I would say "under direct supervision of weather and short term(very temporary)"....both I got had cracked lens(returned first one) ,very fine cracks from center outwardly .and the rotation quit after a very short while(couple weeks of 24/7)....mine was never outside...bulbs still work....but that's it...no rotation....didn't last well at all....I'd give it one star...hobbiehubbcapp
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Check your local ordinances but I it is highly unlikely that they would be legal for on road use. More importantly, they would be awful fog/driving lights.
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I watched them glowing last night as the rain from hurricane Arthur poured down. I have had them outside non-stop for several months with no problem. I had some similar lights from I bought from LL Bean and I left them out for 3+ years, winter and summer.
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You have to purchase new lights. Bummer, because 2 of ours did not work when we got them. We tried, and we are very handy but no luck.
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Krykie,These were cheap. I work out under my patio. I live in Arizona. The sun ruins anything no matter the cost. So, I buy a new cheap set every year. Understand? Ron.