Is the solar panel made of glass or resin/plastic? (The plastic ones tend to get dull over time. The glass ones last forever.)
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I have four of these strings. The solar panel is plastic. However, I am a very big solar user. I have over 40 different kinds of solar lights and/or string lights. All have plastic solar panels. Many of these solar lights are five years old. All the plastic solar panels still work very well. Yes, on five of these, the solar panel has gone dull but the panel continues to work very well. Hope this helps.
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They seem to me they are plastic. They seem to be just like little bloops in the wire. I had them outside from march to October then took them in. They are bright and we enjoyed them I ran them in and out of the chain link fence We liked them so much we just ordered a second set a few weeks ago.
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I believe it's an acrylic. I simply clean periodically with mild soap & vinegar, buff it with a soft towel and it's good to go.
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The shade is made out of plastic but it is not crapy plastic. It has metal fasteners. The lamps do get warm so don't put anything higher than 40 watt light bulbs. I had mine about a year now and its still like new.
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This is made of a hard durable plastic. I have had mine for 2 years now and still look like new. I bought 8 of them.
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I believe they are Polymer, too light to be glass & a good buy for the money...JMO...I keep a pair on my book case & one on the garage work bench and a pair out in my shed...lol...
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i'm not sure. it is solar powered and they say it lasts for years but i just got mine a month or two ago and things are fine.
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The panes of glass are glass. The thing is held together by horrible quality bronze colored solder and some black plastic. Both of ours are in bad shape but we need/like the design so we will try to fix.
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I think the shade is thick glass. It's possible that it could be a thick resin, but it certainly has the look of glass. It does not look cheap or thin. It looks very nice. It has 2 bulbs. Each operated with a pull chain.
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It's made of extremely durable material. Sunlight might cause problems over time, but my guess is it'd take years of direct sunlight to start seeing problems.
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Correct there is only 1 solar panel. The solar panel is weak and it did not work either. Plus the plastic piece where it clips on to broke off easily. Not very durable and would probably not recommend this product.
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It's plastic. That's why I'd really recommend that you use an LED bulb for this lamp since it doesn't heat up. Also, using a 40W equivalent LED Globe bulb worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very relaxing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,
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As far as I can tell it's glass. 2 layers that like your polarizer turns and gets darker as the 2 layer interact. Haven't really tried it yet so I can't comment on how well it works. But it goes from a light gray to so dark you can't see though it.
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It's intended to be in a window. All plastics will become somewhat impacted by sunlight over time. I would expect after a few years of direct sunlight this one will become brittle but I'd expect that of any plastic item.
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Depends on the brand. I have some that are metal, but some are plastic. However, I haven't had much luck with any brand of solar lights. They never seem to last long - I don't mean how long the light stays on per day; but the longevity of the product. I just replaced the rechargable battery in the units. One still does not work so I don't know if it's the bulb. I keep hoping that they will continue to improve the quality of the product and the brightness of the lights.
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Just to clarify, the shade is not made from glass. It is made of resin (ie. plastic).
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They are plastic like the original equipment. I have never seen modular lamps made of glass.
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It's glass, and it's very pretty :) Just a suggestion tho if ever you consider buying this lamp, I'd really recommend using a 100W equivalent CFL bulb. It worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very relaxing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps Triangle Bulbs T40144-4 (4 Pack) - 23-Watt (100W) Spiral Medium Base Natural Daylight (5000K) CFL Light Bulbs, 4 PACK
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I agree with the others - it's plastic but seems resilient, though tough. Perhaps it will not discolor over time as some other kinds of harder plastic can do under prolonged exposure to light. I'm hoping anyway, and so far, so good!