Should you remove these lights and store away during the snowy winter months?
2037788
You can if you like, but it's not necessary. I left my lights outside all winter (in Detroit, MI): the coldest and snowiest on record for the past 120 years! They worked beautifully all winter long (except perhaps when they were covered with snow.) They still worked like brand new as soon as the snow melted and they could recharge in the sun again! If anything, the "glass" is a smidge cloudier than when they were brand new straight out of the box (and after a whole year of use), but they still look good and give off good light. Best solar fixtures I've ever purchased. I'm very happy with them.
2037789
I left mine outdoors year round and they're ok but, I suppose it can't hurt to bring them in.
2037790
I don't know if you have to do that. I never did with any of my solar lights and my suggestion is to contact either seller or manufacturer. Its a good question but I am not sure if I am tye right one to ask since I am a consumer as well.
2037791
No, never did. They are still working this is a good model don't like the new one. May have to charge the batteries in the winter due to lack of sun however, this is my third year using them.
2037792
You can if you like, but it's not necessary. I left my lights outside all winter (in Detroit, MI): the coldest and snowiest on record for the past 120 years! They worked beautifully all winter long (except perhaps when they were covered with snow.) They still worked like brand new as soon as the snow melted and they could recharge in the sun again! If anything, the "glass" is a smidge cloudier than when they were brand new straight out of the box (and after a whole year of use), but they still look good and give off good light. Best solar fixtures I've ever purchased. I'm very happy with them. You can if you like, but it's not necessary. I left my lights outside all winter (in Detroit, MI): the coldest and snowiest on record for the past 120 years! They worked beautifully all winter long (except perhaps when they were covered with snow.) They still worked like brand new as soon as the snow melted and they could recharge in the sun again! If anything, the "glass" is a smidge cloudier than when they were brand new straight out of the box (and after a whole year of use), but they still look good and give off good light. Best solar fixtures I've ever purchased. I'm very... » Read More You can if you like, but it's not necessary. I left my lights outside all winter (in Detroit, MI): the coldest and snowiest on record for the past 120 years! They worked beautifully all winter long (except perhaps when they were covered with snow.) They still worked like brand new as soon as the snow melted and they could recharge in the sun again! If anything, the "glass" is a smidge cloudier than when they were brand new straight out of the box (and after a whole year of use), but they still look good and give off good light. Best solar fixtures I've ever purchased. I'm very happy with them. « Show Less
1770134
Oh yeah! It'll work perfectly. Just don't leave them on during winter. I ruined two that way.
2025223
They look like they can be removed but I haven't used them yet so I don't know for sure as it is still way below freezing at my house.
567897
No need to remove them .The light will shine through just as brightly and no they will not melt
903883
I live in Minnesota, I had installed the l.e.d bulbs and about a week later I think the cold weather affected them. I returned them for credit back to my account. hopefully this helps you.
1704061
I wouldn't use these for christmas lights at all. They are for a dry, indoor, permanent installation. They require a regulated 12v DC current in order for them to perform properly. Not only that, but these require soldering in order to function as you only have a few connectors. It would look cool, but it would be too much headache for it to work and look good. If they would be outside, they're dead as soon as it rains.
1098579
yes... just needs to be unplugged... I have red on the house and green on the grass. The red lights (I have two illuminators) have to be a distance from the house in order to maximize the lights. So for me I have them by the bottom of a tree by the sidewalk... so they can get stolen. The green lights ( I have two of these also) are up high on the house focused down on the grass. So the greelna tree ones are a bit harder to steal as you would need a ladder. I hope that helps
359538
I live in Colorado. The lights have been subjected to rain and snow. No problems. Be advised, however, if the solar panel is covered with snow, light can't reach the solar panel so the lights will not go on at night. Keep the solar panel cleared of snow.
733969
we take ours down during the winter. Never see any around. I honestly forget!!
584868
Not sure....I put them back in the house before snowfall. Sorry. They are definitely worth the effort.
1728187
Do not cut them off. Just take some black electrical tape if you want to cover that end of the lights. Who knows, you may want to add another string of lights in the future.
1218455
Hi Katie,I don't think you're supposed to. Depends on your climate. I have two outside but one on a porch and one way under the eves on the house. Haven't had any problems. But..not winter here yet. At 20 below zero F, that's going to be tough. 90% is keeping them dry and out of direct sunlight. Keep them powered all the time in the winter (that's the plan) because they will generate a little heat. If the wind's not too bad they might survive.
1962642
No you can leave the covers on. It adds to the coolness of these lights. Did you know that KC has a 25 year warranty on every component, even burnt bulbs ? I had a problem with one of my lights not working, they sent me a brand new replacement.
1279180
I keep them out until winter. Not sure how it would do in winter. They are easy to take off and put on.
758496
I use them as porch lights where it gets down well below zero in the winter. They always come on (they're on a timer), so I expect they will be fine in the icebox. These are brighter than I expected them to be, so I'm quite happy with them.
449232
. I got them to trap the water fromMelting snow off my car in the garage. I would say it woildnt be wose to leave them outside in the winter as they might split if they had a lot of water on them and they froze.
600110
I don't see why that would be a problem. They aren't like florescent bulbs that need to stay warm or take forever to warm up if they're cold. LED's don't care much about ambient temperature.