HappybuySolar Driveway Lights 8-Pack, Dock Lights LED Bright White, Solar Deck Lights Outdoor Waterproof Flat for Lake Boat Marine Warning

We saw these path lights at a resort in South Africa, and we were quite impressed with how effectively they lit the driveways and walkways around the grounds. We need similar lighting on the periphery of our somewhat tight front circular driveway here in California, with the goal of helping visitors negotiate the driveway without putting a wheel into the landscaping. So, we ordered 24 of these Happybuy units, which arrived about a week later.This type of light is typically positioned to send light across the pathway. In our case, we positioned them 90 degrees to the typical orientation so that the lights illuminated the edge pavers. (see photos) This works quite well for us, leaving little doubt to visitors as to the location of the driveway edges.Suggestions:After some thought, we decided to position the lights temporarily for a few days to make sure we had the right locations and orientation. This also allowed us to make sure the solar cells would get enough sun during the day to charge the batteries. You should also think about how shading varies during the year. In the overhead photo of the driveway, south is up, meaning there are times during the day when sunlight is more limited. Still, even in winter, we are getting more than enough sunlight to have the light work into the middle of the night. When the lights get a full charge, they operate all night!How the lights should be anchored will vary based on the material on which they will be mounted: concrete, stone, wood, etc. My driveway uses pavers, so I chose to use pre-lubricated ¼” X 1-1/4” concrete anchors. I used an impact drill to create a hole about 2” deep. I then used an air bottle to blow dust from the hole to make sure the screw would not create excessive spreading forces. A socket wrench tightened the screws, using a screwdriver for the final tightening force.A good idea is to place the lights where wanted, then mark only one of the two mounting hole locations. This is especially important if the lights are to be mounted on concrete or stone; getting the drill to penetrate exactly on the marked point is sometimes difficult. So, drill the first hole, then position the light over the hole using a hand-inserted anchor. Now mark the other hole, drill and complete the installation.Some of the early reviewers on these products complained of early failures, and my hope is that I will not see these problems. The units seem very well made.UPDATE: At the 14 month mark, two of these lights have failed, and several other appear to have water penetrate to top cover. I suspect these will also fail. They really do the job well, so I will order a few more in hoped that they have solved their problems. I have reduced my rating to average, as a result.The new units have arrived - I bought the 12-pack - and I am looking them over. There do not appear to be any design changes to make them more weather resistant. Upon investigation, I found that a total of five of my original units had failed.Here's a mystery: one of the units that failed to light was removed. While I was looking at it on my desk, I changed channels on the office TV. When the IR signal hit the light, it turned on. It stays on for about 90 seconds. It repeats this reliably!

These lights are bright and last all night. 2 issues, 1. Can’t replace the batteries, these are completely sealed. 2. They come with anchors with bolts that are completely useless because there no room to tighten the nuts and secure the anchors. I can’t understand how these are designed and not tested for anchoring. They should come with 1/4” Tapcon type of screws for mounting in concrete. Worse design flaw.

I ordered 4 of these in 2019. I rated those 5 stars in all categories. In January 2022, I decided to order 8 more for my driveway. The manufacturer added an on/off switch to the bottom of the new ones which sucks! Very poor design for the on/off switch. The switch is on the bottom of the light. You can’t get to the switch once the light is installed! Now after four months the 8 newer lights have stopped working. There is condensation in the light’s solar panels. The lights are supposed to be waterproof, NOT! The manufacturer put the switch on them and it is useless! These 8 new lights are not waterproof! Totally disappointed! DO NOT BUY THESE LIGHTS THAT HAVE AN ON OFF SWITCH. I hope “HappyBuy” replaces these with new ones and they don’t have a switch on them. I have not heard from the manufacturer yet!

Great lights! BRIGHT! Nice, sturdy cast aluminum housing, holding up well so far. Gave these 5 stars for brightness but only a1 for ease of installation. The concrete anchors are sufficient BUT the nuts are too big for the indents in the light housing. There is absolutely NO way to get a socket, box, or ANY kind of wrench in the nut to tighten and expand the anchor. Positively RETARDED, but typical cheap crap Chinese engineered consumer goods. My workaround was to just use Tapcon concrete lag screws. Easy-Peasy! Installed 16 lights in driveway in 30 min using this method. I only wish the folks that market these products paid better attention to details. Overall very happy with purchase. Longevity remains to be seen. Will update in 6 months

Below is the first review I wrote, but this is an UPDATE and a GOOD UPDATE: I was contacted by the seller and they credited my account for the one light that did not work. I should have wrote the review first because I got immediate response from writing the product review rather than a seller feedback review. I am very happy I didn't have to box all the lights up and return them for one defective light. I updated the stars to 5 stars because the seller was very cooperative. The lights are BRIGHT with a heavy duty metal casing. I haven't installed them yet, but I have put them out in the sun to charge, and they look great. (FIRST REVIEW: I sent feedback to the seller and six days ago and have not had a response. One of the twelve lights does not work. I offered for the seller to credit me for one light, or send me a new one. As I said, I have had no response. Hopefully, the seller will see this review and comment. Otherwise, I am sending them all back and ordering from a different seller. The eleven that do work are very bright and seem to be sturdy.)

I had to come back and write a review of these lights because I am amazed by them. I live in South Louisiana and we put these lights along the porch and dock at our camp (in the swamp). I thought that the humidity and rain would be tough on the lights and was expecting a few to go out, but they were all still going strong after the first year. Two months ago we were hit by Hurricane Ida and these lights were submerged under muddy water for approximately 5 days, so I just knew they would need to be replaced, BUT to my amazement they ALL still work. We checked every one of them after we cleaned the mud off of them and each one came on and the lights were bright. I highly recommend them!!

Put every 8 feet along our driveway and it's much nicer backing out in the dark.

So far really happy with brightness

facile d’installation

bon temps d éclairage ,par contre la pluie laisse de l humidité a l intérieur

Good quality

Brighter than others. Nice blue glow attracts bugs. Sturdy. Wish it came with stickies for mounting.