I have tried garden flame bulbs before these are by far the most impressive not just for their sheer size but also for their battery life and appearance.
The two pack of garden lights arrived sensibly packaged in a rather downmarket cardboard box. Perhaps a more attractive presentation might help with sales and make the item more appealing as a gift.
Inside are the two lights – each consisting of a housing for the 96 LED 35 Lumens bulb, a ground spike and extension tube. A small but well written but rather unnecessary User Guide is also included. On top of the bulb housing is the 0.88w solar panel which feeds the internal 2200mAh Li-ion battery. On the side is a large and easy to access control button.
Build quality seems fine although rather lightweight at 230g, but that said given the 320 x 121 x 121mm size of each torch a more robust construction as well as adding to the cost might also make them too heavy for practical use. Certainly, there is nothing showing any sign of failing or giving me cause to worry. That said, I would advise, as with any solar-powered device, storing it indoors during the winter.
Using the light could not be easier. Press the control button, which has a good and positive operation, once to turn on, again to switch off. After ensuring the battery is charged position the light in a sunny position and switch on. The light will then come on at sunset. According to the User Guide, a full charge should allow the torch to operate for up to ten hours in the summer, with less in the winter. When testing I found the light was still going strong at 5 am after coming on at 10.30 the night before. When the battery is low the light will flash to alert the user. When the battery is flat there is no way of telling if the device is in the On or Off setting, so take care not let it run right down.
The large size and dramatic effect of the flickering flames make these lights very impressive and striking. They are large enough to hand hold if you have a Game Of Thrones film to make or a 1930’s style political rally to attend! They do not cast a vast amount of light even when in non-flame mode and they are not designed for use as normal lighting. These are mood lights and they give atmosphere and ambience to the garden or patio. The torches really do look like real flames when viewed from a distance and immediately catch the eye.
If you want to give your garden or seating area some style and atmosphere then this £25.95 set from KOOPOWER might be just what you need.
Easy to Use
Cannot check switch position when battery flat
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