Powerbee Endurance Solar STAR Lights 100 Quality Superbright LED's Multi Function Quality Superbright LED's Multi Function Outdoor Garden, Xmas, Party, Tree Lights for All Year Round Use

Eighteen months ago I didn't own a single rechargeable battery, battery charger or solar powered light. Then I moved into a basement flat which whilst wonderful was like no home I'd ever lived in in terms of both the paralysing effect of power cuts (so dark that you could not see your hand five inches in front of your face; and that's in day time!) and their frequency. It soon became obvious that battery powered lighting was needed and the batteries needed to be rechargeable if the set up was to be in any way, shape, or form resolved. I set about giving myself a crash course in rechargeable batteries and chargers which seemed to progress naturally into solar power and related issues. Keen to get started I rushed out to acquire solar items but soon became aware that the quality of components utilised in nearly all of the solar powered items that I purchased was so low as to render the items virtually useless in a matter of weeks. It is possible to extend both the life of the rechargeable battery and the number of hours light obtained per charge by manually deep conditioning/trickle charging the batteries supplied with the solar light. To be able to do this, however, you need access to the battery and the battery needs to be of a standard type (AA, AAA, C type, etc).On a more tangible level, the materials used to construct the Powerbees are nothing short of amazing at this price point.The transparent star shaped lamp shades are made from an ultra durable silicone/rubber type substance with a degree of `flex' built in so they wont crack, chip or fracture over time. The power connections are made courtesy of good quality DIN plugs usually reserved for high end or professional installations. The solar panel itself is of sturdy construction with all connections/switches hidden and protected beneath a sturdy (and waterproof) flap.When Powerbee say superbright, they mean superbright; the intensity and quality of light emitted from each bulb is a revelation to anyone who has been used to lesser (though not necessarily cheaper) alternatives. The light is almost of a daylight type quality, by comparison, all other solar rechargeable (non Powerbee) lamps in my garden look somewhat yellow. If you have a prolonged period of dull weather and have not yet got around to finding the optimal position for the solar panel (which in my case remains plonked in the middle of a substantial lavender bush) it is a fantastic feature that enables you to unplug the solar panel and pop it indoors for a quick mains charge ready for the all important garden party that evening.In short, this is a very good set of lights. That they are solar powered and that the solar power part of the installation has been executed so very well makes them the bargain of the century. I've not tallied up the cost and time savings that would have been made if I had come across this item a long time ago. If this review can save you just a little of the same then I reckon I've done my job here.Now go and enjoy the lights!

These lights are really pretty and stay alight for a long time after dark. I bought them last January and they worked really well until about November. When they stopped coming on, I assumed there was not enough daylight to charge them. However, by March I thought they should be lighting up again, but they weren't. Charging them via USB and changing the battery made no difference. When I contacted Powerbee explaining that they had stopped working within 9 months, they initially said that as the guarantee period had elapsed 'their systems would not allow them to replace them'. However, I reiterated my point that they had in fact stopped working in less than a year they asked me to send them back. I took a chance on this as they did not promise to replace them (they said their engineers would check them) and I paid the postage myself.However, I am delighted to say that they sent a replacement set without any further dispute.

When first turned on these lights worked brilliantly but after a week only 32 of the lights were working. The working lights are really bright and are still on in the early morning but disappointing that the rest of the string gave up the ghost so soon

bought solar star lights looked good, after about 3weeks stopped working contacted powerbee did not want to knowjust sent me another set of instructions. do not buy complete waste of money,would have been decent of them to tryand rectify problem like most companies.iris hendy

I was amazed at the quality of these solar lights, what I did not realize when I ordered them is that they can be charged from the mains, should the sunlight be insufficient to charge the lights, not that I have found that to be the case as yet. Even with dull overcast days, the solar lights are still shining bright at 4am (I was sad enough to be awake at that time of the morning one day).I would seriously recommend these lights to anyone, I am even considering purchasing another set to light up the other side of the garden. Each set comes with two strings of 60 white star shaped lights (which can flash through a variety of patterns - ours are just a constant light), the string of lights can be woven through shrubs, trellis or trees. The provide a spectacular effect to your garden.Good quality lights at a great price. I would recommend these lights to all garden lovers.

These are not as good as my previous purchase. For starters they are a 100 lights to one solar panel, instead of the 100 split between 2 50s each having its own solar panel. Also the lights are wired in, unlike the previpus purchase where they could be unplugged and the solar panel charged in the mains electric. Last night they only stayed on for 50 minutes dispite the panel being in direct sunlight. I am tempted to send them back.