BRINKMAN SOLAR SPOTLIGHT SL-7--Alternative?

[W. Watson]

The light in the Subject doesn't seem to robust and is generally a bit over
priced. I've had one for about 5-6 years, and it's required two rechargeable
batteries, and dealing with Brinkmann is a royal pain. Very unresponsive
company.

Any suggestions for something better? I'd like an outdoor solar light with a
motion detector for a driveway pullout. When someone pulls in at night, I
want some illumination for them.

Here's a look at the SL-7.
<http://www.epinions.com/pr-Home_Furniture-Brinkmann_Security_Light_821-7000-0>.
The third one listed is a fair price. The reviews seem rosy, but the
reviewers seem to be people who have only had the light a few years.
--
Wayne Watson (Nevada City, CA)

Web Page: <speckledwithStars.net>

 

[Meat Plow]

On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:38:48 +0000, W. Watson wrote:

The light in the Subject doesn't seem to robust and is generally a bit over
priced. I've had one for about 5-6 years, and it's required two rechargeable
batteries, and dealing with Brinkmann is a royal pain. Very unresponsive
company.

What kind of battery? If it's a lead/acid jell cell and it gets discharged
frequently that will decrease it's life dramatically.

 

[W. Watson]

I really do not know, and the whole contraption is old enough that I have no
data sheets on it. The whole thing is beginning to fall apart anyway, so it
needs to be replaced.

Meat Plow wrote:

On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:38:48 +0000, W. Watson wrote:

The light in the Subject doesn't seem to robust and is generally a bit over
priced. I've had one for about 5-6 years, and it's required two rechargeable
batteries, and dealing with Brinkmann is a royal pain. Very unresponsive
company.

What kind of battery? If it's a lead/acid jell cell and it gets discharged
frequently that will decrease it's life dramatically.

--
Wayne Watson (Nevada City, CA)

Web Page: <speckledwithStars.net>