heavyd asked:
I am debating between a low-voltage malibu light system and solar-powered for my backyard. I heard the solar-system is easy to install, cheap but the lights are very weak. My backyard is already pre-wired to use the low voltage system but I am not sure how much it would add to my electric bill. What’s your opinion?
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I am debating between a low-voltage malibu light system and solar-powered for my backyard. I heard the solar-system is easy to install, cheap but the lights are very weak. My backyard is already pre-wired to use the low voltage system but I am not sure how much it would add to my electric bill. What’s your opinion?
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You are absolutely right on target. Solar is so weak. Beings you backyard is prewired, sounds to me like you have it whipped. They have some really nice low-voltage units at Home Depot. I’ve had mine for about 7 years now, no problems, but I am thinking about sanding them and repainting, just to revamp them.No, you won’t even notice them on your electric bill, I put mine on a timer.
Cheryl is absolutely right when it comes to the Solar powered lights being crappy. I have a few and **** them.
Malibu has really come along way in the last few years and has some beautiful lamp styles. One thing for sure though…If you can afford to upgrade, definitely go with the Metal Lamps as the plastic ones do not last and you’ll be constantly replacing them.
Good luck with your lighting project…