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ALDI Special Buys 05/08 Solar Shed Light $14.99

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Scab on 01/08/2017 - 08:48 aldi.com.au (4613 clicks)

These things are pretty good, I have one over my carport and I can't fault it, it's out in the open weather and hasn't deteriorated and the sensor picks up from about 2.5 metres away.

Light is fairly bright and lights up my entire driveway, will be getting another for my porch.

I love German supermarketeers.

120° motion sensor
Amorphous solar panel
10 LED sensor light
Super bright white (SMD) LEDs
Light output: 35-40 lumen
2.3m connection cable
Swivelling light head allows light to be aimed left or right
3 position switch: off/PIR motion sensor/on
IP44 water resistant
Includes 3.7V battery – 900mAh
Charging time: 8 hours
Usage: up to 3.5-4 hours

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  • edrift on 01/08/2017 - 08:54
    +1

    Seems like a decent price.
    Out of curiosity, how long have you had it? Is it designed to withstand the Australian summer?

    • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 09:09
      +7

      I've had it for over 12 months, I'm on the NSW North coast and facing North so it gets baking Summer sun.

      I didn't expect it to last and thought the plastic would crumble, but so far it's been great.

      Normally don't have much faith in solar stuff but these are pretty good.

      • TheOneWhoKnocks on 01/08/2017 - 09:17
        +52

        Glad you shed some light on its durability.

        • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 09:28
          +10

          You sound like one who would knock it.

        • TheOneWhoKnocks on 01/08/2017 - 09:30
          +3

          @Scab: One must judge before knocking.

        • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 09:31
          +2

          @TheOneWhoKnocks:

          You seem like one knockabout guy.

        • TheOneWhoKnocks on 01/08/2017 - 09:32
          +1

          @Scab: First impressions can be quite blinding. Especially with a light output of 35-40 lumens.

        • JJJ on 01/08/2017 - 09:39
          +1

          of course, Scab can shed light.He seems fully charged from his photo :-)

        • barbarella on 01/08/2017 - 10:18
          +7

          @Scab: get a room you two :D

        • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 10:24
          +8

          @barbarella:

          Any bargains on hotels?

      • RockyRaccoon on 01/08/2017 - 17:41
        +1

        Sorry my unit died and went back under warranty. The next has now died outside warranty. Not that impressed with the quality. Uses a LI-on battery 18250

        • Waynes world on 01/08/2017 - 19:27

          Has the battery died, or the electronics

        • RockyRaccoon on 01/08/2017 - 21:12
          +1

          @Waynes world: Electronics, as I can charge the battery on its own. The unit will not turn off.

          Pity as mostly Aldi products have been reliable and long lasting

        • Pandamony on 06/08/2017 - 22:11

          @RockyRaccoon: So the unit won't turn off in PIR mode? I bought one that wouldn't turn off in PIR mode

        • RockyRaccoon on 06/08/2017 - 22:28
          +1

          @Pandamony: Yep, although it did work for a few months past warranty date

    • Luckypenguin on 01/08/2017 - 10:14
      +1

      These aren't too bad at all. Not especially bright over a larger area but plenty enough to safely navigate my side/back yard at night. I've only had them installed for about a year (northern end of a house in Brisbane) so longevity is an unknown quantity as yet.

    • dealspider on 01/08/2017 - 10:27
      +1

      I have got one facing the morning sun. Had it for more than a year and it still works/looks pretty good.

      • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 10:57
        +1

        You should mount one on your forehead for when you're swinging around at night?

        • dealspider on 01/08/2017 - 11:13
          +1

          I got night vision ;)

        • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 11:18

          @dealspider:

          Do you have sensors on your forehead?

        • dealspider on 01/08/2017 - 11:19
          +1

          @Scab: pretty much everywhere in my body

        • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 11:22

          @dealspider:

          Do you have one around the pubis area?

        • dealspider on 01/08/2017 - 11:29
          +1

          @Scab: You sound like Hobgoblin. I don't think it's a good idea to reveal all my secrets to a stalker.

        • D6C1 on 01/08/2017 - 16:07

          @scab: oh damn..buuuurrrrrrnnnnnnnnnnnn

  • klaw81 on 01/08/2017 - 08:54
    +3

    I also have one of these things from the last sale.

    I have to say it's actually pretty good - decently bright and way more reliable than similar products from Bunnings I've used in the past. Would buy again

  • LoungeLizard on 01/08/2017 - 09:09

    Cheap enough so that I might give this a try. Like all cheap solar products I imagine the battery will be dead/severely degraded after a couple of years, if the sun doesn't get to it before then…

    • Public21 on 01/08/2017 - 09:17
      +1

      It's hard to know with these.

      I bought a $5 solar spotlight from from Bunnings two years ago - expecting to last one summer. It is still going strong, alongside a couple of $30 lights that lasted less than a year. Being near a salt water pool and the sea, they rust out.

      …and a replacement 3.7v battery can cost a lot more than the original light.

    • harrywwc on 01/08/2017 - 11:47
      +2

      about the battery life - you might think so.

      We've had one of these for about 4 years now, northside of the house (Gosford, NSW) and it still functions well. I have no idea if it still runs 3 hours, as it typically only really gets used once a night for about 10 minutes or so - enough.

      The plastic doesn't appear to have perished, but then, it is mounted near the guttering, about 2.5m above ground.

      If you have a spot where you need some light, I can recommend these beasties.

  • lazyboytony on 01/08/2017 - 09:37
    +1

    Could any owners tell me how long is the cable between the light and the solar panel?

    • Ametric on 01/08/2017 - 09:39
      +1

      2.3m connection cable as per description above…

    • HeXa on 01/08/2017 - 09:40

      the Aldi webpage tells you….. 2.3m connection cable

  • [Deactivated] on 01/08/2017 - 09:58
    +1

    Hey guys, I have 2 of these and though the motion sensor works fine, the light only stays on for a short time and then goes off; very annoying. I can't find any way of setting the time it stays on. I have been using mine more line a torch that I turn on when I need light in the shed.

  • spriggan43 on 01/08/2017 - 10:08
    +2

    Maybe a better deal for some people, https://www.bunnings.com.au/solar-magic-40-lumen-smd-led-sol…

    • Luckypenguin on 01/08/2017 - 10:22
      +2

      Cheaper than Aldi light but seems to lack a motion and ambient light sensor (on/off switch only I presume).

      • Oz-Bogan on 01/08/2017 - 10:36

        Correct.

    • ItsMeAgro on 01/08/2017 - 14:54
      +1

      Had the bunnings one, seemed to die pretty quick (like less than 12 months, I think).

      • spriggan43 on 01/08/2017 - 15:02

        Did you or could you replace the battery?

        • ItsMeAgro on 01/08/2017 - 20:14
          +1

          It was the switch, I think; for a while you could wiggle it a bit and sometimes get it to work, but eventually it died completely.

  • giventofly on 01/08/2017 - 10:16
    +3

    Glad to see a post on this. Was going to buy some Arilux 80LED Solar Lights, but they're expensive at $40.

    Will get these instead.

  • roseXivy on 01/08/2017 - 10:25

    Can someone advise me how I would install this for the purpose of lighting up my driveway?

    Could I place the solar panel on top of my gutter and then attach the light using double sided tape.

    • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 10:31
      +2

      Yes you could place the panel on the gutter, but the double sided tape would fall eventually.

      There is a backing plate on the light that it slides into, this plate has two screw holes for mounting it.

      The solar panel also has a bracket with two screw holes, but I just used cable ties and mounted it to my gutter using a galvanised sheet from Bunnings that I folded over the gutter edge.

      • giventofly on 01/08/2017 - 10:38

        Don't underestimate double sided tape :)

        • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 10:55

          Even the Selleys outdoor heavy duty stuff has it's limits, especially in sunlight.

          Every time I've used the tape it would eventually fail, sometimes in a short time.

        • Sleepycat3 on 01/08/2017 - 13:07
          +2

          @Scab:
          3M Exterior Mounting Tape is UV stable. Works fine for my outdoor mounting of solar-powered lights.

        • Scab on 02/08/2017 - 13:45
          +1

          @Sleepycat3:

          Tape may work on the light as there is a large and flat surface area, but the bracket for the solar panel is ribbed/hollow, so there's only the outside thickness of the plastic.

          There's no way it would stick with tape.

          BTW, I've tried the 3M stuff and it still fails.

    • giventofly on 01/08/2017 - 10:32

      You'd have to get exterior rated tape that'll grip onto brick. If you know someone with a masonry drill and bit you could get them to put some self tapping screws in. But double sided tape (my door bell is held up by that) works fine assuming the mount on the light is flat.

      • roseXivy on 01/08/2017 - 10:36

        Thank you for the speedy replies!
        As a true ozbargainer I can't pay someone to install it and I have to DIY, right? :)

        • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 10:47
          +2

          It's extremely easy to install, you should be fine.

  • jason andrade on 01/08/2017 - 10:38

    I've bought one of these previously I think. Also bought the Aldi gutter (solar) lights. They're pretty good for the price.

    I'd bought a bunch of the gutter lights (6 pack?) from Ebay and was less than happy as they lasted less than a year - the Aldi ones are better.

    It would be nice if there was a module you could buy as a control circuit/option to allow you to turn them on/off remotely..

  • montorola on 01/08/2017 - 10:47
    +1

    I have a bit of a dumb question, but I'll ask anyway…

    Do these lights only turn on when it is dark or will they come on if they detect motion, regardless of whether it's day/night?

    • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 10:54
      +4

      They only turn on when it's dark and when there's motion, so if there's motion during daylight it won't turn on.

      There is a switch to select off/on/motion, wouldn't imagine they'd stay on all night though if you used the on setting as they have 10 LEDs, probably only get a couple of hours at most.

      • montorola on 01/08/2017 - 12:01

        Awesome, thanks for the clarification scab! :D

  • Scotch on 01/08/2017 - 11:01

    30-40Lumens, that doesn't sound very bright at all considering a normal 60W bulb is approx 800 Lumens

    • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 11:14
      +1

      It's plenty bright, lights up my single driveway which is pitch black.

  • grizz_li on 01/08/2017 - 11:34
    +1

    At this price, I'll give it a go. Been using fireflies but too hard to catch many.

  • cheepwun on 01/08/2017 - 11:37
    -3

    search ebay for 12v 10W led sensor flood light

    Can be had for around $12 delivered. Made of metal and glass. Can run off 12v plugpack or existing solar 12v set-up (not included). Sensor is quite configurable. Replacement 10W LEDs can be bought off ebay extremely cheaply if the LED fails. You can safely and cheaply limit current or voltage to make it run very cool. Cool White and Warm White choices. These are never 10W of course, but far, far brighter than this thing. The integrated 3.7v lithium battery in this Aldi thing will guarantee it's landfill for 99.99% of users a few years into the future. That's if nothing else fails. Almost nobody will bother sourcing a replacement. And you are stuck with buying another one.

    • samfisher5986 on 01/08/2017 - 12:28

      How is that a good idea when a 12v set up is not cheap.

      • cheepwun on 01/08/2017 - 12:37

        12v ac adaptors are cheap. Plug pack can stay indoors, out of harm's way. DC cabling and connector can be extended very cheaply. Can work for many situations. Obviously not all. In other situations, a small solar set-up is beneficial. You can put one together for less than $100, and use it for all manner of stuff. Based on a nice 40W panel.

        • samfisher5986 on 01/08/2017 - 12:39

          So then you have to pay for an electrician as well or you are running a cable messily outdoors and into your house for 30 metres….

        • cheepwun on 01/08/2017 - 12:40

          @samfisher5986:
          You don't have to pay any electrician to do low voltage DC.

        • samfisher5986 on 01/08/2017 - 12:42

          @cheepwun:

          The electricity has to come from somewhere.

          Either you are using solar or you are using electricity, which needs an electrician.

          That is unless you are suggesting the long cable idea….

          Either way I'm failing to see how your idea isn't very expensive.

        • cheepwun on 01/08/2017 - 13:17
          -1

          @samfisher5986:

          Either way I'm failing to see how your idea isn't very expensive.

          plug pack (wall outlet)
          wire from plug pack carries 12v DC
          measure DC connector on plug pack
          find socket that will mate with plug on plug pack
          buy some 1.5mm squared wire of suitable length & attach suitable socket
          buy suitable connectors for the LED floodlight end
          attach wires to plug/socket on LED floodlight end
          mount & connect

          12V DC floodlight done.

          If you want it to run cooler (and less bright) you can undervolt it (10V or whatever). So your plug pack doesn't need to be 12V. You probably have many AC adapters at home already…unused. 12v dc Fuses are dirt cheap too, if you want to place one inline.

          If you want solar and not mains, you can put together a small 12V solar system for peanuts (less than $100). This can not only be used for this but for much more emergency charging tasks too (or more sensor lights). This way a blackout doesn't affect you, and there's no need to continually replace the crappy internal batteries found in cheap floodlights. Nor live with their limitations.

        • samfisher5986 on 01/08/2017 - 13:20

          @cheepwun:

          Ok but that doesn't answer how you get a 12v plug 30m outside without making a mess.

        • cheepwun on 01/08/2017 - 13:27

          @samfisher5986:
          yes, it depends on many variables…it won't be ideal for everyone. A little creativity goes a long way though.

  • jv on 01/08/2017 - 11:47
    +1

    Solar Shed Light $14.99

    Will these also work on a Normal Shed ?

  • cheapskate00 on 01/08/2017 - 12:11

    Found a similar one in Reject shop for $10

    • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 12:17

      Any cheap skates?

  • BertieBrown on 01/08/2017 - 12:25

    Thank you Scab! I've been wanting something like for ages!

    • BertieBrown on 01/08/2017 - 12:32

      Anybody know if the bench grinder is any good? Am I better going to Bunnings? I know very little about bench grinders :/

      • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 13:30
        +1

        Take your pick, they both have similar specs.

  • kaleidoscope on 01/08/2017 - 13:11

    I'm relatively new in melbourne. May I know if these special buys gets repeated ever year or so ?

    • Scab on 01/08/2017 - 13:30
      +2

      Most items get repeated fairly often, last time I saw these was about 10-12 months ago.

    • placard on 01/08/2017 - 13:31
      +1

      Usually, yes…

    • cheepwun on 01/08/2017 - 15:44
      +1

      May I know if these special buys gets repeated ever year or so ?

      yes, and it's ideal because these will need to be re-bought.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfGMYdalClU
      That seems to be the attitude these days.

  • shagaroo on 01/08/2017 - 14:17

    I bought a couple of these with 25 leds for $11.22 (now they're $12.90) from TMart. Haven't arrived yet so not sure of quality.

    • shagaroo on 02/08/2017 - 08:57

      $10.70 now.

  • EnALup on 01/08/2017 - 16:32
    +8

    Why is it like I saw this in Aldi's catalogue and was not that interested.
    After having a look here and reading comments, I feel that I need it badly.

    • LKJ899 on 02/08/2017 - 13:28

      same!!!

    • neonlight on 03/08/2017 - 21:56

      It's called the ozbargain effect. Reading catalogue is too ordinary. Does not give you impulsive purchase mindset

  • ilikeit on 01/08/2017 - 17:31

    Might be good to team it up with the Xiaomi cameras on here every second day. The camera's night vision sux.

  • hangdog on 01/08/2017 - 17:31
    +1

    Installed one of these at the approach to my elderly parents' front door over a year ago. It's mounted high (~2.7m?) and off to the side, but still lights the pathway really well.

  • Wolfy on 01/08/2017 - 17:53
    +1

    I have 3 of these from the last sale.
    They are mounted as sensor lights at the front and back door and in the garage.
    Front/back door works perfect, the garage does not fully light up the interior and it tends to turn off to quickly if I'm at one end.

    However, I plan to buy 3-4 more this time round - they are a very useful light (especially if you are renting and cannot install 240V sensor lights)
    Will add a second to the dark end of the garage, one of the back-shed and others for the drive-way.

    • jaypee06 on 01/08/2017 - 18:06

      Interested as I'm only renting. Noob question - how does the light and the solar panel attach to the wall/wherever you want to attach it to?

      • Wolfy on 01/08/2017 - 21:45
        +1

        The light clips into a backing plate designed to be screwed to something solid, but cable ties (on special last week at Aldi) have worked without issues for a year now.

  • kiLbiL on 02/08/2017 - 10:53

    so if i wanna buy these, i have to go to an ALDI store on this saturday and buy it there? and that's the only way that you could buy them? The site doesn't say anything about which stores have them, so i guess all the aldi stores will have them?

    • Scab on 02/08/2017 - 11:29
      +4

      Most stores have Special Buys but some may not have all the advertised items.

      Not sure about your area, but with my store it's best to go in fairly early as all the good stuff goes quickly.

      And yes, they are only available from the stated date.

      • kiLbiL on 03/08/2017 - 10:11

        thanks for the reply mate! wanna pickup some lights this sat

  • nPiatek on 02/08/2017 - 10:57

    Does anyone know if it can be used for long period of time like 1hr+

    • Scab on 02/08/2017 - 11:26
      +1

      You'd have to manually switch it to on as the sensor only stays on for 30 seconds without movement.

      Not too sure if you'd get a full hour as it has 10 LEDs and would drain the battery fairly quickly, although I've never left it on for a long while so can't really say.

  • BertieBrown on 03/08/2017 - 15:01

    Did anybody else notice the jigsaw with the guide @ Aldi? I've never seen a jigsaw with a built in guide before, is that a common thing?

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