DUDE, GREAT REVIEW. Great fun. I bought one of these and we just love it. Also, and I have to admit this: I could not figure out the solar light part. I understood it to be at the top of the umbrella, not the pole. That's because I am a trained engineer AND a dipshit. Been looking online for troubleshooting and ran across your review...and there it was, the solar battery atop the pole...JUST like it is meant to be. Hot tip, the hole at the center of the umbrella does not work for the solar light.
Thank you for the positive feedback! I am glad I was able to help you with the solar panel part etc. I hope you enjoy the umbrella for years to come. Another pro tip dont spin the umbrella too far as it will spin the internal wires too far..
We bought this umbrella in April 2021. Loved it. Then we noticed the cord started fraying….and noticed a design flaw under the center, where the cord is dragged over a sharp piece of plastic. Fast forward a few weeks and the black sheathing of that cord gets totally severed, and now all we see is the interior white nylon. Now the nylon is fraying : every time we open and close the umbrella, the cord is running (at high tension) over a sharp plastic edge. Been working with the manufacturer on this mfg defect for 3 weeks. They say they’ve never heard of such a thing before and have offered an exchange at Lowe’s. Problem is, that’s at least 6 hours of additional work (unload 200 lbs of sand from existing base, pack it all up, schlep it back to the store, pick up a new one, schlep it home, re-fill new base, set-up) and the best part? The design flaw is still there and we will be at square 1 in 2 months time. We are heartbroken because we love this umbrella so much: it’s the only one that works exactly as promised (except for the whole cord thing). Note: be forewarned: there are lots of complaints about the solar wiring being cut from the rotation of the unit.
I understand your frustration. Mine is still working just fine. Of all the comments on here I haven’t heard anyone else say the main line was frayed. The fact the company is letting you swap it out at Lowe’s is pretty good. Most people that go through Lowe’s directly get nothing. Never rotate the umbrella more than 270 degrees.
We bought the SimplyShade 11’ cantilever umbrella in May 2020 from Lowe’s. We like it except that the LED lights stopped working almost immediately. The company sent us a new light switch to replace the old one and the lights worked again for two times. We called the company who said the design of the metal frame cuts the electric wire and they would send a new-improved frame. We will need to take the whole thing apart, remove the canvas on our present umbrella and replace it on the the new frame. So if you do buy this umbrella, make sure it has the new-improved frame design. Unfortunately, I’m not sure how you would be able to determine that!
Thanks for watching and letting me know...Ive had my umbrella for awhile now and now problems...I never turn my umbrella around 360 degrees I always return it to center when storing...did your frame look like mine in the review?
Our umbrella is able to rotate 360 degrees, we don’t use that feature and still the wires were cut. The company is sending a new frame. We will have to take the canvas off the old frame and replace it on the new frame.
Thanks for watching…sorry the model I have does not have an ambient light sensor. Just an on/off switch.. it is recommended that you do not leave this umbrella open when not using it because random wind etc overnight could ruin it..
Peter Lee thanks for watching. The link below is to Lowe’s. Just put in your address and it will tell you if your local store has it in stock...www.lowes.com/pd/Simply-Shade-Greige-Offset-Pre-Lit-11-ft-Crank-Octagon-Patio-Umbrella-with-Black-Aluminum-Frame-and-Base/1001010672
Yeah great review. Just bought one in blue color before watching this, so feeling better about the purchase Your patio is set up very similar to mine so I think it will work great. Thanks
Thank you for watching. Consider subscribing... we love the umbrella. Once you get it set up and the base filled with sand it is a pain to move so make sure you get the cover to go over it.
Brian Fuller this isn’t the exact cover but very similar to the one I have...www.lowes.com/pd/Classic-Accessories-Veranda-Pebble-and-bark-Polyester-Umbrella-Cover/4747825?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-sol-_-google-_-pla-_-109-_-sospatiofurniture-_-4747825-_-0&placeholder=null&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnL7yBRD3ARIsAJp_oLYRBQILzlIcvVv8GvKQU8OqG5kZWzA-WosaYGygn8df3TtQh3SbdBMaAheoEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Just purchased and installed. Does anyone else notice that the beam holding the umbrella is a bit wobbly? Seems like a bit of a sway on mine. Wondering if this is a defect or how it’s built to have some flexibility.
It’s hard to tell the amount of flex you have. I mean mine is not like a cemented in the ground flag pole. Re check the tightness of the bolts at the base.
Thank you for making this video! It was very useful for convincing my wife that we need two. I just have two questions, can the umbrella with the pole be detached fairly easily for winter storage? If you buy a cover for the umbrella, will it cover the solar panel on top of the pole or does it just cover the umbrella part? UPDATE: Pole is attached by two bolts so it's super easy to remove for winter storage. An offset umbrella cover will cover the solar panel and cause it not to charge.
Ugh I was looking for this comment! I'm in CA, we're about to get hammered by a storm finally. I gotta remove mine. I'll try the bolts. It's not too hard?
@@MrLozts thank you! Yes, the ones mine has take a pretty big allen wrench. But then I realized, maybe they changed the design cuz I bought mine recently, I remembered that the weighted base is in sections and is just sitting on the x-shaped metal base, and the parts that I filled with water and sand aren't even attached, so I just took those off and then was super easy to move the entire thing. Hope they keep that design.
Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback. The umbrella does surprisingly well in wind. If you look at the canopy it has a wind opening in the top to help. I’d say 20mph wind and lower. Anything over that I normally make it more slack or put it down all the way. But that’s just me.. it can handle more.
Thanks for watching. Yeah I feel that the umbrella is a great product so I felt as though showing it at day and night was a must. I bought it also for the built in LED's
Where can you buy just the canopy, cause mine is really ugly but the umbrella works fine. I went to lows where y got it andnobody was able to help me. I find this incredible, i paid 600 hundred .
We bought one of these about a week ago, set it all up, and the LEDs didn't work. Turns out the lever used to rotate it cut the wires inside the stand because they weren't taped to the inside wall. They gave us a replacement, which we hda to wait on until last Friday. Set it up, they worked great... until we tried to rotate it again, and it messed up the wire again. Great umbrella, poorly designed wiring setup.
Thanks for watching. I haven’t herd of that issue before. People have told about like a single led being out or one strip but not the whole thing going out. I’m sorry about your units being bad. I know a few people personally that have one and haven’t had any issues.
A lot of the reviews on it people have been complaining about the issue. My neighbors bought theirs and had the same problem with the wire being cut. We bought one too and it did the same thing with the wire 🙁
I am 6'4" and my kids will all end up 6' to 6'5" ish in the next few years. What is the usable clearance. I see Lowes says 8.3 feet but I'm guessing that's the tip top.
Thanks for watching. I am sorry it took me awhile to get back to you. Bad weather over here lately. From the ground to the outermost edge when fully opened is 6’9”. Hope that helps.
Some times what happens is people spin and spin the umbrella in one direction and then end up cutting the power cord inside the pole over time. You may be able to fix it and may want to check out simplyshade.com
Thanks for watching. Yeah this umbrella really nice. I mean once you get one you will always want a bigger one so you might as well just get this one...
Thanks for watching. The unit is very strong and heavy duty. I limit mine to 20mph wind. It has a specific part in the umbrella that allows air to pass through when it’s windy. It will move ever so slightly in high winds...
My Father-in-law has a similar model, blew over one time closed in higher winds (30mph or so). He didn’t have the strap securing it together so it blew open like a sail. Nothing broke just had a sandy mess.
The whole paved patio is 15x30. So it’s about half of that under the umbrella. I’m thinking about getting a second one for the other half of the patio... not sure yet...
Thanks for watching. I’m sure this will work for you the unit is very well made and provides a lot of shade. Going on summer number 2 for us. Made it through the winter just fine with the cover we got for it from Lowe’s.
It does surprisingly well. If you look at the top of the umbrella you can see the the break in the material itself so wind can pass through better and not pull the umbrella. But I always close the umbrella when not in use.
We’re did you get that deal? I had numerous reps from simplyshade reach out and thank me for making this review..I purchased this with my own money and since my video demand has gone through the roof and that’s why lowes has jacked the price up!!
We just purchased this umbrella and the umbrella does not lock in place. It cranks up but there is no clicking sound as if it is catching a gear; consequently, the umbrella just continues to unwind and close. Any suggestions?
Never mind. I took the handle mechanism apart and it seems like the gear cover where a latch catches the gear was installed backward. I reversed it and now it clicks as you open the umbrella and locks into place.
Thanks for watching. I am so glad to hear it is working correctly for you. I applaud you for fixing it yourself. Most people would have taken it back. I hope you enjoy the umbrella!!
Just bought one and put it together...however my poll doesn’t stand straight but leans a little. Do you know to make the umbrella pole stand straight? Thank for sharing your video!
Thanks for watching. Something is either bent or not installed correctly. Is the base on level ground? My patio is actually slightly slanted for water run off.
@@GReviewz thanks! I figured it out...just had to lift the umbrella out of the base and turn it around now it stands straight. Not sure why some people claim lights don’t work after they rotate the umbrella...there are no wires attached to the base to be cut at least not on my model...all the wiring is above the base.
@@rtaylor3350 thanks for watching. Here is the direct link to it from lowes...www.lowes.com/pd/Simply-Shade-Simply-Shade-11-FT-Greige-LED-Cantilever/1001010672?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-sol-_-google-_-lia-_-109-_-patio-_-1001010672-_-0&store_code=1832&placeholder=null&gclid=CjwKCAjwqJ_1BRBZEiwAv73uwMMhDSgcTSgoSYmS7Ua5GrVT-7BVAGXbCBkWFp5SFTDOwxx5caENOxoCVdoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I have one a little newer version on the turning lever. My question is: the center where the ribs meet is an 'X'. I turned it and the tube let down a handle. What is that used for? I've been using it to steady the umbrella on windy days. I bring the umbrella down a bit so I can hold the handle while seated at my table. When a strong gust comes, I grab the handle. Is that its main purpose? Also, is there a way to stabilize it more in the wind? It seems we have a lot here in the spring.
Thanks for watching I am not really sure. I don’t believe I have any handles on mine. Unless you saw it in my review video. Any faster wind than 25mph and I close the umbrella all together it’s just too nice of a unit to let the wind break it. If you want it opened that much you could try tie lines from some of the umbrella poles to the ground like a tent to hold it better?
The cord which opens my two year old umbrella has broken. I have ordered new cord but cannot open up tube to access crank handle to put in new cord. seems to have these rivet like fasteners which require a special tool. Any ideas on how i replace the cord?
Thanks for watching. I will be honest I have not ran into the problem before with the wire breaking on me. I hope I don’t have to find out. You may just want to get into contact with simplyshade and see if they walk you through it...sorry I couldn’t help.
For some reason my solar panel will not charge. I have to use the ac plug to use the lights. The directions state to turn 1/4 clockwise until secure. Did I miss something?
No you didn’t miss anything that’s right. Try taking the solar panel off and looking at the connectors and make sure they are not bent. I believe there is a battery in the solar panel I’m wondering if that battery is just done?
From what I can remember there is a male to female connector. Also on mine there was a plastic film on the solar panel. Make sure to remove it so sun can get to it. Again I purchased mine a few years ago so they may have changed things...
Great review. Does the umbrella tilt while open? It appears that this should be the case by simply lowering the handle while the umbrella is open but thought I’d ask to make sure. Thanks
Thanks for watching. The umbrella really is great. What you are suggesting works very slightly but once you bring that handle the pole maybe a foot down you also have to crank the handle to lower the umbrella. I hope that helps.
Thanks for watching… I got mine at lowes. Here is the link…www.lowes.com/pd/Simply-Shade-Greige-Offset-Pre-Lit-11-ft-Crank-Octagon-Patio-Umbrella-with-Black-Aluminum-Frame-and-Base/1001010672
@GReviewz I just set mine up but for some reason the hand grip on the vertical pole appears to be locked in place. I see nothing in the instructions on how to get this thing to move. Got any suggestions?
Thanks for watching. There is a “trigger” at the back of the handle you have to squeeze hard to get the unit to open/close. The first time I used mine it was stiff to open.
Thanks for watching. The Umbrella is holding up really well for us. No problems w the lighting as of now. A lot of people are complaining about the lighting going out and tearing the wires internally. I never rotate my umbrella 360 degrees. I only ever rotate it 180 degree either way so to not stretch the wires...
Thanks for doing this video review! Thinking about picking one of these up, how has it held up after a year? Reviews seem mixed online. Cheers from Raleigh!
Thanks for watching.. hey a fellow Nc linien...the unit for me has held up really well. I used it today!! The trick for me is that I always close the umbrella after every use..some people leave it open 24/7 and then complain about the umbrella tearing...
The base was just filled with sand? It wasn’t screwed/ installed (not sure how it’s called) on the ground? Thanks. I just bought mine and wasn’t sure what to do with the base.
Thanks for watching. The base comes in 4 sections. Go to your local Lowe’s/Home Depot and buy 4x 50 lb bags of playground sand. Put one 50 lb bag in each section of the umbrella base. The base will be close to 200 lbs. no you don’t need to screw the base down it is heavy enough with the sand in the base. Hope that helps..
Michael Kapuscik I’m not sure if I’m reading your comment correctly but you can use any type of sand. Like I said though I used playground sand on mine it’s east to shake into all the crevices in the base..
Thanks for watching. I do not have any idea how to replace the LEDs on the umbrella. I suggest contacting the manufacturer or the place of purchase. I hope this helped.
Knock on wood mine hasn’t broken but I would think just unscrew the area around the crank we’re the spool is..then somehow feed the line through the pole…may have to buy another one? How old is yours?
Thanks for watching. Anything is possible.. however there is t anything that comes with the unit to bolt to the deck. The base is a hollow plastic square base that you fill with sand (200lb) worth.
Thanks for watching. Yes sir you can. When the umbrella is all the way out you can use the adjustment on the pole to tilt it. Now it can only tilt down towards the pole that one direction…
K Q thank you for watching. With hot it’s been recently I wouldn’t go on my back patio without it. It’s still great and when people come over they are amazed by it especially when I turn the lights on at night.
Thanks for watching... when you first buy it the umbrella fabric cones installed from the factory, however it is held on using Velcro Incase it gets damaged you can get a replacement from the manufacturer.
@@GReviewz all the paperwork and the umbrella directions say SimplyShade. There are no pockets at the end of the rods. The rod ends have removable spring pieces.
This review does not cover instructions for "newer" model without foot lever to rotate statem. Newer models have lever that does NOT secure umbrella in place.
Thanks for watching. I mean when I made this video is when I got it. So only last year. So you are saying that you umbrella does not lock into place when you rotate it? Did you get the same model as I did? Simply shade does have different model lbs.
Thanks for watching. With the COVID shutdowns in China the stock on these is going to be slow to replenish this year. If you find one I’d buy it. They really are pretty nice.
Had the same umbrella for over 3 years now still works great
Sil thanks for watching...yeah mine has been great and everything is still working on mine...
Your hat is awesome, this is why I love American folk, so cool and patriotic!
Thanks for watching. Yeah we try to be patriotic. I got the hat at salt armor. Where are you from?
@@GReviewz Awesome! I'm from across the pond in the UK :)
got this from Lowes a few weeks ago. i love it. didnt really use it yet but when we're done with out backyard oasis. im gonna enjoy it
Thanks for watching. I am glad to hear you like it! Enjoy that oasis! Happy 4th of July!
nice video~I bought a similar one for only $89. It is really needed in summer!
Thanks for watching. Yes umbrellas are a great way to provide much needed shade in the summer.
DUDE, GREAT REVIEW. Great fun. I bought one of these and we just love it. Also, and I have to admit this: I could not figure out the solar light part. I understood it to be at the top of the umbrella, not the pole. That's because I am a trained engineer AND a dipshit. Been looking online for troubleshooting and ran across your review...and there it was, the solar battery atop the pole...JUST like it is meant to be. Hot tip, the hole at the center of the umbrella does not work for the solar light.
Thank you for the positive feedback! I am glad I was able to help you with the solar panel part etc. I hope you enjoy the umbrella for years to come. Another pro tip dont spin the umbrella too far as it will spin the internal wires too far..
I just bought this for $100 at Lowes in blue. Cant wait to set it up.
I wish it came in blue when I purchased mine! Just be careful to not turn the umbrella more than 360 degrees…
We bought this umbrella in April 2021. Loved it. Then we noticed the cord started fraying….and noticed a design flaw under the center, where the cord is dragged over a sharp piece of plastic. Fast forward a few weeks and the black sheathing of that cord gets totally severed, and now all we see is the interior white nylon. Now the nylon is fraying : every time we open and close the umbrella, the cord is running (at high tension) over a sharp plastic edge. Been working with the manufacturer on this mfg defect for 3 weeks. They say they’ve never heard of such a thing before and have offered an exchange at Lowe’s. Problem is, that’s at least 6 hours of additional work (unload 200 lbs of sand from existing base, pack it all up, schlep it back to the store, pick up a new one, schlep it home, re-fill new base, set-up) and the best part? The design flaw is still there and we will be at square 1 in 2 months time. We are heartbroken because we love this umbrella so much: it’s the only one that works exactly as promised (except for the whole cord thing). Note: be forewarned: there are lots of complaints about the solar wiring being cut from the rotation of the unit.
I understand your frustration. Mine is still working just fine. Of all the comments on here I haven’t heard anyone else say the main line was frayed. The fact the company is letting you swap it out at Lowe’s is pretty good. Most people that go through Lowe’s directly get nothing. Never rotate the umbrella more than 270 degrees.
a REAL review... thank you!
Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed my review. Enjoy your umbrella.
Dude, you’re awesome. Keep making RUclips videos.. your good at this s**t.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the comment. I hope you enjoy your umbrella. I try to make good content.
We bought the SimplyShade 11’ cantilever umbrella in May 2020 from Lowe’s. We like it except that the LED lights stopped working almost immediately. The company sent us a new light switch to replace the old one and the lights worked again for two times. We called the company who said the design of the metal frame cuts the electric wire and they would send a new-improved frame. We will need to take the whole thing apart, remove the canvas on our present umbrella and replace it on the the new frame. So if you do buy this umbrella, make sure it has the new-improved frame design. Unfortunately, I’m not sure how you would be able to determine that!
Thanks for watching and letting me know...Ive had my umbrella for awhile now and now problems...I never turn my umbrella around 360 degrees I always return it to center when storing...did your frame look like mine in the review?
Our umbrella is kept in one position so rotating did not cut the wires. The company told us “the new frame is modified not to cut the wires”.
Oh so your umbrella was not the 360 turn umbrella? That doesn’t make any sense that your lights wouldn’t work due to the wires being cut...
Our umbrella is able to rotate 360 degrees, we don’t use that feature and still the wires were cut. The company is sending a new frame. We will have to take the canvas off the old frame and replace it on the new frame.
@@Somerfav How is this holding up?Debating on buying this from Lowe's.
Does this umbrella have a dusk to dawn light sensor? So it comes on automatically when it’s dark and goes off when it’s light?
Thanks for watching…sorry the model I have does not have an ambient light sensor. Just an on/off switch.. it is recommended that you do not leave this umbrella open when not using it because random wind etc overnight could ruin it..
Just bought it. Great review thank you.
Thanks for watching. I am glad we could help in your purchase. Enjoy!! Also please consider subscribing..
Where did you buy this? I can’t find it in stock anywhere.
Peter Lee thanks for watching. The link below is to Lowe’s. Just put in your address and it will tell you if your local store has it in stock...www.lowes.com/pd/Simply-Shade-Greige-Offset-Pre-Lit-11-ft-Crank-Octagon-Patio-Umbrella-with-Black-Aluminum-Frame-and-Base/1001010672
How do you like it this far? Us the canopy material thin or prone to mildew, blzvk/green spots? Any issues with the LED lighting or wires being cut?
Yeah great review. Just bought one in blue color before watching this, so feeling better about the purchase Your patio is set up very similar to mine so I think it will work great. Thanks
Thank you for watching. Consider subscribing... we love the umbrella. Once you get it set up and the base filled with sand it is a pain to move so make sure you get the cover to go over it.
@@GReviewz I was looking into that cover....did the manufacturer provide that? What was the price (+ or -) ?
Brian Fuller this isn’t the exact cover but very similar to the one I have...www.lowes.com/pd/Classic-Accessories-Veranda-Pebble-and-bark-Polyester-Umbrella-Cover/4747825?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-sol-_-google-_-pla-_-109-_-sospatiofurniture-_-4747825-_-0&placeholder=null&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnL7yBRD3ARIsAJp_oLYRBQILzlIcvVv8GvKQU8OqG5kZWzA-WosaYGygn8df3TtQh3SbdBMaAheoEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
@@GReviewz Oh ok...nice. Thanks again
Brian Fuller no problem. Enjoy your umbrella.
Just purchased and installed. Does anyone else notice that the beam holding the umbrella is a bit wobbly? Seems like a bit of a sway on mine. Wondering if this is a defect or how it’s built to have some flexibility.
It’s hard to tell the amount of flex you have. I mean mine is not like a cemented in the ground flag pole. Re check the tightness of the bolts at the base.
Thank you for making this video! It was very useful for convincing my wife that we need two. I just have two questions, can the umbrella with the pole be detached fairly easily for winter storage? If you buy a cover for the umbrella, will it cover the solar panel on top of the pole or does it just cover the umbrella part?
UPDATE: Pole is attached by two bolts so it's super easy to remove for winter storage. An offset umbrella cover will cover the solar panel and cause it not to charge.
Ugh I was looking for this comment! I'm in CA, we're about to get hammered by a storm finally. I gotta remove mine. I'll try the bolts. It's not too hard?
@@kbanghart It's super easy. You'll need an allen key to remove the bolts.
@@MrLozts thank you! Yes, the ones mine has take a pretty big allen wrench. But then I realized, maybe they changed the design cuz I bought mine recently, I remembered that the weighted base is in sections and is just sitting on the x-shaped metal base, and the parts that I filled with water and sand aren't even attached, so I just took those off and then was super easy to move the entire thing. Hope they keep that design.
Good video bro. How does the umbrella hold up in a breeze/wind? Does that foot lever lock it into place?
Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback. The umbrella does surprisingly well in wind. If you look at the canopy it has a wind opening in the top to help. I’d say 20mph wind and lower. Anything over that I normally make it more slack or put it down all the way. But that’s just me.. it can handle more.
Good review and way to describe all the functions in day and night!
Thanks for watching. Yeah I feel that the umbrella is a great product so I felt as though showing it at day and night was a must. I bought it also for the built in LED's
Where can you buy just the canopy, cause mine is really ugly but the umbrella works fine. I went to lows where y got it andnobody was able to help me. I find this incredible, i paid 600 hundred .
You have to go to the manufacturer website.. or go to a canvas company and they can make a new canvas for the umbrella.
We bought one of these about a week ago, set it all up, and the LEDs didn't work. Turns out the lever used to rotate it cut the wires inside the stand because they weren't taped to the inside wall. They gave us a replacement, which we hda to wait on until last Friday. Set it up, they worked great... until we tried to rotate it again, and it messed up the wire again.
Great umbrella, poorly designed wiring setup.
Thanks for watching. I haven’t herd of that issue before. People have told about like a single led being out or one strip but not the whole thing going out. I’m sorry about your units being bad. I know a few people personally that have one and haven’t had any issues.
A lot of the reviews on it people have been complaining about the issue. My neighbors bought theirs and had the same problem with the wire being cut. We bought one too and it did the same thing with the wire 🙁
sinatrasdame1915 thanks for watching. Like I said before mine is still working just fine with no cut wires.
Doe anyone know how to access the wire? Mine also worked fine until I rotated it
I am 6'4" and my kids will all end up 6' to 6'5" ish in the next few years. What is the usable clearance. I see Lowes says 8.3 feet but I'm guessing that's the tip top.
Thanks for watching. I am sorry it took me awhile to get back to you. Bad weather over here lately. From the ground to the outermost edge when fully opened is 6’9”. Hope that helps.
I brought this a few years back and now the lights don’t work. So you know where I can purchase replacement parts from?
Some times what happens is people spin and spin the umbrella in one direction and then end up cutting the power cord inside the pole over time. You may be able to fix it and may want to check out simplyshade.com
Sweet umbrella 👍🏻🇺🇸🤔
Thanks for watching. The thing is great. If you do get one I hope you enjoy it!
Nice.. looking for something like this
. Maybe not as big. But now that I see this big one.. seems worth it $400
Thanks for watching. Yeah this umbrella really nice. I mean once you get one you will always want a bigger one so you might as well just get this one...
Does a breeze push the umbrella down or sideways at all?
Thanks for watching. The unit is very strong and heavy duty. I limit mine to 20mph wind. It has a specific part in the umbrella that allows air to pass through when it’s windy. It will move ever so slightly in high winds...
My Father-in-law has a similar model, blew over one time closed in higher winds (30mph or so). He didn’t have the strap securing it together so it blew open like a sail. Nothing broke just had a sandy mess.
How do u put the base together
Thanks for watching. Did you already purchase it or are you just inquiring?
Bought one today. Putting it together now. Great Review!! Real question is where did you get that shade hat?? I love it!!
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the complement. The hat is made by salt armor. Great company, they make a lot of other products.
Nice video! How big is that section of concrete where your outdoor furniture is? Thank you!
The whole paved patio is 15x30. So it’s about half of that under the umbrella. I’m thinking about getting a second one for the other half of the patio... not sure yet...
I don’t think if you mentioned if it tilts or not?
Thanks for watching.. it is a cantilever design so it does tilt however it only tilts towards the main support pole..
Is the canopy considered 7 or 8 rib? Need a new canopy. Thanks
I’m not 💯 sure. It has 7 arms not including the main support beam. 8 including the main support beam.
Thanks for this. We live in Savannah and are looking for some shade. Our patio is like an oven in the Summer.
Thanks for watching. I’m sure this will work for you the unit is very well made and provides a lot of shade. Going on summer number 2 for us. Made it through the winter just fine with the cover we got for it from Lowe’s.
Loved it, keep them coming!
And how does this fare with wind
It does surprisingly well. If you look at the top of the umbrella you can see the the break in the material itself so wind can pass through better and not pull the umbrella. But I always close the umbrella when not in use.
Just ordered this for 168 bucks!! and Lowes has it for 400!!!!!!!
We’re did you get that deal? I had numerous reps from simplyshade reach out and thank me for making this review..I purchased this with my own money and since my video demand has gone through the roof and that’s why lowes has jacked the price up!!
We just purchased this umbrella and the umbrella does not lock in place. It cranks up but there is no clicking sound as if it is catching a gear; consequently, the umbrella just continues to unwind and close. Any suggestions?
Never mind. I took the handle mechanism apart and it seems like the gear cover where a latch catches the gear was installed backward. I reversed it and now it clicks as you open the umbrella and locks into place.
Thanks for watching. I am so glad to hear it is working correctly for you. I applaud you for fixing it yourself. Most people would have taken it back. I hope you enjoy the umbrella!!
Just bought one and put it together...however my poll doesn’t stand straight but leans a little. Do you know to make the umbrella pole stand straight? Thank for sharing your video!
Thanks for watching. Something is either bent or not installed correctly. Is the base on level ground? My patio is actually slightly slanted for water run off.
@@GReviewz thanks! I figured it out...just had to lift the umbrella out of the base and turn it around now it stands straight. Not sure why some people claim lights don’t work after they rotate the umbrella...there are no wires attached to the base to be cut at least not on my model...all the wiring is above the base.
Where did you find it
Thank you for this I bought one yesterday and couldn’t figure out how to make it turn
Thanks for watching. I am glad I could help. Please like and subscribe...the umbrella will help when the hot weather comes!!
What store did you purchase it? I'm in PA and It says not available as if this model# is no longer made 😟
@@rtaylor3350 thanks for watching. Here is the direct link to it from lowes...www.lowes.com/pd/Simply-Shade-Simply-Shade-11-FT-Greige-LED-Cantilever/1001010672?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-sol-_-google-_-lia-_-109-_-patio-_-1001010672-_-0&store_code=1832&placeholder=null&gclid=CjwKCAjwqJ_1BRBZEiwAv73uwMMhDSgcTSgoSYmS7Ua5GrVT-7BVAGXbCBkWFp5SFTDOwxx5caENOxoCVdoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I have one a little newer version on the turning lever. My question is: the center where the ribs meet is an 'X'. I turned it and the tube let down a handle. What is that used for? I've been using it to steady the umbrella on windy days. I bring the umbrella down a bit so I can hold the handle while seated at my table. When a strong gust comes, I grab the handle. Is that its main purpose? Also, is there a way to stabilize it more in the wind? It seems we have a lot here in the spring.
Thanks for watching I am not really sure. I don’t believe I have any handles on mine. Unless you saw it in my review video. Any faster wind than 25mph and I close the umbrella all together it’s just too nice of a unit to let the wind break it. If you want it opened that much you could try tie lines from some of the umbrella poles to the ground like a tent to hold it better?
The cord which opens my two year old umbrella has broken. I have ordered new cord but cannot open up tube to access crank handle to put in new cord. seems to have these rivet like fasteners which require a special tool. Any ideas on how i replace the cord?
Thanks for watching. I will be honest I have not ran into the problem before with the wire breaking on me. I hope I don’t have to find out. You may just want to get into contact with simplyshade and see if they walk you through it...sorry I couldn’t help.
good video bro
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the comment and I hope it helped if you are looking to purchase the umbrella.
For some reason my solar panel will not charge. I have to use the ac plug to use the lights.
The directions state to turn 1/4 clockwise until secure. Did I miss something?
No you didn’t miss anything that’s right. Try taking the solar panel off and looking at the connectors and make sure they are not bent. I believe there is a battery in the solar panel I’m wondering if that battery is just done?
@@GReviewz Ill take a peak later-Is there something in the pole that connects to the solar panel?
From what I can remember there is a male to female connector. Also on mine there was a plastic film on the solar panel. Make sure to remove it so sun can get to it. Again I purchased mine a few years ago so they may have changed things...
@@GReviewz Figured it out! The solar panel at the top wasnt connected fully-Thanks for the tip! Works like a charm
Your welcome I knew something was wrong! Just a tip do not rotate the umbrella 360 degrees... if you do you will tears wires up..
Great review. Does the umbrella tilt while open? It appears that this should be the case by simply lowering the handle while the umbrella is open but thought I’d ask to make sure. Thanks
Thanks for watching. The umbrella really is great. What you are suggesting works very slightly but once you bring that handle the pole maybe a foot down you also have to crank the handle to lower the umbrella. I hope that helps.
Is this the Home Depor Top Rated
Home Decorators Collection
11 ft. LED Round Offset Outdoor Patio Umbrella in Sunbrella Sand?
Thanks for watching… I got mine at lowes. Here is the link…www.lowes.com/pd/Simply-Shade-Greige-Offset-Pre-Lit-11-ft-Crank-Octagon-Patio-Umbrella-with-Black-Aluminum-Frame-and-Base/1001010672
@@GReviewz Sweet, thanks. Any issues?
No not yet just do not turn the umbrella 360 degrees it will cut the internal wires.
Do you have measurements for the size of the base? Trying to figure that out before I buy this for my deck. Thanks!
Thanks for watching. Sorry it took so long. The base is a perfect square. It’s 38” by 38”
@GReviewz I just set mine up but for some reason the hand grip on the vertical pole appears to be locked in place. I see nothing in the instructions on how to get this thing to move. Got any suggestions?
Thanks for watching. There is a “trigger” at the back of the handle you have to squeeze hard to get the unit to open/close. The first time I used mine it was stiff to open.
@@GReviewz Thanks, finally got it to work! Now just need to install a mister... 106 F right now... I'm melting.
That sounds interesting. Can you share the link of the mister you are looking at. I’ve been thinking about doing the same to mine..
Hows the umbrella holding up for you? Any problems from the lighting yet?
Thanks for watching. The Umbrella is holding up really well for us. No problems w the lighting as of now. A lot of people are complaining about the lighting going out and tearing the wires internally. I never rotate my umbrella 360 degrees. I only ever rotate it 180 degree either way so to not stretch the wires...
Thanks for doing this video review! Thinking about picking one of these up, how has it held up after a year? Reviews seem mixed online. Cheers from Raleigh!
Thanks for watching.. hey a fellow Nc linien...the unit for me has held up really well. I used it today!! The trick for me is that I always close the umbrella after every use..some people leave it open 24/7 and then complain about the umbrella tearing...
How can I charge it with no solar panel and wat kind of charger can I use
Thanks for watching. The umbrella comes with a wall plug charger..
The base was just filled with sand? It wasn’t screwed/ installed (not sure how it’s called) on the ground? Thanks. I just bought mine and wasn’t sure what to do with the base.
Thanks for watching. The base comes in 4 sections. Go to your local Lowe’s/Home Depot and buy 4x 50 lb bags of playground sand. Put one 50 lb bag in each section of the umbrella base. The base will be close to 200 lbs. no you don’t need to screw the base down it is heavy enough with the sand in the base. Hope that helps..
Can I used paver based sand?
Michael Kapuscik I’m not sure if I’m reading your comment correctly but you can use any type of sand. Like I said though I used playground sand on mine it’s east to shake into all the crevices in the base..
One off my led light was out when I bought it, you have any idea how to fix that?
Thanks for watching. I do not have any idea how to replace the LEDs on the umbrella. I suggest contacting the manufacturer or the place of purchase. I hope this helped.
Anyone know how to replace the broken string on these?
Knock on wood mine hasn’t broken but I would think just unscrew the area around the crank we’re the spool is..then somehow feed the line through the pole…may have to buy another one? How old is yours?
@@GReviewz buy another what? Bought ours a few years ago 2016 2017 maybe
Hi, can you bolt it to the deck?
Thanks for watching. Anything is possible.. however there is t anything that comes with the unit to bolt to the deck. The base is a hollow plastic square base that you fill with sand (200lb) worth.
Can you tilt it at all while it is extended?
Thanks for watching. Yes sir you can. When the umbrella is all the way out you can use the adjustment on the pole to tilt it. Now it can only tilt down towards the pole that one direction…
@@GReviewz Thanks! Headed to Lowes to check it out today.
If you buy let me know how you like it. Ps it does require 4 bags of the sandbox sand to fill up the base..
@@GReviewz Whats the best way to fill it with sand?
@@shanew7361 I just opened the bags and folded one side of the bag to look like a spout and pour it in… sorry nothing special.
Do you still like it?
K Q thank you for watching. With hot it’s been recently I wouldn’t go on my back patio without it. It’s still great and when people come over they are amazed by it especially when I turn the lights on at night.
Awsome
Thank you. Enjoy!!
Second summer of use the cord broke and the lights no longer worked. 😕
I’m sorry to hear that. Mine is still going strong. Knock on wood.
Great video. Thanks for posting. Do you recall how long it took you to put together?
Thanks for watching. Maybe a little over an hour. The hardest part is filling the 4 base section with a 50 lb bag of sand each.
@@GReviewz forget about playground sand. Needs to be a powdery sand to make things simple.
Great review! Thank you!
Thank you for watching. Please consider subscribing we have new reviews all the time. I hope the review helped.
How do you attach the umbrella fabric to the frame?
Thanks for watching... when you first buy it the umbrella fabric cones installed from the factory, however it is held on using Velcro Incase it gets damaged you can get a replacement from the manufacturer.
@@GReviewz thank you. My fabric came in a separate box with no instructions. I can’t figure out how to connect to the ends of each arm.
Claire Renwick did you get the same one or a look a like one? You are the first person to say the fabric came separate...
@@GReviewz all the paperwork and the umbrella directions say SimplyShade. There are no pockets at the end of the rods. The rod ends have removable spring pieces.
Customer service is closed til Monday, so very annoying.
Where did you buy your garden lights?
Thank you for watching. I picked the lights up at Lowe's. They are just the solar kind.
Does it tilt ?
Thanks for watching. It does not tilt. It does everything Ive showed in the video.
Thanks....
Thanks for watching. Did you buy one or are you in the market?
Dude, just take my money!!
Lol I wish. But lowes got my money!!
sold
Thanks for watching. It really is a nice umbrella!
I'm sold!!
Thanks for watching. It is a really nice umbrella. Enjoy!
great review - hate the whistling background music
Thanks for watching. Sorry it’s not for everyone. I’m guessing some sort of techno or rap would have been better?
Link does not work
Thanks for watching. www.lowes.com/pd/Simply-Shade-Red-Offset-11-ft-Auto-tilt-Octagon-Patio-Umbrella-with-Black-Aluminum-Frame-and-Base/1000421003
This review does not cover instructions for "newer" model without foot lever to rotate statem. Newer models have lever that does NOT secure umbrella in place.
Thanks for watching. I mean when I made this video is when I got it. So only last year. So you are saying that you umbrella does not lock into place when you rotate it? Did you get the same model as I did? Simply shade does have different model lbs.
Try not to turn it as I have seen reviews saying that it will severe the wiring.
It also tilts
It sure does! Do you have one?
Out of stock everywhere ☹️
Thanks for watching. With the COVID shutdowns in China the stock on these is going to be slow to replenish this year. If you find one I’d buy it. They really are pretty nice.
Yhere are no instructions
Thanks for watching. Are you saying your unit did not come with instructions or are you saying my video doesn’t have an instructional part?
Mmmm Kay
Thanks for watching. Yeah I know I say ok guys a few times. Did you like the review?
stop saying umkay in your videos
Thanks for watching. Lol Ive tried to stop nothing works..I’m sorry
I don't know weather to look at your nose or your umbrella!!
Wow... really
That's some top quality grammar!