Costco Sunforce solar powered string lights installation and review. Make the SUN shine at night!
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2020
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Powered by the sun, the Sunforce Solar String Lights add a warm glow to backyards, patios, gazebos, campsites and more. Solar power charges the included battery during the day, allowing the lights to run at night for free!
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I just subscribed :)wish u luck. Question.. How long the charge last? Thanks!
Thanks! I’ve been up in until 3 am and you can see the lights still on after kicking on at about 830pm so I would say 6 to 8ish hours depending on how much charge they got that day.
You can turn them off and let the battery fully charge for days you want to be out hanging outside.
@@EveryDayJay415 awesome.. Thank you! Just got one! :)
I'm returning a 2nd set of these lights back to Costco. The first set, the bulbs won't stay, so I returned the set. I purchased another set and this time, two of the bulbs lights didn't light up. So, here I go again to return the lights! Sorry but I'm going to try another brand. I'm so glad that I got these at Costco because you can return your items without any fuss.
Great video. Looking for string lights and saw these at Costco. Think I’m going in with the plug in ones because they are much brighter and I need it to light up my area. But still a great video because you see your setup and still helps others decide if it’s for them. Thanks
I love mine. I used wire cable to hang them so they wouldn’t sag. The lighting is perfect. I didn’t want a bright light and these are perfect!
Thank you - this is very well done and informative! I feel confident setting mine up now. 😀
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Great video, bought these from costco (in Australia) and watched this video in the aisle way before buying 👍🏼
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thanks, for the vid ... you must see some crazy Thunder and lightning shows with that amazing view.
It’s normally fairly calm here in the San Francisco Bay Area. We do get some wonderful wild life and bird sightings though! Thanks for the comment, be sure to subscribe for more!
Thanks for the installation tips bro!
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Thank you so much for this precise video
You're very welcome let me know if you have any questions.
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Perfect review man keep it up
Thanks for the positive vibes! I would love to get back at it.
Looks great. Well done. 😍
Glad you liked it, like my channel it's still a work in progress lol.
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Thanks for making this video.
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very nice thanks for showing
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Thanks for all the teaching!! The only thing I didn’t get was where do you buy the plate to attach the solar panel to? Ty!!
Bought two sets at Costco last summer and set them up on the roofline of our recreation cabin. The remote control feature worked fantastic to click on/off both sets at the same time. At the end of summer, I took them down and carefully stored them. I just set them up again and the lights will turn on an off by the switch at the back of the solar panel only. Both remote controls no longer work and despite replacing with new batteries, they still don't work. I'd have to use a 20 foot extension ladder to turn on the lights for them to be illuminated and that's not going to happen! I'll be taking the two sets back to Costco and will be writing to Sunforceproducts. Too bad because they worked amazing...for two months.
Happened to me twice now. I wrote the company, they sent me a reply to turn off panels, remove batteries of solar panel for 30 seconds, reinstall panel batteries, turn on, hold remote button down for 5 seconds. They wrote that should fix it. Voila, it did nothing. Then they said it's easiest to return to costco. So I switched them out at costco. If I have to keep on doing that, thts a pretty crappy solution. It's a shame because besides that, they're great.
Mine won’t even turn on. 2 sets installed per the instructions and left in off position to charge for 4 days. Drum roll please! Nothing happens…wrote to the company but no response. Back to Costco they go, once I get them down. Very disappointed
You have a nice way of teaching, a. I’ve watched about you! Could you tell us the name of the roll down side walls and the ceiling shade you’ve got? I would love to install all of these things for my Mom ❤️
Hi Tiffany!
Glad you liked it, that would be really nice of you to help out your mom. If you look at the description of the video I listed everything including similar pergolas and shades to the ones I have in my set up. let me know if you have any questions. Be sure to like and subscribe it really helps out!
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Looks nice , question? Your canopy on pergola, is that something that can be bought separately?
Very nice! How have they held up - 3 yrs now? Where did you find your pergola? Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the video! Looks like the newer sets don't come w/ a remote and that can be purchased separately. Did you have any extra length, and how did you deal with it?
We put up two strings which we liked. When one string went out we thought the rechargeable solar battery needed to be replaced. It is impossible to find a replacement battery. We looked everywhere. The battery is a 18650 1800 mAh 3.7V. I could find a similar one at Ace but is 2600 mAh which would probably work if it fit in the battery space but it’s a tiny bit too big. So we’re screwed.
Thank you so much!! Your video helped me so much👍🙏
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thanks, i picked these up today @costco for $10 off so $29.99.
wow that's an awesome deal. I missed the sale. Im thinking of picking up a few more sets when they go back on sale. Be sure to let me know if you see them pop up! Thanks for the comment be sure to subscribe for more and use my links it really helps me out!!
They are on sale again, well atleast at my local Costco. (Was just at Costco yesterday) I'm debating if I should get them this time since I was hesitant during last sale. 😅
@@msvyang07 I would purchase them again, I am happy with them.
Ty for the video . G G
That's a nice setup. Do you have a pic of how bright they are when is completely dark?
Yeah but I don’t have anywhere to post it... they are plenty bright for what they are. I’m thinking of making an IG for my channel. Be sure to subscribe and Stay tuned for more!
Okay I set up my lights per your instructions and put both sets on auto and neither come on. I did let them charge fully for three days without trying them. Is there a fuse to get them on? Any help I’d appreciate. Thanks in advance!!!!!
Thank you for the video! Does this charge in the switch on or off ? Or it doesn't matter?
I believe it charges even when turned off. I usually have mine turned off and then switch it on manually when we’re hanging out outside. Thanks for the comment subscribe for more it really helps me out!!
Where did the Gazebo come from, thats a brilliant design on the sun shade for it, exactly what I have been looking for
I got it at Home Depot about 3 years ago. They don’t sell it any more. It was made by Hampton bay and had an arch to it. Here is a similar model without an arch.
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The shades on the side are from Costco and aren’t listed but will be back up soon once they have patio furniture online.
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thanks for the vid! How long is the cable from the solar panel to the first bulb?
from my memory about 4 to 5 ft. Thanks for the comment subscribe for more it really helps me out!
thanks for the video and recommendation!
I went ahead and bought the exact solar light from Costco. I got it installed and all but mine also came with a remote and for some reason my lights only get turned on after I use the remote to turn it on.
Do you happen to know how to set it at automatic so that I do not need to always turn it on using a remote?
There is an automatic switch on the back of the panel
I purchases and I have it on the on switch. But one side, will not noy turn on if i turn the switch off and on again. The other side, randomly will work if I switch it on and off.
Do you have this link to get this product?
Nice video! I'm looking to buy one at costco. It's on sale right now. Where did you buy your Pegula and how much is it ? I like it.
Awesome, sadly it’s no longer available there are links in the description for a few very similars ones and the rest of my set up. Be sure to subscribe for more!!
@@EveryDayJay415 ok thank you.
I bought two of the same sets of these lights and just hung them up, finally. And the remotes won’t keep both sets on at the same time!! One turns off one set and the other remote turns one set on! Wth! Any remedy!?????
Can you post a picture of the pack of the double sided mount you ran the zip tie thru?
the actual plastic squares? links to everything i used in the video are in the description.
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compre uno y tiene tres dias en el sol y a un no prende que puedo hacer?
Thanks so much for this video. I didn't see there was an on/off button, Lol. For your Pergola, did you mount it down with concrete?
The newer lights are just remote controlled, the video was made in 2020 using last year’s lights. I mounted to some 12x12 cement pavers so I wouldn’t have to drill Into the cement. They have held up fine and blend in well.
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Thanks for the detailed video Jay. What is the run time on these lights if the battery has been charging all day?
about 6 to 8 hours. Thanks for the comment subscribe for more it really helps me out!
@@EveryDayJay415 mine seems to cut out after 2-3 hours, and i did the proper charging cycle for the 3 days. any suggestions? is it fairly easy to find a replacement battery?
Thayz pretty cool i need this for my truck tent
How its holding up
I’m outside enjoying them as I type this, no issues at all. Be sure to subscribe for more!
@@EveryDayJay415 hope youll do the same for me😊
How is the camper?
New subscriber here. Question: how well are your lights holding up? I just purchased a few packages of them. Thank you
Oh, and will the adhesive mounts work on cinderblock?
Very good, we got them back in 2020 and we were Just enjoying them out in the yard last night on a rare warm bay area night.
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They might but I don't think they will have much holding power. because the block are very pourious. I would look into PL glue. (amzn.to/3AAJddF) a dab on that on the back of the mounts should work fine. let me know if you need any more help!
What's model Ryobi drill???
I wish you would have reviewed the manual that came with the purchase.
I’m more of a figure it out as I go kinda guy. Never really had a need to look at manuals what questions did you have about it?
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Where did you get your pergola? It’s just what we are looking for
The pergola is no longer available but these are very similar
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I usually do not like LED lights because of the too strong white light they emit but in it video the light seems more amber or yellow like which I much prefer. Is this an effect of the video or are they more yellowish then pure bright white? Thank you
Not all LED lights create cool blueish light. All LED lights in my house are warm 2700K lights. Get LEDs with color temperature between 2700K to 3000K and it will look much warmer and softer.
They are more of a soft white. Thanks for the comment be sure to subscribe for more!
very true! they make dual color less too best of both worlds. Thanks for the comment be sure to subscribe for more!
Is that just one string? Looks like more than 15 lights.
So how long do the batteries need to charge before they work? I set mine up yesterday in the afternoon. They had half yesterday and today to charge vut still no light. I know the instructions say 3 days but i figured I would get some light after a full day
Try screwing all the bulbs in harder
@@timeforchili i laughed at your suggestion and said what does he think i am stupid...then i tried it. You were correct and I thank you so much. I was so close to returning this.
Now i am screwing them all in to what i thought begore was too tight
Nice! Would you consider double it with another set ?
you cannot connect these sets.
You can place them next to each other but not "connect them"
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my set has a remote, however, although l can see red bulb emitting light when l press it , it does not turn the lights off. l dont know where is the receiver on the unit ie where should you point the remote towards. it is not easy to see where the sensor on the bulbs or the solar panel, so how would the remote work?
I don't have a remote but I'm guessing its some where on the solar panel. Thanks for the comment subscribe for more it really helps me out!
Did you resolve your issue cause I have the same problem
@@clairelepinay8485 I have the remote kind and my remote stopped working also. It's a terrible design. I've done lots of research and this is a known problem. Sunforce support sent me these steps to get the remote working. Did not work for me but might for you!
Place the solar panel in the OFF position
Remove batteries from the solar panel.
Wait 30 seconds
Put batteries back in solar panel
Put the panel in the ON position, the bulbs should turn on.
Hold down the remote button for 5 seconds as close as possible to the solar panel.
You should be able to turn the string lights OFF/ON with the remote.
Do you if you can add more string lights and how would that be possible?
These solar ones are just single units. You can just install a 2nd one where the first one end. I would put the solar panel part on opposite ends to space them apart. If you wanted lights you can connect together you would have to go with 120v plug in options I have linked in the description.
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I bought mine two weeks ago and I opened it up and it was cracked I went yesterday to see if I can buy two more and they were out I wish I would’ve when sooner to exchange it now I regret it😫
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So can just run these off batteries too and not use the solar panel? (Provided that you still have to have it plugged into solar panel)
Yes the solar panels just charge the batteries. you can take them out and charge them on a regular charger. Are you using them indoors?
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One question
Do you need the remote control to turn the lights on ?
There’s a switch on the back of the solar panel that you can use
Can you connect multiple string lights together or need two separate solar panel for each set.
No they don’t connect so two solar panels
Yep, the lady is correct! The batteries and everything are housed with the panel.
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Where'd you get that pergola from?
It’s awesome and has held up for the last few years. I put links to everything including pergolas in the description. Thanks for the comment subscribe for more it really helps me out!
Both my sets were working great but when I switched the panel off one set then on again, the remote no longer worked for that set. Batteries are fine of course. Have you seen this problem?
Mine are the older model that don't have the remote. but I would check to see if there is a way to re-connect the remote to the panel and check if the receiver is clear of debris.
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Hi Cal. I have same problem with mine this year after winter storage. Were you able to find a solution? Nothing in the manual about resyncing the remote.
@@tommuise95 same problem. After a winter, remote won't work. Hope we can find a solution. Not worth it if they only last one year.
@@danlarson5087 here is what a got as an answer from an email to the manufacturer. I think they missed a step about putting the batteries back in the solar panel. I’m going to try it this weekend. Hope it works.
Thank you for writing back to us. I think a quick re-sync should fix this.
1) Place the solar panel in the OFF position and wait 30 seconds with the batteries removed from the solar panel.
2) Put the panel in the ON position, the bulbs should turn on.
3) Hold down the remote button for 5 seconds as close as possible to the solar panel.
4) You should be able to turn the string lights OFF/ON with the remote.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions or concerns.
@@tommuise95 Did not work for me.
I have the same string lights from Costco that were installed in my yard this summer. They work great but now that its gotten colder outside, I've noticed 1/2" of water in the bottom of 1 of the bulbs and a second one is starting to take on water. I don't see where rain could be entering so I believe it's condensation. Are you experiencing anything like this? Joe
Hmm I’ve been out in the yard all day it was 77 degrees on the 7th of December. Need less to say we don’t get much cold around here so I haven’t had that issue. Where are you located? If I were you I would take them down for winter or at least cover them. I’ve had similar lights that would get wet and keep on tickling so they should still be fine. Thanks for the comment subscribe for more!!!
How are the lights holding up?
very good, going on a year of daily use now and still ticking.Thanks for the comment be sure to subscribe for more it really helps me out!
I bought 2 sets from Cosco. One was great the other one the remote stopped working. Nobody mentions turning them on and off with a remote. Do I have a different set of solar string lights?
I have a remote also but seems they only stay on for about 5 hrs and fully charged
I have been turning mine off when I’m not outside, so far. Summer nights they will be on longer. It appears the older lights are the ones without a remote, and they are being discontinued.
yes, I saw a newer model inset with remote! mine didn't have one. Could you help me out by subscribing? I'm almost at 1000!
I have the remote kind and the dawn/dusk kind. My remote stopped working also. It's a terrible design I've done lots of research and this is a known problem. Sunforce support sent me these steps to get the remote working. Did not work for me but might for you!
Place the solar panel in the OFF position
Remove batteries from the solar panel.
Wait 30 seconds
Put batteries back in solar panel
Put the panel in the ON position, the bulbs should turn on.
Hold down the remote button for 5 seconds as close as possible to the solar panel.
You should be able to turn the string lights OFF/ON with the remote.
@@erindunne6165 Did not work for me.
I wish you shared how to open up the remote control.
Well there's that.
my model didn't come with one. its was bought in 2020.Thanks for the comment subscribe for more it really helps me out!
sorry I don't have a remote .Thanks for the comment subscribe for more it really helps me out!
@@EveryDayJay415 what can I do - I bought 2 strands for my deck. When I use the remote- it turns 1 stand on and the other strand turns off. I can't keep both strands on at the same time.
I have one of this ..how can I get to come on without using a remote control
Yours didn’t have a remote? The ones I just for for $30 on sale do.
no, I bought his model last year in 2020 be more the remote was included.Thanks for the comment subscribe for more it really helps me out!
Where did you get the sunshade?
it’s really awesome isn’t it? I actually put links to everything in the description. Thanks for the comment! Please use my links and subscribe for more , it really helps me out!
I bought mine two weeks ago and I opened it and it was cracked so I went back yesterday and they were wiped out every great night getting too .😫 The lady said they don’t sell them no more
They are back now, but now have a remote, so not sure if it comes on automatically anymore or not. Just bought a set.
@@shaunskii thank you
We just got these at Costco and they are on sale for 29. Just wanted you to know.
We bought the same lights but ours have a remote. Did yours come with one?
They changed it. Used to be auto-sensing to come on at dusk, but now you have to use a remote to control them.
The lights installed in the video did not have the remote because they were the 2020 model. The new ones look very similar though. The process will be the same. I'm looking to get a pair of the new style.
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I didn't realize they took out the auto sensor. To be honest I would like that set up better because I like to just control my lights with the switch are usually leave them off and then turn them on when I want to use them that way I know the batteries are fully charged.
How long do the lights last on a full charge?
Yeah, how long?
I would say on a full charge 6-8 hours, 2 years later and ours are still going strong!
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I installed several sets and cannot get them to respond correctly to the remote. some come on and others to turn off-have you had this problem?
I am having the same problem. We’re you able to find a solution?
@@merridyth i managed to hook up 3 sets on 1 remote
I’m having the same trouble
@@pmtzlvn how did you do that?
@@laurielaframboise9311 idiots luck
Does it have auto on and off function?
My model has it it but its the 2020 year model. From what I understand the newer 2021 models just have an on / off button on a separate remote. Thanks for the comment, it would be awesome if you could subscribe for more and please use my product links. It doesn't cost you anything but it really helps this small channel out!
Mine stopped working ):
Do I need to wait the full 2-3 days for the Solar panel to charge? I've installed and it's now day two, going to day 3. I still have no power. The lights won't turn on. I tried the on switch and even the remote still nothing. Maybe I will give it one more day.
We are experiencing the exact same problem. Came on here to see if anyone had a fix for it. What did you end up doing?
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I needed up returning then and got the same type but with the plug. The plugged lights have a longer cord. And are easier to screw into the sockets.
I don't know if someone can help I bought two set of this sun force string light from coast to boxex total 60 lights each comes with remotes control once Install both set I notice with I turn one set of light the other set turns off one remote interfere with other light can anybody help me with is issue. Thank you
Did you try moving the receiver for the lights to the opposite side so they are not next to each other? Just flip-flop them around.
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Did you solve this issue?
@@chrisl4478 no I have not solve this problem like I said before one remote can control both string of light in same time. when I press the button to turn them off or on the other set turns off
Got it. What you do is turn on your remote. The good ones will turn on. Ok. Next- turn on the bad one. Then turn off your remote. All will turn off including the bad one. Turn on again, now all are in-sync. All will turn on.
@@EveryDayJay415 thanks! I just tried this by moving the panel to opposite corners.. and lo and behold, it works now!! Thank you!
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Good video. My experience is outdoor solar lights are not good. If possible go electric. Solar requires constant recharging and you can't turn them on when you want to.
Im here because remote dont work
Same problem. Bought two sets. Batteries on controls are fully charged. Will only work like 3 feet from the pannel.