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Solar Lighting

It's not hard to see why outdoor solar lighting is all the rage. Of course it's great that you don't have to pay for electricity, but more important for most folks is the fact that you don't need to install any wiring. Take the light out of the box, put it beside your walkway or in your garden, and you're done. Because most solar lights have a built-in darkness sensor, you don't even need to think about turning them on and off.

The technology for outdoor solar lighting is improving rapidly. Solar lights are looking more attractive, shining more brightly, and their run-time is getting longer. To give you a better sense of how these lights work and how to select a good one, here are the basic components.

MAXSA 40217

No wiring. No installation or operating costs. Includes 3 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

Solar-Powered 14 LED Security Spotlight

Price $89.95*

MAXSA 40218

Solar Motion-Activated Dual Head LED Security Floodlight
Price $89.95*

MAXSA 40219

Battery-Powered Motion-Activated LED Wall Sconce

Price $49.95*

MAXSA 40224

Solar Motion-Activated 50 LED Security Floodlight

Price $99.95*

Solar Panel --

The solar panel has a photovoltaic cell inside, which converts sunlight to an electrical current

Battery --The solar cells are wired directly to a re-chargeable battery that stores the electricity generated by the cell.

LED --"Light-emitting diodes" are like miniature light bulbs that are installed in-line on an electrical circuit.

Circuitry -This is the most crucial component of a solar light, and the one that most often separates the good solar lights from the bad.

Run Time --The quality and integration of the components described above determines how many hours the light will shine. Run times can be as short as an hour or as long as a few days.

Housing --Whether a solar light is strictly functional or highly decorative, its housing needs to be UV-stable and weather tight.

Placement of a solar light is all-important. For maximum solar gain, the solar cell should face due south and be positioned on an angle so it is perpendicular to the sun. The surface of the solar cell should not be shaded by foliage or structures at any time during the day. If the light has an automatic on-off sensor, it should not be placed near any other bright light source, such as a street lamp, because it may cause the light to shut off prematurely.

MAXSA 40225 Solar-Powered 80 LED Security Floodlight (White) Price $129.95*	MAXSA 40226 Solar-Powered 80 LED Security Floodlight (Black) Price $129.95*	MAXSA 40220 Solar-Powered 50 LED Security Floodlight Price $99.95*	MAXSA 40110 Solar-Powered 30 Watt Halogen Security Floodlight Price $99.95*

MAXSA 40220 Solar-Powered 10 Watt Halogen Security Floodlight Price $99.95*	MAXSA 40230 Motion-Activated LED Outdoor Light (Black) Price $39.95*	MAXSA 40231 Motion-Activated LED Outdoor Light (White) Price $39.95*	MAXSA 40235 Solar-Powered Motion-Activated Wedge Light Price $79.95*

MAXSA 40007 Solar PartyTM Color-Changing Path Light Price $29.95*	MAXSA 42430 Color-Changing Chalice Path Light Price $39.95*	MAXSA 40101 Solar-Powered Any-Color Globe Price $39.95*	MAXSA 51012 Tea Lights - Pack of 2 Price $4.95*

MAXSA 20070 Self-Cooling Cushion Price $49.95*	MAXSA TC400 TurboChargeTM Universal (includes 10 adapters for most phones) Price $29.95*	MAXSA 20024 Reflective Safety Band with 4 LED Lights Price $7.95*	MAXSA 20026 Reflective Safety Vest with 16 LED Lights Price $29.95*

MAXSA 20026XL Reflective Safety Vest with 16 LED Lights- XL Size Price $39.95*	MAXSA 37310 Park Right� Garage Laser Park Price $29.95*	MAXSA 37312 Park Right� Dual Laser Garage Laser Park Price $39.95*	MAXSA 37356 Park Right� Parking Mat - Yellow Price $19.95* >

MAXSA 37358 Park Right� Parking Mat Black Price $19.95*	MAXSA 37357 Park Right� Car Door & Bumper Guards Price $19.95*	MAXSA 37340 Park Right� BallParkTM Price $14.95*	MAXSA 37360 Park Right� Convex Mirror Price $39.95*

MAXSA 20095 AC/DC Rechargeable 60 LED Work Light Price $49.95*	MAXSA 20013 Comfy Cruise� 12 Volt Heated Travel Blanket Price $39.95*	MAXSA 20014 Comfy Cruise� 12 Volt Heated Travel Blanket Price $39.95*	MAXSA 20022 Car Butler� Wood Hanger for Cars Price $39.95*

MAXSA 20025 Foldable Traction Mats Price $39.95*	MAXSA 20031 Curb Ramp Price $79.95*	MAXSA 20093 3 Outlet Power Adapter with ON/OFF Switch & 16 Ft. Cord Price $29.95*	MAXSA 20058 Twin Hanger Price $9.95*

MAXSA 20057 Mini Hangers for Cars Price $9.95*	MAXSA 20015 Emergency Flashlight Price $19.95*	MAXSA 20062 AC/DC Rechargeable Luxeon� K2 LED Flashlight Price $79.95*	MAXSA 20055 Halogen Map Light for Cars Price $29.95*