Lights!!!!

[ta2dwonderwoman]

I have been searching for a light or our pool but I didn't want something that operates off of electricity or batteries and everything solar that I keep finding pretty much floats which is not what I'm looking for... I found this on Amazon today, it connects to the return jet and the lights operate off of hydropower and require no batteries or solar or electricity kind of like my hydro powered fountain
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0196KKY1E/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[kimkats]

But the reviews are not good at all I was SO excited about the idea but will keep looking.

Kim

 

[ta2dwonderwoman]

The fountain i have works perfect, so hoping for the best. ..will update as i figure out if it was a good or bad purchase...

 

[pabeader]

I just picked up 10 solar lights and small terracotta pots from Walmart. Drill out the hole in the bottom of the pot, just big enough for the pole of the light. Pot upside down, push light pole through hole. Place around pool for a little light that reflects off the beautiful TFP water.

 

[ta2dwonderwoman]

We actually put little solar lights at the top of each pole all the way around the pool last year with zip ties and it looked awesome. After seeing Kim's comment I went back and looked again and almost 50% of the reviews were one star reviews so I went ahead and cancelled the order because I'm not willing to spend $35 almost on a maybe.

I will keep looking until I find a light that is battery operated but will last long enough to make it worth the effort maybe something rechargeable

 

[pabeader]

Here's a pic. Wish it was better.

 

[ta2dwonderwoman]

Nice!

 

[chayne]

i would really like to see a pic of those lights with the terra cotta pots. sounds very interesting.

 

[pabeader]

i would really like to see a pic of those lights with the terra cotta pots. sounds very interesting.

Try to get a pic tonight, otherwise in the morning.

 

[ta2dwonderwoman]

I would definitely like to see them up close as well!

 

[pabeader]

Here you go.


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Haven't drilled the holes big enough so I just stuck the stake in the hole.

 

[ta2dwonderwoman]

Neato!

 

[pabeader]

Granddaughter and grandparents will paint the pots when she comes to visit.

 

[ta2dwonderwoman]

How cute!

 

[pabeader]

Pots are $0.77 and lights are $0.97 Both from Walmart.

 

[chayne]

awesome, thanks for the pics. i will be making a trip to Wally this weekend and picking a couple of those up. do you use a masonry drill bit? what size? or are those plastic pots?

 

[pabeader]

masonry paddle bit. size depends on size of stake. regular terracotta for wind resistance.

 

[kwss1976]

Had one on my AG lasted one season the little fan that generates the power for the light wore out really fast, not getting another one

 

[pabeader]

I have been searching for a light or our pool but I didn't want something that operates off of electricity or batteries and everything solar that I keep finding pretty much floats which is not what I'm looking for... I found this on Amazon today, it connects to the return jet and the lights operate off of hydropower and require no batteries or solar or electricity kind of like my hydro powered fountain
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0196KKY1E/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Maybe something like this? EZ Light Battery Solar Powered Pool Light - In the Swim

 

[ta2dwonderwoman]

Interesting! Will have to check that out