Ever since moving to my new place a few months ago, I have been thinking of buying a couple of solar powered LED lights for the outdoor space which doesn't have any lighting point in the ceiling.
However, they are so expensive:
Two of these would have cost me at least S$438.00!
I thought of getting the components and assembling them but AK is no engineer. Then, I saw an advertisement by IKEA.
They sell solar powered LEDs and, so, I made a visit.
Absorbs light energy in the day. |
The LEDs turn on automatically at night. |
They look like so many fireflies in the lanterns! |
They work well and they cost less than $27.00 per unit, lantern and all.
Nice and bright. I am so happy with these.
I saved quite a bit of money with this "bright" idea and that makes me happy too.
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Almost one year later and still going strong.
New photos added on 23 June 2016:
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I added another LED lantern in my planter recently as the pink color lantern was on sale at IKEA! So, I guess I saved a bit more than $192 this time. ;p
Photos added on 27 November 2016:
My planter is getting crowded. -.-"
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Some older posts you might want to read:
1. Saving time, money and backside.
2. Why buy an atas mattress and a cheapo TV?
3. How I earned $9,216 with a mug?
For anyone who might be interested, the last two blog posts on my recent trip on the Super Star Gemini have been published. Total of 5 blog posts.
My travel blog: Travel Photos and Videos.
"Both CFL light bulbs (low energy light bulbs) and LED light bulbs offer substantial energy savings. LED bulbs offer the greater saving overall using less energy and lasting longer at 60,000 hours, however a greater initial investment is required. In addition alternative fittings may be required and at present they only provide directional lighting."
Source: http://www.carbonfootprint.com/lightbulbs.html