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I purchased this lamp about a year ago, and it's reasonable decent: a year outside and it has withstood the elements, etc., and provides good light at the grill area. The only precaution is that it gets quite hot while operating, and as I haven't used it for extended periods of time, I can't say if that causes trouble, but I rather suspect that if operated for an extended period, the heat may deteriorate the PVC sleeving around the end.
Update: after a couple of years, I'd have to remove a couple of stars from the rating. The vinyl tubing around the flexible neck is not weather-proof, and deteriorated rapidly. The unit began leaking water and rusting, so I had to re-wrap it with vinyl tape to prevent electrical hazards.
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Started out great, then the switch stuck, and the cheapo plastic coating on the arm cracked up, then the flex rusted... so it's fine if you don't expect it to last more than a couple of years...
Is a overall great idea; just shoulda been stainless...
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Very inexpensive and works well. Does not tolerate the elements well and will require replacement within 3 years. I've found most patio fixtures age and require replacement. I'd rather replace a 25 dollar light than a 200 dollar light. I almost paid $249 for a replacement light. Not so sure it will do any better. So, I just ordered several lights and keep them in storage till I need them. Kind of like outdoor umbrellas. They weather and require replacement.
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although I've owned this light for less than a month, I can tell you it is a good quality product made from solid materials and methods. It is extremely bright, very easy to hook up, and it is such a good product I am thinking about installing a another one on my barbecue Island. I read where one reviewer said the light head gets extremely hot, and I can agree with that, but, it is a halogen, another reviewer voiced concerns about the plastic tubing that in cases the flexible tubing was beginning to deteriorate, I live in the Southwest and we shall see how good it puts up with the summer sun. I will try to report back any findings after the first summer
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Installed this on my BBQ island about two years ago and have generally been satisfied. There's little doubt that it provides a huge amount of light on the grill surface and the flex neck allows for a great deal of adjustment. The plastic coating on the neck couldn't stand the intense sun of the California desert although I've found that removing it after it began to come apart hasn't impacted the light's performance. My one gripe is that the sun has deteriorated the rubber switch boot such that the actual switch button is now exposed and I can't seem to find a replacement anywhere. Again, I'm not so much worried about rain since it hardly ever rains here but I do hose down the island regularly and am worried that the water will damage or short the switch.My advice to those considering this is that, if you have a covered patio will you will probably be satisfied. Otherwise, you may want to devise some sort of cover for the times it is not being used to shield it from the sun and rain.
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