How long does the strand run after a full charge?

Brightech rates it for several hours of light after a sunny day of charging. Expect shorter run time after cloudy days or when the panel is shaded.

Does it turn on by itself at night?

Yes. The solar panel switches the lights on at dusk and off when it senses daylight, so there is no timer to set.

No. Each strand runs from its own solar panel, so you hang separate sets rather than linking them end to end.

Place it where it gets direct sun most of the day, clear of tree cover and roof shade. A shaded panel will not charge enough for a full evening.

It gives ambient light for sitting and dining, not task lighting. For a bright working area, plug-in string lights or a dedicated fixture do more.

One 27-foot strand with 12 LED bulbs, 15 hooks and a solar panel with mounting hardware.

At Lowe's, for $64.99, as of our latest check.

2 stores we checked sell it, including Lowe's, The Home Depot.

$64.99at Lowe'sChecked Nov 8

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