+50 votes
by (700 points)
Was in Poundland earlier was going to buy solar light but put them back because I just wasn’t sure it would work lol. Get what you pay for and all that  Has anyone bought Poundland solar lights?  
Was in Poundland earlier was going to buy solar light but put them back because I just wasn’t sure

50 Answers

+22 votes
by (530 points)
Yes they work fine, I have bought loads over the years. I bought dearer ones last year £20 for 4 from. B&m and they worked for about a month lol
+42 votes
by (860 points)
To be honest they last just as long a pricey garden centre ones in my experience I all ways take the top of them push the switch to on and test them in the shop
+15 votes
by (500 points)
Bought last year still working.  
+18 votes
by (590 points)
I have some work some don't. Test them in the shop b4 you buy
+33 votes
by (1.4k points)
Yes. so e work some don’t but they will exchange.  
+49 votes
by (590 points)
Yes they are brill got mine last year still working x
+49 votes
by (2k points)
I only buy mine from there . I replace them every year though .  
+50 votes
by (590 points)
I did last Yr they were fine
+28 votes
by (540 points)
Loads they work fine got some last week
+6 votes
by (530 points)
Yes and works just fine U just need to turn them ON from inside
+2 votes
by (460 points)
B and q £6 ones are good  
+39 votes
by (540 points)
Yes and lasted two years
+29 votes
by (720 points)
Yes a couple and was ok. I buy a lot out of Wilkos for £1 and they last
+6 votes
by (490 points)
Got my bulb ones from there they work fine unless they get wet then they stop working but once theyve dried out the work again. Cant fault them
+7 votes
by (1.5k points)
Yes there fine
+11 votes
by (2.1k points)
Had loads but usually only last the summer. Aldi are normally good, we got the Tiki torches last year, outside all winter and they are still fine
+30 votes
by (1.2k points)
I have the round fence globes from there they are still going strong bar one but I think the light is blocked by neighbours fence
+21 votes
by (560 points)
Bought some about 2yrs ago , still working bought more expensive ones elsewhere didn't last the season!  
+1 vote
by (380 points)
Yes I have last year they are still working good value
+34 votes
by (560 points)
I got some today, 2 for a pound. I will keep you posted on how they perform. But I had them from there before and they have been fine.  
+12 votes
by (510 points)
Yes just try them first in the shop
+12 votes
by (580 points)
Yep 2yrs ago they still work
+15 votes
by (530 points)
They still work
+36 votes
by (570 points)
Yes my expensive ones lasted one summer poundshop ones still going 3 yrs on
+27 votes
by (550 points)
Yes 3rd year using mine now and work no bother
+44 votes
by (510 points)
They are brilliant
+15 votes
by (520 points)
I have ya know! They are actually alright, bring them in over winter and they will work again. They can not tolerate being out in winter coz they are a little cheaply made, but I love them coz they are cheap. I’m clumsy so I break things so cheap and cheerful wins  
+1 vote
by (340 points)
We got the bulbs last week they do work now that I pointed out on/off switch is to OH they are multicoloured. We meant to pick up the white ones wouldn't set world alight but they are good and do work
+14 votes
by (2.1k points)
All my lights came from Poundland and b&m and work fine. You get the odd one that's faulty but try them out first in the shop.  
+20 votes
by (610 points)
I have, they are pretty decent considering where they are from, unfortunately the ones I bought were the jar with the solar light in the top and my daughter dropped it and broke it ‍♀️ this post has reminded me I need a new one  xx
+50 votes
by (560 points)
I bought Poundland ones last year and working fine. I also got some from b and m and most are dead  
+26 votes
by (1.2k points)
Yes lasted a summer
+18 votes
by (580 points)
I got some from home bargain 79p each and they are fab had them about 6 week so far they light up great x
+9 votes
by (2.5k points)
Just test them in the shop
+15 votes
by (560 points)
Pound land lights still going after a few years, brilliant
+2 votes
by (480 points)
I usecto get all mine from poundland, just the thinģ, but cheeper, b&m. Have them.  
+20 votes
by (580 points)
4th year, £1 from Wilko's, I managed to obliterate 5 of them with a lawnmower. kept one by the back door and it refuses to die!  
+19 votes
by (600 points)
I bought last summer came on in the winter and still working now not bad for a £
+6 votes
by (480 points)
Yes I did last year and they never worked x
+32 votes
by (1.3k points)
I always test them in Poundland just switch it on and put your hand over the solar panel
+36 votes
by (610 points)
Got some in ALDI this week they are fab
+30 votes
by (610 points)
I was the same thought these wont work but I'm in my second year and they are still going strong
+4 votes
by (2.9k points)
I've had mine years I also have a battery charger so take them out to recharge befor putting them back in garden
+4 votes
by (470 points)
Yes I've bought pound shop ones, and also the dearer ones its luck of the draw , check poundshop ones , switch it on in shop.  
+15 votes
by (600 points)
QVC are good
+38 votes
by (570 points)
Yes I have they was ok for about 8/12 wks
+15 votes
by (570 points)
I buy them from Poundland and they work
+5 votes
by (2.1k points)
Our best ones are from poundland , paid 20 odd quid for others and they didn't last poundland ones 2 years in keep surprising us
+42 votes
by (530 points)
B&m have them for 79p
+14 votes
by (550 points)
I got some the other day, forgot to switch them on so thought ah well only a quid. But they work perfectly  
The Gardening Tips Group is where you can always find questions, answers, advice, reviews & recommendations from other community members about do-it-yourself outdoor projects and gardens for flowers and vegetables.

Related questions

...