Customer Reviews
Impressed with the Quality
I'm really impressed with these LEDs! I work with motorcycle lighting, and these are the best-built LEDs I've come across for this use. They live up to the 'indestructible' claim—commercial grade, and I can't see them failing. I did some digging around both here and in China, and while some options are cheaper, they're nothing compared to these. The hangers are flexible for easy setup. Just a heads-up, the main wiring harness is thick, like the size of a hefty extension cord, not some flimsy holiday light wire. The soft glow they give off is for evenings on the patio. I got the 48' version, and it fits just right for what I needed. Hope this helps you decide!
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Estas son, sin duda, las mejores tiras de luces que puedes encontrar. Las había comprado antes en un lugar que ya no las tiene, y la calidad de esas eran inferiores a las de Hawkins Woodshop. Aunque su precio es un poco más alto que otras marcas, vale la pena porque no tendrás que preocuparte por cambiar bombillas fundidas. Las instalé y se ven geniales, además dan una luz muy agradable. Sin duda, recomiendo comprarlas durante las promociones, suelen tener descuentos.
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Fantastic lights and reliable support
We had a cheaper set of lights before that only lasted around a year. These lights cost a bit more, but they’re definitely worth it. I wish we had just gone with these from the start. They’re solid and well-made. They shine bright but still create a cozy vibe. After two years, a few bulbs went out, but Hawkins Woodshop replaced the string for us! I’d buy these again without hesitation and highly recommend spending a bit more for something that’s good quality.
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Great product from a great company!
I've had these lights on my porch for five years, and they run 24/7. A few bulbs stopped working, so I reached out to Hawkins Woodshop, and they sent me a new set at no cost. Very happy with the service!
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Bright LED Cafe Lights with Good Design
I recently got these LED café lights, and they’re definitely bright. I compared them to some standard 12W Edison bulbs I had, which give off a nice amber glow, for a cozy backyard vibe. But those bulbs don’t last long and they heat up, so I switched to these Enbrighten LED lights. They’re not exactly amber, but they have a warm enough tone that it resembles high-wattage filament lights. They’re bright enough to light up the yard but not dim enough for mood lighting. One thing to note is that they say 'never replace a bulb again' because they aren’t actually bulbs. The LED lights are integrated into the base, and you have to remove the acrylic cover to access the LED, which is held in by a few screws. Just keep in mind, if you’re putting these in a hard-to-reach spot, you might have to put in some effort to replace them if they ever do fail. The cable seems durable, holding up well in our sunny environment, and I hung up 300 feet around my second story with a timer and dimmer, and it all works great! Even with the voltage drop over that distance, everything stays consistently bright.
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Great longevity after years of use
I've had these lights running every night for the last 9 years, averaging around 12 hours a day. Amazingly, only one bulb has burned out, and that was about 3 years back. They may be pricey, but the durability is pretty impressive—about 40,000 hours of use and still going strong!
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Solid LED Cafe Lights with Brightness to Light Up the Yard
So I recently picked up these LED cafe lights from Hawkins Woodshop, and I have to say, they're a great choice. I compared them with a standard set of 12W bulbs I'd bought elsewhere, which had that nice warm, amber glow that's perfect for outdoor settings. But those bulbs put off some heat and wouldn't last long, plus they're not as energy efficient. These LED lights are bright, not quite amber, but they have enough warmth to mimic high-wattage filament bulbs. Just keep in mind that they won’t give you a dim, cozy vibe—more like a solid brightness for the yard. What I found interesting is that they call them 'never replace a bulb again' because the actual LED part is built into the base. You unscrew the acrylic cover to access the LEDs, which are held with a few screws. Seems like a smart design that should prolong their life. Installation was a bit tricky since I wanted them high up, but the thick cable feels durable enough for our sunny location. I ended up hanging 300 feet with a timer and dimmer, and they only use about 118 watts total, even with the distance. Overall, I'm happy with how they look and perform!
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Campsite Ambience!
These string lamps are super tough! We’ve been using them at our family campsites all year, and they just keep shining bright. They add to the atmosphere around our site, and oddly enough, bugs seem to stay away from the lights.
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