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(More customer reviews)We just got 2 of these string lights and hung them yesterday. The frosted glass globes are pretty and look as pictured. BUT, a few problems:
1. One of the globes broke while we were unpacking them - this, even though I was being particularly careful because I had just broken a different type of string light globe the day before! The globe from this product broke when it lightly touched the surface of our porch (from only 1 or 2 inches off the porch - I was sitting on the porch floor, unpacking it right out of the box - so it wasn't as if I dropped it from a great height!). I was so disappointed. But we hung the string anyway, without the one globe, and I plan to buy a third string to use only for spare parts!
2. The second problem is the length... It's described as 14 feet in total length. But be aware that much of that length is just plain cord from the last globe to the plug. The lighted part of the string (length from the first to last globe) is only about 5.5 feet. So it takes several of these to cover much distance.
3. The online product description says that up to 4 of these strings can be attached together...but the paperwork that came with the product says a maximum of 3 should be attached together.
4. The product is described online as an "Outdoor Globe String-Light" with no limitations described regarding the outdoor usage. However, the paperwork that came with the product says that the string light should be used outdoors for a maximum of 90 days. Perhaps this is just included to limit liability and maybe it's standard for all "outdoor" lights...but, at minimum, this should be disclosed in the online product description. I might have chosen a different product had I known of this supposed limitation.
5. Finally, the lights themselves are fairly bright (which could be a good or bad thing, depending on the intended application). I had planned to get 4 strings total (but the vendor only had 2 in stock at the time I ordered)...but now I'm thinking that would be too much light anyway. We're using them for soft, ambient lighting on our front porch but when it's completely dark out, these lights really...well, light things up! If you're looking for softer, subtler lighting, you might want to go with smaller lights/less wattage.
Having said all that, I still gave it 4 stars because the string light and globes do look very pretty! Just know what you're getting...
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Royce Lighting RSL5207/8-23 8-Light Outdoor Globe String-Light with Frosted Glass, Oil Rubbed BronzeRSL5207/8-23 Finish: Oil Rubbed BronzeFeatures: -Eight light string light. -Available in oil rubbed bronze, weathered steel or textured white finish. -Frosted glass. -ISTA 3A certified. -Assembly required. Specifications: -Accommodates (8) candelabra bulb. -Manufacturer provides one year warranty for indoor items and three years warranty for outdoor items. -Overall dimensions: 4.125'' H x 173'' W x 3'' D.
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