> Overall the panels used in the lights I bought were extremely poor
> quality . A better panel is the ones that Bgmicro has , they are encased
> in epoxy like material and produce 4.5V @ 200ma and only cost $3 each,
> seem to be much better quality.
> http://www.bgmicro.com/PWR1241.aspx

Pathlights have almost all been epoxy encapsulated until recently.
Quality varies widely.
Epoxy will not last more than a few years max if always outdoors and
can be far less.
Latest trend in low cost lights is PET plastic with heat laminated EVA
adhesive for bonding.
Best are flurocarbon plastics or purpose built silicone rubbers. (eg
Dow Corning PV6100).


              Russell
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