APILAB DP048AB Solar Shed Light, 2-Pack, 2000LM, 6500K, Pull-String Control

For a shed or garage without convenient ceiling wiring, the APILAB DP048AB set provides two solar-powered pendant lights controlled by pull strings. Each light is rated at 2000 lumens with a cool-white 6500K color temperature. Three pull-string modes include a dusk-to-dawn setting. One important placement detail: the light is rated IP65, but its power box is not waterproof.

Key takeaways

The two-light set is intended for indoor and outdoor use, with solar panels and power boxes included for both fixtures. The pull string controls the lighting modes, and indicators on the power box show battery level and mode. That makes this a different approach from a wired ceiling fixture: it avoids running electrical wiring to the light, but depends on solar charging and a suitable place for the panel.

The listed battery capacity is 6000mAh. The stated modes are medium light for 6–8 hours after one pull, high brightness for 3–4 hours after two quick pulls, or medium light automatically after dark for 12–14 hours after three quick pulls. Charging is listed at 6–8 hours in direct sunlight. Those figures are useful for comparing modes, but actual available light will depend on charging conditions.

How to take care of it

Plan the installation around the separate weather needs of the components. The light is described as IP65 waterproof, while the power box must be installed in a non-exposed, waterproof area. Keeping that distinction in mind matters more than treating the entire setup as weatherproof. The set includes solar panels, pendant lamps, power boxes with pull strings, installation accessories, and an instruction manual.

Usage tips

The included cables are listed as 16.4ft+9.8ft, allowing the solar panel to be positioned separately from the hanging light. Before mounting, consider where the panel can receive direct sunlight and where the power box can stay protected. This setup could suit a shed workbench, storage space, or covered patio where a pull-string control is easier to reach than a remote.

Customer feedback describes the lights as bright and relatively easy to install, with some buyers appreciating the cable length for flexible placement. Some also report useful battery life in shed and workspace settings. These are individual customer impressions rather than a guarantee of runtime in every location or weather condition.

It’s a great fit if you want two solar-powered lights with pull-string controls and no need to wire the fixtures to household power. Not the best choice if the power box would have to sit somewhere exposed to water, or if the installation cannot provide direct sunlight for charging.

Before you decide

Can the power box be installed outdoors? The product information says the power box is not waterproof, so it should be placed where it is protected from water.

How do you change the lighting mode? Use the pull string: one pull selects medium light, two quick pulls select high brightness, and three quick pulls select automatic lighting after dark.

What is included in the set? It includes two pendant lamps, two solar panels, two power boxes with pull strings, installation accessories, and an instruction manual.

Should you buy it?

Choose the APILAB DP048AB if you need a pair of ceiling-mounted lights for a shed, garage, or similar space and can position the solar panels for direct sun while keeping the power boxes dry. Its combination of three pull-string modes, two fixtures, and listed 2000-lumen output is more flexible than a basic single-mode solar light. A wired fixture may make more sense where reliable electrical power is already available or where the power boxes cannot be protected from the weather.