Ratings & Reviews for Project Source Banterling 14.5 White Traditional Outdoor Light post lantern

Cheap piece of plastic junk

Ice storm destroyed my light fixture, so I went to Lowes and purchased on Saturday, should have returned upon opening and finding out it was plastic, but went ahead and installed. On Sunday morning the poorly designed "snap on" top was blown off. Put it back on and two hours later it was off again. Removed it and at least Lowes took it back and refunded. Went to competitor big box store, purchased superior metal Patriot fixture with a metal top that is held on by two screws for 10+ bucks less - ...

Faulty Snap Connection of Lid to Fixture

There is one major flaw: The top lid is secured by a simple snap device formed in the same material as the lid. It should snap in place with a little pressure. BUT! It takes considerable pressure and manipulation to snap it! Bad design! I would not recommend this fixture because of this one bad feature. Positive comment: it is attractive!

Portfolio 14.1-in H Black Post Light

All plastic, will not rot. Closing the lid of the light is difficult, i had to use pliers to close and open it. Other than that it is a good light.

Post Light

The post light looks good, but I was disappointed when I opened the box to find that the light was made out of plastic! My last post light (a metal one) lasted over 30 years! I hope this one lasts a long time too!

Outside post lamp

Plastic construction a bit lightweight for an outside application. Came across as a bit flimsy plus it does not fit sit snug on the pole. With only one very small screw to anchor it to pole could not get it to sit straight.

Works on a budget

Easy install, being working for past two weeks. Only draw back I can say is it is made of plastic. Wasn’t what I really wanted but fit my budget.

Portfolio 14.1-in H Black Post Light

First one the top wouldn't stay snapped on, brought it back and bought different brand.

Lamp light fixture

Didn’t handle in the store... nice appearance but all plastic... if it lasts 3 or 4 yrs I’ll be lucky

Warranty Replacement

This was a warranty replacement for one recently purchased and installed. The first one cracked and split at the circular part where attached to the post. Process with customer service was okay.

Inexpensive outdoor lamp with plastic body.

I have a mail box post near the street with a lamp atop. The entire post is ready to be replaced but I'm not quite ready to do it -- so when the lamp shorted out (weather related corrosion) I looked for an immediately available inexpensive replacement lamp to install to tide me over until post replacement and upgrade. This lamp fills the bill -- decent looking, weather resistant and easy to install.

Don't waste your money

I purchased one of these and after opening it was amazed at just how cheaply it was constructed. It is made of plastic and the top piece is very lightweight and it should snap into place. However, every time I have winds above 15 mph it blows off. I should have gone with my first instinct to return it. It is garbage!

Pole light

My pole light quit working. I took it down and discovered that the light socket was damaged and rusted into the lamp housing, besides, it was very old. I purchased the new light from Lowes and installed it. It didn't work. I took it down, checked for power at the pole and plugged the light directly into an outlet. There was power at the pole and plugging the light into and outlet it didn't work. I took it back to Lowes and exchanged it for one without faulty wiring. After installation, it worked...

Post Light

This is a replacement for an old post light that had become badly worn. Installation was easy until I discovered that the post being so much older was also slightly larger than the new unit. I had to use Dawn dishwashing liquid to lube the post and lamp in order to slide it into place. The new light would not go down far enough to meet the existing hole for the anchor screw. No problem, drilled a new hole. The job was done with a bit more effort than I expected and the lens panels kept falling o...