Solar string lights died after 2 rainy seasons, tried a cheap fix

Last month my backyard string lights finally gave out after 3 years hung along the fence. The little solar panels were covered in grime and the batteries felt weak. I took them down, cleaned the panels with vinegar water, and swapped in fresh rechargeable AA batteries from the hardware store for about $12. They came back to life brighter than before, so I'm wondering if anyone else has resurrected old solar gear this way or just trashes it.

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garcia.wren4d ago

Those replacements will probably die again once winter hits.