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[Cathyshopper]

When I first saw this I was ready to order several because they look adorable. I then scrolled below to the questions and noticed that someone pointed out there are SIX small screws needed to open the battery box!  Why on earth would they design it this way? I don’t know that I will have the patience or desire to go purchase a tiny screwdriver and deal with this to change the batteries every two months. 

I have too many of Valerie’s lanterns, and even the outdoor ones do not have this battery box closure.

What do you think –   Is it more secure and will you be buying?

[Kachina624]

The excess of screws is probably to assure that the battery compartment is water-tight. 

[ValuSkr]

Why does a statue need batteries?  Guess I'll have to look it up.

Just go to a regular garden store and check out the selection of stone statuary (not electrified).  You'll find something nice.

[bcherry01]

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@ValuSkr wrote:

Why does a statue need batteries?  Guess I'll have to look it up.

Just go to a regular garden store and check out the selection of stone statuary (not electrified).  You'll find something nice.

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Not just a statue.  It's and indoor/outdoor light. H227225

[SilleeMee]

I guess some people might be placing their statues on snow and having a weather-tight closure is a good idea.

[kitcat51]

As others have posted, it's to keep the batteries dry outdoors. If you plan to use indoors only 2 screws opposite from each other will keep the plate on & make it easier to change the batteries...I have a few items used indoors with the screw closure & that's what I do. Hope that tip helps & if you purchase, Enjoy @Cathyshopper.

[mspatmac]

Number of screws wouldn't bother me at all.  

[ValuSkr]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

The excess of screws is probably to assure that the battery compartment is water-tight. 

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I think that's right.  I have two strings of outdoor lights that are battery-operated.  Getting into the battery compartment is like getting into Fort Knox.  But the batteries are well-protected from the weather.

[Cathyshopper]

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@kitcat51 wrote:

As others have posted, it's to keep the batteries dry outdoors. If you plan to use indoors only 2 screws opposite from each other will keep the plate on & make it easier to change the batteries...I have a few items used indoors with the screw closure & that's what I do. Hope that tip helps & if you purchase, Enjoy @Cathyshopper.

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 This makes perfect sense! I probably will use it inside rather than outside Anyway. 

[Roscoe the Rascal]

I just don't need and today I see lots of things I would like to have.

Screws are a hassle but doable.