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Security lighting must provide stronger illumination than solar lighting that is designed primarily for outdoor decoration.  Security lights must also be more powerful, durable, and reliable than simple solar accent lighting.  Here are some things to think about before you buy a solar security light.

When deciding where to place solar security lights for maximum security, you may not have many options.  If the area where you most need the nighttime illumination doesn’t receive much direct sunlight during the day, it may be difficult for the solar panel component to fully recharge.  For example, you may need to attach a security light to a north wall with an overhanging roof where the fixture would receive no exposure to sunlight.  To avoid this problem, make sure you purchase a fixture with a… Continue reading the rest of this article...

Tags: accents, LED, safety, security, solar lighting

Most people think of security features like flood lights, security lamps, and motion detectors when it comes to lighting for safety.  While many people know that good outdoor lighting can be an effective way to deter crime, criminal activity isn’t the only danger that exists in dark outdoor areas.  Dark stairways and edges can be even more dangerous than a prowler.

Solar lighting can provide a solution to the hazards of poor outdoor lighting.  It can be used to light up steps or ramp edges that can’t easily be seen in the dark, or on walkways that cover uneven ground.  For some, the cost of installing electrical wiring along a winding walkway may be prohibitive.  Solar path lighting is an inexpensive alternative.  Other options include solar step lights or solar lighting… Continue reading the rest of this article...

Tags: accents, outdoors, safety, solar lighting