About Solar LED Lights
A light emitting diode, commonly known as an LED, is different from a typical light bulb. LEDs are cool to the touch and can last for up to 100,000 hours, so they don’t have to be replaced nearly as often as typical filament light bulbs. They are especially appropriate for use with solar powered lighting, because they use little energy, allowing the solar light to give off illumination for a longer amount of time per charge. LEDs are available in a variety of colors, most commonly green, amber, and red (which is often used for displays on appliances and electronics). The white LED lights that are typically used for lighting outdoor areas leans toward the blue, or “cool,” end of the visible light spectrum.
LED displays in outdoor lights often include built-in reflectors and prisms to enhance illumination. These are usually permanent components that cannot be modified later on. Because some people strongly prefer cool or warm spectrum lighting, it’s best to ask questions or carefully read the product description to ensure that the fixture you are considering purchasing is at the end of the spectrum that you prefer.
Ordinary LED lights are usually not as powerful as those powered by direct electrical current. A typical table lamp, for example, uses a bulb with an output of 60 watts. In contrast, a typical solar accent light gives off only 4 watts. It’s easy to see why solar lighting used to be suitable only for decorative lighting, like floating pool lights, tier lights, string lights, or pathway lights.
But technology has evolved so that modern super bright LED lights can give off up to 50 watts. These lights combine several LEDs with specially designed reflectors and lenses. These LEDs are strong enough to light a flagpole or security light. These new generation LED outdoor solar lights also have a backup power system in the form of sealed lead-acid batteries. Solar technology is continually advancing, so you can be certain there will soon be an even greater selection of brightly illuminating solar powered outdoor lighting products as time goes on.
Happy Gardening!Andrea Kalli
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...
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...
Outdoor solar post lights add a bit of classical elegance to almost any landscape design. While hanging string lights and flood lights are quite common, a home with post lights illuminating the front entryway makes a statement that distinguishes itself from the crowd.
Solar post lights come in a variety of unique and elegant designs. If your home is a traditional architectural style like Victorian, Colonial, or Craftsman, there are many beautiful traditional fixtures to choose from. On the other hand, if you prefer something sleek and modern, you can also find contemporary post lights to suit your tastes.
Early on, solar lighting did not provide as much illumination as electric lighting. Since that time, solar panel and LED technology has advanced a great deal, and modern outdoor solar lighting is just… Continue reading the rest of this article...
