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Solar Garden Lights
Solar lights are really easy to install in yourgarden.
All you have to do is to decide on the site you
want to lit and stick the fixture in the ground.
Best of all they don't need electricity.
Some will come with a small built in solar panel
on the top; other will have a removable panel
that you can place at a sunny and convenient
location.
During the day the solar panel linked to an
electronic circuit, charges the batteries. When
night begins to falls a photocell detects the
changes in luminosity and switch on the light.
At sunrise the light switches off and the
charging cycle starts again.
Assuming the batteries are fully charged, good
quality solar lights will provide illumination
all night long without any problem.
NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) or NiMH (Nickel Metal
Hydride) Batteries are often used in solar
lighting applications. They will last 2 or 3
years and are easily replaceable
Most modern solar lights use LED (Light Emitting
Diode) technology.
Contrary to usual light bulbs, LED's power
consumption is very low, thus providing more
lighting time.
In addition, LED's are very reliable and can last
a very long time.
Maintenance wise, the only thing required is to
clean the solar panel once in a while.
Regularly removing the build up dust with a soft
clothe, will guarantee optimum performance.
Do not expect solar garden lights to deliver an
extremely bright luminosity.
Their main purpose is to create a pleasant
atmosphere at night.
Very nice accent lighting can be obtained when
the lights are well located.
Solar garden lights can be found in a multitude
of designs and for many purposes.
In addition to the simple and common fixture, you
can find for example floating solar lights for
swimming pools or ponds, solar deck lights, solar
pathway lights.
Solar lights are not limited to gardens; in my
next article I will give you an idea about some
other interesting solar lighting applications.