OutdoorSolarLighting FAQs

1) What kinds of solar lampposts are available?
The benefits of solar lampposts are threefold. First you have the most obvious benefit of sustainable energy production. The photovoltaic cells, usually located on the top angled edges, absorb sunlight all day, storing it in an internal battery. At night, in accordance with an optical sensor, the lamppost turns on. Since the lamppost is self sufficient you don’t have to dig and bury a cord, potentially having to call the utility company to highlight where the gas, electrical, and other utility lines. The self-sufficiency of these systems leads to little upkeep cost. Second, when the light is on, it adds some style to your yard. If you pick in accordance with other lighting fixtures and exterior décor, you can create a welcoming and stylish environment in your front or back yard. Lastly, these systems are a stylish method of home security. Predators prefer the ambiguousness of darkness than a well illuminated front yard, and this can act as a deterrent. Plus, most lampposts are not solar and require someone to turn them on, yet another hidden deterrent to the would-be burglar.

2) What kind of solar path lights are available?
Solar path lights are a energy wise and sustainable way to add class and illumination to your front walkway or steps. The best part is that they are self sufficient, when the sun goes out, the lights turn on. The solar panels are similarly placed to the lampposts on the top angled edged to provide maximum exposure to the direct sunlight. These smaller lights usually do not go more than a foot and a half off the ground and typically use high efficiency bulbs to maximize the energy collected by the photovoltaic cells. Lastly, they come in sets. You can buy as many as is needed by your walkway, usually one per set on a staircase or one every three or four feet on a flat cobblestone path. The end result is a customized lighted path that draws attention to the well conceived yard and a stylish element in the brass, copper, stainless steel, or antiqued metals provide you the potential customization to make the walkway a resemblance of your desired style.

3) What types of solar security lights are available?
The best security lights available on the market today have two different modes. First is the motion sensor, the staple of all security lighting. The sensor is usually adept enough to turn on should a cat walk in front of the light, although this can be burdensome at times. IF you angle the lights so that they never shine into a window in your home, say on the sides and in front of the garage, then you won’t have to worry about it. The second mode, that is rising in popularity is the alert mode. This is a mode that is generally able to be activated from a smart phone, computer, or touch panel in the home that turns on all the lights in the house as well as the exterior lights to let would be intruders know they have been caught. A touch panel might also simultaneously call your security provider to double check that you’re alright. These are most commonly paired with security systems that have home monitoring systems. Regardless, you can purchase security lights from home improvement locations, such as this site, and not be forced into a security system contract which can be costly at times.

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