Solar Decking Lights
Looking for cost effective and environmentally friendly lighting for your deck? Solar decking lights are a great way to illuminate your deck without needing to install power cables. Installation of solar lights is easy and doesn’t require a qualified electrician. Instead, lights are powered by natural sunlight. Solar panels are situated on top which convert the sun’s light into energy and is then stored into an integrated NiCad battery for use later.
Solar decking lights are power efficient and will save you a good deal of money in the long run, even though they do cost a little more than conventional deck lights. The options for deck lights are practically endless and you can choose a great number of different types to create your own perfect environment to relax, have parties and enjoy the outdoors in the evening.
There are post lights perfect for illuminating pathways, wall-mounted lights, and floor and ceiling lights. They also come in different colors such as red, blue, white and blue to beautifully accent your deck, garden or front porch. Why not combine lighting features to provide functional lighting as well as to create an ambient setting?
Depending on the amount of solar energy the built-in rechargeable batteries receive they will power the lights from anywhere between 6-12 hours. And because they use renewable energy, you never have to worry about leaving them on too long. Some solar decking lights feature timers, so that they switch on and off at selected times. Others may have motion sensors and turn on when they detect movement. This is perfect for deterring small animals. They can also function as security lighting to illuminate the exterior of your home.
There are even ones that have light sensors and automatically turn on when it becomes dark. So if you’ve got friends round on a summer’s night outside on your deck, you can continue to have a good time without worrying about it getting dark. Your friends will be impressed by your lights as they bring life to your deck.
If you have a deck and enjoy being outdoors during the warmer months of the year then solar deck lights is a must. You can start off with just a few and add to them to design the perfect environment.