Sunday, 28 June 2015
How To Choose LED Solar Flood Lights – What To Consider.
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The tips below will help you know
what to look for in order to choose the best led flood lights for your home.
Also you will know what aspects you need to consider when shopping for led
solar lights.
Function and
purpose
When shopping for led solar flood
lights, consider the function of the area you want to illuminate and the
purpose for illuminating that outdoor area. For instance, if you want a
security solution that is cheap, consider buying one of those super-bright
solar lights that come with motion sensors. These are great for illuminating
backyards as well as serve to protect your home. For your patio and garden, you
want a flood light that is not too bright. You need something that will offer the
right illumination and still maintain the cool vibe of your outdoor or garden.
There are also led solar lights available that will go easy on your landscape.
Their light is somewhat ambient and really complements your outdoor setting.
Exposure
Consider the size of the solar panel
that comes with your led flood light. This will give an indication of how much
exposure is needed to provide sufficient power for lighting. If you come from
an area where the sun is not seen so much, consider getting led solar lights
with wider, more sensitive solar panels. Also, ask how much exposure time is
required for the battery to fully charge. Some lights are able to charge with
partial or low sunlight. These can be placed under trees and will work well
even on a cloudy day. Other lights will charge well only in optimum exposure.
These usually have a longer run time and are able to produce super-bright
light.
Operating
time
Led solar flood lights operate on
solar powered internal batteries. Operating time varies but even the lights
with the least operating time are able to function during the winter when night
time is apparently longer. Some lights have very powerful batteries that will
need recharging every few days and electric recharging every few months.
However, some led solar lights shine only for some day during the winter and
soon after the charge dies significantly to need electric recharge.
Durability
What are the lights you want to
purchase made of? Plastic? Or Aluminum? Obviously led solar light made with
aluminum are more durable, and the price will tell it all! What about
maintenances? Lights made of plastic are easy to maintain as compared to those
made from aluminum.
Price
After all is said and done, it comes
down to the budget. How much money have you set aside for your outdoor lighting
project? The overall project budget will be affected by how bight and area your
home covers. Sometime, you will find that you need more than a pair of led
solar lights when your compound is really big. This especially applies to
homeowners with farms adjacent to their houses. Other than the overall budget
consideration, also factor in the cost of each piece of led solar light. How
much are you willing to spend on the lights? Remember the higher the price per
piece, the better, higher quality, and durable your led light will be.
No matter the price tag on your led
solar lights, what you will pay in terms of electricity bill and indeed for
acquiring electric powered flood lights is nothing compared to it. Led solar
fold lights will not only save on the power bill, but will also enhance the
aesthetic appeal of your garden –especially flood lights with rather ambient
illumination. What’s more they are a green solution for your outdoor lighting
needs. And the list of benefits is endless.