Types Of Solar Lights & Buying Guide

Solar lights can light up the walks in the garden or parks, depending upon the need. They provide an enthralling radiance and add charisma wherever they are used.

LED Lights

These lights have garnered significant attention in the present times as they are more efficient compared to the fluorescent lamps.

They provide better lighting and last up to 10 times longer. But, the real advantage is during cold weather.

Also, the energy consumption of a LED is relatively less, which makes the battery capacity lower and benefits the whole idea.

Lantern shaped hanging solar lights 

These type of lanterns are mainly for ornamental purposes and arrive in a wide range of colors. Their field of application ranges from ponds, parks to swimming pools.

They are affordable, add charisma, and easy to install.

Garden Accents

Garden accent are garden ornaments that enhance the look of your garden or pathway. They come with artistic design with a contained source of solar light that brightens up your garden at night. They are the ideal decorative items for your garden that accentuates it.

Garden Path lights

These lights are installed in your garden to brighten up the path for people to walk in safely at night. They also highlight certain features of your garden to make it more appealing. Moreover, they help you see the pathway while walking so that you mind your step.

Spotlight and Task Light

These lights are used to illuminate a specific part or object that requires work. They are useful in several home tasks like sewing, reading, crafting, writing, etc. Surgeons or dentists also need task lights during surgery or examination. These lights primarily focus on a small portion so that you can see every detail to perform the task with precision

Solar Light Buyers Guide

A few things to look out for, while purchasing a solar light product are:

Working Time

The battery life and the bulb life are few of the most vital features that one needs to take note of before opting for the product

Charging Time

The amount of time taken by the battery to charge also matters, more so at the time of crisis.

Motion Sensor

The solar light should come with motion sensors with a wider sensing angle and a larger sensing distance. This is essential to keep your home safe from strangers or thieves. The motion sensor detects the presence of motion and automatically turns on the LED solar light to the brightest to notify the owner. It automatically turns off when there is no motion.

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The solar lights should be made using ABS plastic that is durable and long-lasting. It should also come with a waterproof and dustproof rating so that it remains resistant against all weather conditions.

Brightness

The intensity of brightness is an essential factor in notifying you if there is any motion near your home. The light should have two modes a dim mode which usually works as a signal light in the absence of motion. The bright lighting mode, on the other hand, is at its highest intensity and turns on if it detects motion.

Material

The material of the solar cells used also matters.

Rechargeable Battery

Rechargeable batteries are one of the most important components of solar garden lights and hence requires as much attention as the above three factors while purchasing the product.