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Adding Solar Lights To The Garden
Solar lights are very easy to install in your garden. All you have to do is choose the site that you want the device to be, turn it on and stick in the ground. Best of all, they do not require electricity and so no wiring is involved.
Some are equipped with a small solar panel on top, others have a removable panel that can be placed in a tucked away area.
During the day, the solar panel, linked to an electronic circuit, recharges the batteries. When night falls a small photoelectric cell in the light detects changes in brightness and turns on the light. At sunrise, the lights dim and the charge cycle begins again.
Assuming that the batteries are fully charged, good solar garden lighting provides illumination for the entire night without problems. NiCad (nickel-cadmium) or NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries are often used in solar lighting applications. These will last 2 or 3 years and are easily replaceable should their efficiency begin to diminish.
Modern solar garden lights use LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology. Unlike normal light bulbs, LED energy is very low, thus providing more illumination time. Furthermore, LEDs are very reliable and can last a very long time when compared to conventional lighting.
With regards maintenance, the only thing needed is to clean the solar panels from time to time. Regularly removing the accumulation of dust and dirt with a soft brush ensures optimal performance.
Do not expect solar garden lighting to provide extremely bright light though. Their main objective is to create a pleasant atmosphere at night. Very nice accent lighting can be achieved when the lights are located in areas to illuminate garden features such as plants and ornaments.
Garden solar lights can be found in a large number of designs and can be used for many purposes. Beyond the common, simple mounted types they can be found in applications such as floating solar lights for swimming pools or ponds, solar deck lights and solar path lighting.
Solar garden lights are not limited to the garden however, and can be found in use all around the home which is a testament to their versatility.
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