Have you been thinking of beautifying your yard with some solar yard lighting? It is a great way to finish off the landscaping without running cables all over the yard or digging trenches to bury them. These lights do not require any cabling and are easy to install anywhere you want as long as they get direct sunlight throughout the day. At night, they will automatically illuminate your backyard. There is no need to remember to turn them off or on.
During the daylight hours, the panel on the top of the solar yard lighting converts the sunlight into electricity and recharges the Nicad batteries in the light. The battery is designed to last for several years however, they do start to deplete afterwards. The AA battery is replaceable though and available anywhere that sells them. Many styles are available on the market today to meet the needs and demands of homeowners. You can find styles that are attachable to walls or posts. Of course, the kind that you simply stick in the ground is still the most popular with consumers.
The advancement of technology has allowed for smaller and stronger cells for solar yard lighting. Many people complained that the older style was not very strong or bright; however, the features, styles and light output of the new ones have people considering trying the new styles out now. One reason for the improvement is the change from incandescent bulbs to LED, fluorescent and halogen bulbs, which are all brighter.
The most efficient solar yard lighting consists of the ones that utilize LED bulbs. They have proven to provide the most hours of light during the night. They are also effective for marking walkways and providing accent lighting in a garden or yard.
If you require lighting for security purposes then the best option is a combination LED and halogen style. When night comes, an electric eye will automatically switch on an accent LED. If motion is detected within twenty feet of the light, a bright halogen light turns on for three minutes to frighten off any intruders. If you are a camper then you can find lanterns and flashlights with similar solar technology are available.
Solar yard lights consist of a plastic case, a solar cell on the top, a single AA Nicad battery, a small controller board and an LED light source. In addition, they include a photoresistor in order to detect darkness. This type of lighting is really quite dependable. It is never too cloudy to collect and store energy. There is practically no maintenance involved, once you install that is pretty much it until the batteries need replacing.
