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Solar Deck Lighting - my review

 

Solar deck lighting is an energy efficient method of providing accent and safety for any outdoor deck location. These lights rely on energy derived from sunlight to charge batteries through miniature solar photo voltaic (PV) cells located on top of the lights. This eliminates the need for installing unsightly electrical cables. This method of lighting works well in situations where an existing deck is involved, eliminating the need to disturb the construction to install electrical wiring.

 

Solar deck lights can be used in a variety of situations and locations on a deck, for example: Deck Lamp Posts, Deck Post Lights, Deck Spot Lights, Deck Bar Lights, Deck Steps, Pool Deck Lighting, Deck Lighting, Motion Sensor Deck Lighting and much more.

 

Solar Deck lights have the advantage of easy of installation and can be installed anywhere they are needed. An important point to remember when placing these lights in the desired location is to ensure they receive direct sunlight on the PV cell to charge the batteries.

 

Solar Deck - The PV Cell

 

The PV cell is located on the top of solar deck lights, therefore it is important to ensure adequate direct sunlight gets to this area to fully recharge their batteries.

 

 

Indirect sunlight will charge the nickel cadmium (NiCad) batteries insufficiently, requiring traditional electrical lighting as a backup to the solar deck lights. Trees and the building blocking direct sunlight can be problematic for solar deck lights.

 

There is no cost involved to operate solar deck lighting. unfortunately solar deck lights don't produce sufficient light for security or normal visability, just enough to discern steps or obstructions to ones pathway.

 

The rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCad) batteries will produce sufficient power to light solar deck lights for approximately 14 hours when fully charged. Typical lighting times run from 10 to 12 hours and 5 to 6 hours during the winter.

 

Solar Deck Lighting works effectively in most locations and requires direct sunlight most of the day to charge the batteries fully.

 

Solar Deck - Increase The Value Of Your Property

 

Another advantage of adding solar deck lighting for safety and accent is that it can increase the value of the property.

 

Many home buyers will inspect interesting properties during both night and day to get a feel for their potential home. A beautifully accented home with solar deck lighting can easily entice the home seeker to buy.

 

Recessed solar deck lights are ideal for lighting decks, driveways and patios. They not only provide lighting for safety and security, but also bestow atmosphere and a magical glow to any outdoor living space.

 

Recessed solar deck lights are designed to be installed flush into the deck floor. Recessed lighting consequently becomes a part of the deck or patio flooring and can be walked on or driven over when used as solar driveway lights or solar path lights. They make excellent driveway leads and markers subtly indicating the desired direction to travel.

 

Solar Deck - Two Basic Types

 

There are two basic types of recessed solar deck lights. A rectangular brick shape which replaces the patio paver or a part of the deck surface, and a small round disk which provides a small point of light.

 

Recessed solar deck lights are made from hard, almost indestructible material such as stainless steel, copper, brass, and iron. Each of these materials are purposely blended in shaded colors to either hide the solar deck lights or make them stand out as features. Solar deck lights are extremely durable and can withstand harsh atmospheric conditions and rugged treatment during normal everyday use.

 

A well planned solar deck lighting layout throughout the exterior of any home will definately add definition and enhanse the visual aspects of the property and is well worth the effort. Complete kits with all materials needed can be purchased from outlets throughout the country.

 

Popular brands are Alpan with their marvelous solar stepping stone light, Gama with their slim line solar lights, and other specials include Highpoint and Aurora.

 

Solar deck lighting is more popular now then ever before. Explore the possibilities of introducing solar deck lighting to those unlit exterior areas of your home and increase the value of your property today.

 

You'll be surprised by all the information available on Solar Deck Lighting

 

 

About the Author

Arthur Williams has been involved in the solar energy field for more than 20 years and is considered an expert. Go to his website and learn about many other options on Solar Panels.

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