Solar Garden Light Vs. Traditional Outdoor Light

Home Improvement — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:32:37 +0000

Outdoor lighting is not only important for the safety and security of your family, it can also be an integral part of your landscaping, adding beauty and curb appeal to your property. When it comes to adding lighting to your outdoor spaces, you have the choice between types of lights like a a solar garden light or traditional outdoor light. While both will enhance the appearance and usability of your outside living spaces, we think solar powered garden lights have several advantages over the traditional lighting options.

First and foremost is the difference in the installation of the two types of outside lights. Installing traditional lighting options will entail extensive wiring. If you are not an electrician, you will need to hire one to ensure that the wiring is done properly, safely and up to code. Electrical contractors are expensive! In fact, a recent project a friend did cost $54 per man hour for the electrical work. It was estimated at over 100 hours of work too. Then, there is the matter of the wiring. When adding lighting before doing the landscaping, the wiring can often be put underground. However, when adding traditional outdoor lighting to existing landscaping, you may be stuck with wires that can be unsightly and dangerous to children and pets.

Installing a solar garden light, on the other hand, is a breeze in comparison. A solar powered garden light is pretty much self-contained, with the unit having the LED lights, rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries and solar panel already within the unit. All you need to do is to ensure that the solar panel is positioned to obtain the maximum sun exposure for the majority of the daylight hours. No expensive contractor and no ugly, dangerous wires to be concerned with.

Since traditional outdoor lighting is hard wired into your household electrical system, it will naturally add to your monthly utility costs. That can add up fast if you use path lights, decorative lights and accent lights each night. A solar garden light, on the other hand, will cost nothing to run, no matter how long you have it on. The only cost would be the initial purchase price and replacing LED lights eventually. LED lightbulbs last much longer than regular lightbulbs so that will be years before you need to worry about it.

As you can see, using solar power to light up your outdoor living spaces is not only safer than traditional wired lighting, it is also much cheaper especially as time goes on. Solar versions come in just as big a variety of styles and materials as do the wired versions so you will easily find those that fit into your outside décor and enhance your property. Some of the best places to find the right light for your garden is through online retailers. Amazon or other speciality solar lights retailers will have plenty of options to choose from. You’ll also be able to see different styles right here on this blog from the photos I try to post. I wish you success in your light choice!

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Solar Garden Light Vs. Traditional Outdoor Light