Nothing beats the enjoyment you receive from the hours of work you put into your garden. Why not extend that feeling beyond sunset and into the darker hours with some innovative tips for adding to the design of your garden?
Solar Lights: Today, solar lights are available in various sizes and designs. You can use attractive, authentic looking, Victorian post lamps, ormake a more modern choice by using smaller globes that change colors. State-of-the-art solar products use light emitting diodes (LEDs), which use less power, require smaller panels to absorb sunlight, and last much longer. Because their prices have become so reasonable, you can afford to change them as often as your mood changes and your fancy strikes you.
Low Voltage Lights: These are safe to use, and won't cause an electric shock even in wet areas, but be patient with your guests if they question you. I invested a fair amount of time trying to find an efficient adapter for low voltage lights. This kind of adapter will take your regular current from your home and moderate it so that it will be more appropriate for your backyard environment. I chose two 300 watt circuits that can accommodate up to ten thirty-watt lamps each. The adaptor unit also came with a light sensor to turn on the lights at dusk and a motion sensor if I wanted to save on my electrical bill.
Lighting Placement: Of course, as you plan the backyard's design, you must illuminate the path to both your front and rear doors, but you can also have some fun with your plan. You might choose to have them placed to take a visitor on a tour of the unique landscaping you've produced. You want to present a serene environment that takes them away from their actual surroundings. It's all based on your own creativity and boundless imagination.
Safety Tip: You must be absolutely sure to put safety first! All kinds of electrical devices, from low voltage lighting transformers, fountains, and even wireless speakers need to be installed with a GFCI breaker. You have a choice of the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt being wired into the electrical panel, or at the outlet where you plan to plug in the device.
It is best to have a professional electrician install this very important safety accessory. - 29939
Solar Lights: Today, solar lights are available in various sizes and designs. You can use attractive, authentic looking, Victorian post lamps, ormake a more modern choice by using smaller globes that change colors. State-of-the-art solar products use light emitting diodes (LEDs), which use less power, require smaller panels to absorb sunlight, and last much longer. Because their prices have become so reasonable, you can afford to change them as often as your mood changes and your fancy strikes you.
Low Voltage Lights: These are safe to use, and won't cause an electric shock even in wet areas, but be patient with your guests if they question you. I invested a fair amount of time trying to find an efficient adapter for low voltage lights. This kind of adapter will take your regular current from your home and moderate it so that it will be more appropriate for your backyard environment. I chose two 300 watt circuits that can accommodate up to ten thirty-watt lamps each. The adaptor unit also came with a light sensor to turn on the lights at dusk and a motion sensor if I wanted to save on my electrical bill.
Lighting Placement: Of course, as you plan the backyard's design, you must illuminate the path to both your front and rear doors, but you can also have some fun with your plan. You might choose to have them placed to take a visitor on a tour of the unique landscaping you've produced. You want to present a serene environment that takes them away from their actual surroundings. It's all based on your own creativity and boundless imagination.
Safety Tip: You must be absolutely sure to put safety first! All kinds of electrical devices, from low voltage lighting transformers, fountains, and even wireless speakers need to be installed with a GFCI breaker. You have a choice of the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt being wired into the electrical panel, or at the outlet where you plan to plug in the device.
It is best to have a professional electrician install this very important safety accessory. - 29939
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Faye writes numerous articles on outdoor garden lighting and about where to find outdoor garden lights on the internet.
