Dispelling Myths About Solar Powered Garden Light and Sun-Powered Lighting
Intermatic Malibus Outdoor Lighting Expert John Grosche Dispels the Top 10 Commonly Held Myths About Low Voltage and Sun or Solar Powered Solar Lighting
According to the American Lighting Association, more and more people are using outdoor lighting to enhance the looks of their home and property. Whether it is to provide safety by illuminating a walkway and discouraging prowlers or to direct guests down a pathway, read the truth about some common outdoor lighting myths:
Myth: Solar powered lights require constant and continuous sunlight to work properly.
Truth: The length of time the solar lights stay on at night is in direct proportion to the amount of sun exposure during the day. This is one of the main reasons why the use of sun powered solar lights is not meant for every lighting application. Under the ideal conditions, solar lights will remain on for up to 15 hours a day, giving users total coverage throughout the night. All solar lights must be installed in direct sunlight in order for the recharging to take place. It is also possible during cloudy, rainy or wintery weather conditions there will be diminished light. Overhanging trees, shrubbery and shadows, etc. are all potential limiting factors to optimum performance. Solar lights are so easy to install, many people put them out in the spring and summer and store them in the fall and winter.
Myth: Its best to use low voltage or solar lights, but not both.
Truth: One of the many benefits about the Malibu product line is that it is developed with the idea that people can mix and match low voltage and solar light products. Malibu low voltage lights are brighter and ideal for areas that require illumination for security and safety, such as illuminating walkways, accenting steps and curbing, outlining driveways, accentuating landscape, highlighting architectural features and decorating patios, decks and flowerbeds. Malibu solar lights are the perfect complement for remote garden pathways, accenting gardens, decks and flowerbeds, marking an entrance to a long driveway, decorating fish ponds, water fountains and swimming pools or outlining winding walkways. Many Malibu lights are available either as individual fixtures or in complete light kits including transformer and cable. Several low voltage and garden solar lights are available in the same complementary fixture styles.
Myth: Even with all the new technology, solar lights still do not work effectively.
Truth: Malibu solar accent lighting products output enough light at night to effectively mark and outline the locations of darkened areas. Each light is constructed with a specially designed solar collection panel that absorbs energy from sunlight and converts it into electrical power that is stored in highly efficient rechargeable batteries. If the sun-powered lighting product receives enough sunlight during the day, it will provide up to 15 hours of accent light during the night. Malibu sun-powered solar lights uses light emitting diode (LED) technology, which is available in amber and white LED colors. In addition to working effectively, solar accent lights offer many benefits to the consumer, including easy installation no wiring required, installing and moving is easy and no utility bill. Best of all, the only maintenance required is replacing the battery approximately every three years.
Myth: Low voltage and solar powered lights are only available in a few boring styles.
Truth: Malibu fixtures are available in dozens of unique styles, finishes and designs. For example, the Canterbury Collection is a distinctive assortment of high-quality landscape lighting fixtures, which offer the very best in design, styling and durability.
The collection features halogen lighting technology, durable metal construction, lifetime limited warranty and attractive natural metal finishes. Malibu Metal lights is a group of architectural grade light fixtures offered in a variety of both traditional and contemporary styles.
Features include, halogen lighting technology, heavy duty, non-corrosive metal and a five-year limited warranty. The new Natural Accents line of lights is a natural choice for decorative outdoor lighting that blends in with the surrounding landscape. Light fixtures are backed by a five-year limited warranty.
The economical Mix & Match assortment of lights offer a less expensive alternative for installing outdoor landscape lighting. Each light is made with high-impact polymer construction and backed by a three-year limited warranty.