Garden Lighting Design Tip
You can’t put a price on the joy you feel when you kickback and enjoy the results of working in your garden. Nothing can be easier to extend that enjoyment into the evening hours then by using these landscape lighting tips.
Solar powered lights are available in a huge variety of sizes and shapes to suit your garden and tastes. The styles run from color changing globes to free standing posts that resemble an old fashioned street lamp. The latest development in solar lights is the use of LEDs (light emitting diodes.) The LED uses a lot less power resulting in smaller panels that absorb the sunlight and they rarely if ever burn out. 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 Garden Lights: These are safe to use, and will not cause an electric shock even in wet areas, but be patient with your guests if they question you. Take your time when you start shopping for a adapter with low voltage, as you want to get the best value for your money. This device converts your home’s normal electrical current into a low voltage variety that is safer and more eye catching in your garden and yard. I chose two 300 watt circuits that can accommodate up to 10 30-watt lamps each. You also have other choices when it comes to adapters as can have a sensor to light them after sunset, or a motion sensor if you want to save on your electric bill.
Lighting placement can also be important and exciting. Of course, you want to light up pathways and doorways, but garden design can also provide an adventure for you and your guests. You might choose to have them placed to take a visitor on a tour of the unique landscaping you’ve created. Or you may set it up so your company feels as if they are actually on another continent that’s being explored for the first time. Put your imagination to work!
Safety Tip: You must be sure to put safety first! Any electric outlet you use for your outdoor decor, such as low voltage lighting adapters, fountains, or wireless speakers, must have a ground fault circuit interrupt (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. Because this device is so important for safety, it is advisable to have a professional electrician install it.
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