subject: Solar String Lights For Christmas And A Happy New Year [print this page] Solar string lights are an excellent option when it comes to outdoor decorative lighting for the holidays or special events or parties.
The traditional decorative lighting, especially Christmas lights, use substantial amount of electricity. Solar lights, on the other hand, are affordable and are more Eco-friendly. You can use these lights to light up your garden and Christmas tree at minimal to no running costs. So if you want to illuminate your house or its surroundings with a lot of lights but don't want to spend a lot of money on the electricity bill, or live in a place where electricity is not available or wiring is difficult to run, solar string lights are ideal.
Installation of solar string lights is easy and safe. Moreover, running power lines from your house need not be of concern to you. This makes it possible for you to light up places you never could before.
To be able to properly use the solar lights, you need to have a basic knowledge of how they work. Basically, during the day, the lights collect energy from the sun which charges the rechargeable batteries. It is therefore important that you ensure that the solar panel is well exposed to light in daytime or else the batteries will not be able to charge properly and you will lose the spectacularity of your light display. The lights, on a full charge, will last for a period of up to eight hours
Led Emitting Diodes (LED) is what enables the use of solar power for outdoor Christmas or new year lighting. These are tiny bulbs that consume only a fraction of the energy that traditional electric lights use. LED's are also long-lasting and very reliable. The solar string lights usually come with a photocell that serves to automate the operation all day and night.
The solar string lights are available in a variety of styles and colors to suit the mood you wish to create. For example white lights help you create an effect that is subtle yet dramatic. Coloured lights, on the other hand, will allow you to control the mood or even create a festive setting with blinking multicolored solar string LED lights. The possibilities are endless and depend on your creativity.
Light covers are also available in a variety of motifs and designs to make your display even more interesting. Shapes like snowflakes, stars, flowers, snowmen, dragonflies, and many others are available to showcase your personality and taste.
With a little creativity, you can use the string lights to create icicles, stars, wreaths and much more. You can also use them to decorate and brighten your path, patio or deck. Solar rope lights also offer another choice for outdoor decorative lighting.
This year make sure to buy solar string lights to brighten up your Christmas and new year. The lights will prove to be a marvelous new addition to your home as they are fantastic looking, easy to use, environmentally friendly and offer an abundance of joy to your loved ones and all around you.
