Outdoor Post Lighting

Go Green with Top-Rated Solar Lighting from SolarLightsAdvantage.com

Waterloo, IA (PRWEB) July 02, 2011

Web entrepreneurs Mark and Brenda Knutson are pleased to introduce their latest business endeavor, http://www.SolarLightsAdvantage.com . The site, launched in April 2011, is a one-stop-shop for the highest quality, most affordable solar lighting on the market.

“Solar lighting, and its benefits for the environment, is something that Mark and I value,” said Brenda. “We want to encourage others to go green by making it easier to find and purchase eco-friendly items.”

When properly charged, LEDs in solar outdoor lamps last for 100,000 hours and the rechargeable batteries’ lifetime far exceeds the lifetime of conventional batteries. At SolarLightsAdvantage.com customers have access to the most efficient, highest performing outdoor solar lights. Illuminate a small patch of yard or an entire driveway with solar stake lights. For a bit of whimsy, try a set of color changing, stainless steel solar stake lights. Similarly, garden lights can be both decorative and functional. The Owl Family and fiberglass Lighthouse are two popular models. Solar spotlights gather energy from the sun throughout the day and the lights turn on automatically when night falls, brightening the landscape, the exterior of buildings or any focal point.

Solar shed lights use solar panels outside the building to absorb the sun’s energy and light the powerful lamps inside the building. This is an energy efficient solution to lighting outbuildings that do not have a source of electricity.

Instantly add ambience to an outdoor space with elegant solar pole lamps. Choose a Tiki Bamboo Torch lamp for a backyard cook-out or a Victorian solar lamp post for a touch of elegance. Perch a solar fence post light or two atop a gate or patio rail to create intimate lighting. What is remarkable about fence post lighting is its ability to blend seamlessly.

“Every light that’s on the site I handpicked. They are items that I have or would want to have in my own yard,” emphasized Brenda. “Even when we had several days in a row of nothing but rain and overcast skies, our lights lit every night, all night long.

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Outdoor lighting is quickly becoming more recognized as just as important as indoor lighting. Consider using solar lamp post fixture for your outdoor lighting.

More and more people are considering their outside area as part of their living space. Backyards, patios, and decks are all great places to entertain and the ambiance in your yard can be set with the right lighting. So they are spending a great deal more time deciding what the right lighting is.

Sadly there are more examples of bad lighting out there than there are good. A common mistake is to place lighting in the wrong places which can cost light to filter into the neighbors yard, contribute to light pollution by shooting upwards, or just plain not effectively light your space.

Here are some outdoor lighting tips:

1. Choose the most efficient lamp for the job.

2. Lighting on walkways, driveways, and garden areas should light the ground area.

3. Use timers to turn lighting on and off and in areas where appropriate use sensors to turn lighting on.

4. Make sure you aren’t polluting the sky with up ward lighting and make sure you aren’t annoying the neighbors.

An important element in outdoor lighting is choosing efficient lighting that’s easy on the environment and on your pocket book because of reduced energy costs. And that’s why solar fixtures are certainly worth considering!!

Them metal solar lamp post has the look of a traditional gas lamp from an era long gone. This classic fixture looks great and eludes of beauty and charm while providing security to your yard.

The metal construction is the best because it’s strong and durable and not likely to be vandalized if placed in public areas. Choose a lamp with an extra large solar panel to get the maximum benefit. LED lights are best.

The post needs to be mounted in full sun. The lamp will then charge during the day and then automatically turn on at night for anywhere from 8 to 10 hours. The LED light will burn 17 times brighter than other bulb types.

A 7 inch solar panel with a 1 watt high powered LED will provide ample lighting. This is the perfect combination for both new and retro installations. Consider the correct placement of the lamp posts in your yard. They are a great choice for driveways, walkways, and for areas where you’ll be entertaining guests.

They work well placed parallel or across from each other. There are different size bulbs available. The larger bulbs can provide area and security lighting while the smaller bulbs provide ambiance.

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