Extend your enjoyment of your outside space into the hours of darkness with an outdoor lighting scheme.
Experiment with colour coordination. You can change effects by swapping tinted filters, or go for remote controlled colour-changing devices.
The system you use, size and style of light fitting, and type of lamp depends on the area or feature to be illuminated.
Check that you’re not wasting intensity by casting a beam too high or too wide. The glare could also irritate neighbours.
Solar lighting is getting better but is still not as bright or controllable as cabled lighting. The new generation of electric lamps ensure greater energy efficiency in the garden.
Alternatively, you could try rechargeable garden and outdoor table lights, or glowing globes floating on a pool.
However, the battery requires several hours to charge up fully which may not allow for a spontaneous garden party.
To increase the lifespan of your lighting, select the correct IP (Ingress Protection) rating. This is denoted by a two-digit number which indicates the degree of weather or waterproofing of the product.
The first digit indicates protection from solids (dust, insects etc.) and the second refers to liquid ingress. For instance, IP68 is pretty waterproof, good enough to submerge or float in a pool, or bury in the ground (provided the device is surrounded by plenty of shingle, through which water can drain).
When it comes to transformers note that some are suitable for fixing to a wall or post in a vertical position, and others for lying on a surface. Beware of cheap transformers designed for indoor use only. If you must use one, fix it in an outdoor shed, and send cables out through the wall.
Too often, garden lighting installations are undertaken as DIY projects, or by electricians more used to interior electrics.
To ensure safety:
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