There are several options that the homeowner can opt for when considering the installation of low voltage garden lights, in some cases the choice is based on the skill level of the homeowner. Solar powered garden lights are considered a great choice as there is no wiring to consider, simply decide where they are going to be placed and mount them. On the other hand an energy-efficient set of garden lights will have to be hard wired to the various points of installation. A third option is battery powered low voltage lighting using rechargeable batteries that incorporate a solar powered battery charger. As the price and the illumination effect can vary greatly it is always good to understand a little more about the options before you commit.
Perhaps the most popular low voltage garden lights are solar powered, this is true as the installation takes little time and the units are maintenance free. If illumination is what you are looking for this option may not be the right one for you as between the three options, solar powered lights are by far the dimmest. Solar powered garden lights are usually reserved for accenting small details of a residence; they serve this purpose well with little fuss and no need for additional energy.
Battery powered low voltage lighting offer about the same features as solar powered lights but require a power source other than the sun to charge the batteries. Homeowners can opt for a solar powered charger or the lighting system can be integrated into their power grid of the home so that the recharging takes place automatically. As these types of garden lights are expensive and complex to wire they are the least popular of the three options.
The largest number of options when installation, wiring and brightness are the concerns is by far electrical low voltage garden lights. As well as having a number of important options these units are usually the least expensive as there are a host of manufacturers competing for the business. Depending on the units purchased they can be powered using a simple transformer adapter that plugs directly into an outlet or they can be wired to a common low voltage transformer which is powered from the homes electrical grid.
Regardless of the type of garden lighting that the homeowner chooses to install, the effect is always quite dramatic and the lights add a whole new dimension to landscaping.
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