Solar pool lights enhance the look of your swimming pool at night. They are easy to use, affordable, attractive and don't run up your electric bill. Although there are ways to convert your traditional pool lighting to solar, the easiest way is to use floating solar pool lights.
Solar pool lighting is waterproof, usually has an LED light for energy efficiency and the solar charge lasts for up to 8 hours. They have a small solar panel on them which collects light during the daytime and charges a battery. In the evening their electronic light sensor turns on the light making for truly automatic operation requiring no intervention.
The main advantages of solar pool lights include flexibility of placement, flexibility of colors, and low cost of operation. Some are weighted to help keep them in position. Most floating solar pool lights use LED lights for their energy efficiency, but they can also allow a single bulb to display different colors. Each brand has different settings. Some will alternate colors on one setting, and some will let you choose the color at any time with a switch. You can use the same light set for different occasions such as Cinco de Mayo celebrations or the 4th of July.
Disadvantages of solar swimming pool lights include the intensity of light, length of time illuminated and replacement of batteries. Some people find that the light isn't very bright but better brands have higher quality LED lights or multiple LED bulbs that are much brighter. Larger pools also require more floating pool lights than smaller swimming pools to get the same effect. Most brands will stay lit for 8 hours but this may be less on a very cloudy day. Cheaper brands also don't stay lit as long because their solar panels aren't of good quality. Lastly, batteries are rechargeable and may need to be replaced eventually. A high quality solar light will reduce these concerns so before you buy look for customer reviews with reputable stores like intheswim.
Floating solar pool lights aren't limited to just swimming pools. They can be used with in-ground or above ground pools, in spas, fountains, ponds or other water features. Some people even use them on their lawn, as luminaires or as patio lights! Some solar lights like the accent Solar-Powered Floating Light Globe from SmartHome even come with a ground stake and pedestal to be stood in the garden as an accent. Solar swimming pool lights are truly versatile.
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