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Making Solar Outdoor Lighting Changes for Severe Weather

Outdoor lighting is always a pleasure to have as it improves the ambience of the area and makes

you feel a little safer. The lights are usually safe from harm until extreme weather conditions like

snow and heavy rain set in. Protecting these lights from damage during this season is important

for them to remain effective.

Check for cable damage

Wiring and cables may get weathered over time and can get interfered with if there is any

gardening activity happening around it. Make sure that all wires are intact before the rain or

snow comes because trying to fix it then may be a little hazardous.

Reposition

Where lights are bound to get destroyed when the season changes they should be moved. This

can be done if the light was properly installed at the beginning. A proper installation will usually

have extra cabling at the bottom thus allowing you to move the light without a problem.

Shield

Batteries, solar panels and fixtures are usually exposed to the elements and are at risk of damage.

Covering these from the snow or rain should reduce the amount of damage they will experience.

Aluminum shielding should be able to cover them and keep the wetness out,

Frequent maintenance

Maintenance is a requirement for any type of installation. Regular maintenance checks will allow

you to find any faults or damages in good time so that they can get fixed before it is too late. It

may seem like a nuisance at first but it is a small price to pay to have your lighting in good

condition at all times.

Making these changes will improve your chances of having your outdoor solar lights on

throughout the length of the severe weather conditions. Choosing good quality lighting that is

already adapted for such eventualities will make your work much easier though.

Features of a good quality light

Good quality lights for extreme weather are composed of a number of things.

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Quality fixtures with enough brightness but low power consumption to ensure that they

last as long as possible.

Fixtures with a long lifespan to reduce the cost of maintenance.

A strong and durable pole.

Solar panels made in such a way that they are shielded from damage.

Batteries that will not be affected by the temperature fluctuations. These would probably

utilize technologies like gel cell that assures productivity and efficiency even with

temperature fluctuations.

Lighting fixtures used should be LED because the eyes are more sensitive to lights of such

wavelength. LED bulbs produce a bright white light that is able to illuminate a larger expanse

and improve vision where surrounding natural light is low. This will consequently reduce

accidents. Avoid using yellow, red or amber lights.

Greenshine New Energy produces outdoor solar lighting that is built for tough conditions.

They can withstand extreme weather, they use a minimum amount of energy but give off

enough light and they have an energy-saving mechanism that allows the battery to last

between three and six days during cloudy or rainy days.