Selecting the right outdoor pathway lighting is very simple. The basics that should be kept in mind are; the amount of light required, the ambience you want to achieve, the desired power source and the after sales services provided. Following is a little discussion about these aspects.
Voltage. The amount of brightness you require should be your primary concern with pathway lights. An average size light post for a small walkway would not require more than 40 Watt energy savers where as a 100 Watt yellow light bulb would suffice for a high (around 10+ feet) light post in a larger environment such as a hospital. Solar lights are in high demand these days because they do not require any wiring, but their luminosity is weaker than electric bulbs and they run the risk of shutting off in less time when sunlight during the day is dim. If you have a flower bed in your lawn and want to focus light on it, you can look for a high power, wall mounted spotlight. Thus, your illumination requirements are the place you should cater to first when on the look out for pathway lights. Ambiance. Lighting is one of the surest ways of improving the look of your property. Often, a well located light can give an entirely new picture to your landscape and it goes to show that care must be taken in defining the ambiance you want to give to your location before buying pathway lighting. If your outside walls are made from red bricks, hanging lanterns would be the most appropriate option because the more contemporary designs may not blend in properly. Power source. If you do not have wiring available on your walkway and if you do not want to pay for the wiring and concealment, solar lights would be the preferred option. Similarly, if you do not want to get into the trouble of switching the lights on and off everyday, you can opt for sunlight-sensitive lighting. This type of lighting senses the intensity of the rays of the sun and their brightness is directly proportional to they darkness of the night. After sales service. This is probably the most overlooked aspect when considering a walkway lighting vendor. Pathway lights are exposed to heat, sunlight, wind, dust, snow and moisture 24/7. You must make sure after sales services are top notch so that the frequently occurring problems in your lights will be promptly resolved. The bottom line is that your hunt for pathway lights will be successful if you analyze your voltage.
