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Tips About Buying Outdoor String Lights

Since there are several varieties of outdoor string lighting picking the right ones can be a little complicated. There are various types of bulbs, decorative coverings, length of lights, as well as electric power sources. There are lights that you could plug into an outlet, others that are battery operated, as well as light sets that use different energy sources. These outdoor string light sets are also sold at a variety of different places, both locally as well as online.

Here are some suggestions to help you look for the best outdoor string light for just about any event. In order to get the brightest, longest lasting light, make sure that the string light set you buy uses LED bulbs. These by themselves are extremely bright, more energy efficient, and last far longer than regular incandescent light bulbs. Because they are smaller than conventional bulbs, they can be changed to many different kinds of coverings. This way you can change the covering for various effects, themes, and for different times of the year.

Unless you intend to take down your lights during the cold season, then you must pick string lights that are weatherproof. Make sure that any light strings are Underwriter's Laboratory approved. This implies that they have been tested and are deemed safe for outdoor use. This is vital, because otherwise they will be a potential fire hazard.

The best kind of outdoor string lighting are solar powered lights. There are many different benefits from using solar power. One advantage is that since they use the sun's energy to power the light strings, they don't draw electricity from your power grid. Since they are 100 % self contained, you can use them just about anywhere, as long as the solar panel is placed where it can get the most sun. As a result of their own battery back up, you don't have to worry about being dark during a black out, or when the weather is bad. Even if you have a gazebo that is distant from the house, you can still have light. Many of these solar powered light strings are on a detector that automatically comes on when the sun sets. Solar powered string lights also use the more progressed LED light bulbs, ensuring bright light for extended periods of time, up to twelve hours, depending on the number of lights in the string.

Since you have so many different retailers that advertise outdoor string lights, it is a good idea to do your research. The costs differ greatly, depending on the kind of lights, the number of lights on one strand, and what the energy source is. It also depends on where you get them; one retailer seller may be cheaper than another. If you are purchasing via internet, which is your best choice for selection, make sure that you take shipping costs into mind. You also need to make sure there is some kind of approved warranty for the string lights. Some have a limited guarantee, others don't. Each webpage will have its own policies on returns, so be certain you read through the agreement before wasting your hard earned money.