Solar Pool Lights
There is much debate about the application of solar energy as a global energy platform. There is no debate, however, on smaller applications such as solar pool lights.
Solar Pool Lights
Solar energy has been used by man since the beginning of time. The power of the sun, and its ability to warm the Earth, has kept civilization alive. In the 1830's, John Herschel, a British explorer, used the first modified solar collector to cook food on an African expedition. Since then, man has come up with other ways to harness the sun's power in both big and small amounts. One of the smaller ways that the average person can use solar power is by installing solar pool lights.
Many homeowners employ the use of pool lights so that they can enhance the look of their landscaping, as well as use their pools at night. Unfortunately, average pool lights require either the running of cables and cords so that they can be supplied with electricity, or the use of expensive batteries. In the case of floating pool lights, you're stuck with batteries – which make them a time consuming and costly item to run. Batteries need replacing, and they are also harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. Pool lights are important, however, as any pool owner knows – for the two reasons previously mentioned, but also for safety.
You might be wondering if there are any other options for illuminating your pool that are more cost effective and easier to work with. There is an option that solves all the problems with pool lamps – solar pool lights.
These lights work by floating on the surface of the water. All day, they collect the sun's energy via solar collectors located on the top of their waterproof case. The collected solar energy charges a rechargeable battery located within the light, and then the solar pool lights are turned on automatically at night via a light sensor. The stored power within the battery powers a LED light which takes very little energy to run – therefore, the pool light can stay on for eight to ten hours at a stretch.
Solar pool lights are excellent safety tools, and because the LED's inside the lights are available in a variety of colors, the lights are also great for decoration. Whether you want to show off your pool and landscaping, be able to swim at night, or just keep the pool lit for safety, solar pool lights are a great way to save money on power as well as have an environmentally friendly light source for your needs.
