Everybody enjoys Christmas. It is a time to get together happily with friends and family while avoiding the cold and dark outside. By putting up Christmas decorations and lights we create a beautiful atmosphere that people of all ages enjoy. Nowadays many families are worried about the rising cost of their electricity bills. To ensure that the Christmas season doesn't unduly add to the burden, you can now install solar Christmas lights. Over the last couple of years these have found favor with many families throughout the country.
At first glance solar Christmas lights appear the same as the usual Christmas lights. The only difference is that you do not need to plug them into your power supply. Instead the energy that is required by the LEDs and bulbs comes from solar cells and batteries.
Many people may not be aware that even in the middle of winter the sun still provides enough energy to produce electricity. This is even true on a cloudy day. The solar cells with store the energy in a battery or two so that even at night the lights will function.
Apart from the obvious financial savings that are had by using this renewable source of energy, another important factor is that you know that you are not contributing to environmental problems.
As with the old fashioned Christmas lights, the solar Christmas lights can be bought in many different sizes, designs, styles, and colors. There are some that can be continuously on and others that will switch on and off to give a flickering appearance. Usually the controller board has settings so that you can choose when they will turn themselves on and for how long.
Most brands can be safely used both indoors and outdoors. They are capable of working in any weather and conditions. They look perfect when they are attached to trees, porches, guttering, and garden accessories. If you choose to use them inside your house you must remember to leave the solar cell outdoors! You can even use them for other occasions such as birthday parties.
There are two main types of solar Christmas lights. There are the rope lights that have a row of LEDs contained in a transparent plastic tube, these look delightful when hanging from a door frame or window. The other option is string lights; these are better suited for trees and walls. All can add to a beautiful display that improves your Christmas experience.
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Before you buy anything online, be sure you check Steve Schafer's great free report on solar lights , and solar Christmas lights
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