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June 17, 2008Posted in: Solar Lighting
So you'd like to place a motion flood light somewhere on your property but don't want to pay an electrician to run a wire? A solar motion detector light may be the best way to go!
These lights are made possible by three innovations: cheap solar panels, improved rechargeable battery technology, and low-power (but very bright) LEDs. The can be mounted just about anywhere you think is necessary to maintain good security on your property.
Some models come with an attached solar panel that can be pointed toward the south, whereas others come with a separate mounting bracket and cable to permit placing the light in areas where the sun might never be terrible strong. Typically the included cables are fifteen feet long, which in nearly all circumstances should be sufficient to place the solar panel in a well-lit position. As an example, if you were planning to place the light under the north-facing eaves of your roof, you could run the cable up, out or around to a position where the panel could receive better solar light.
