Things to Consider When Buying Best Solar Shed Lights

Safety and Durability of the Solar Lights

Safety is always a top priority when buying solar shed lights. Always check the track record and credibility of the manufacturer before buying solar lights for sheds.

If the LED lights get easily damaged it can be dangerous for everyone around. Always ensure that the lights that you choose are long-lasting and of good quality.

Type of Light Required

One of the important factors that you need to consider when making the choice of shed light is the type of light required in the shed. The type of light you will need will depend on the work you plan to do in the shed.

If you want light in the shed only to keep it well lit, you will require a medium type of light. If you plan to use the shed for any work, you will require bright light. When calculating how much light you will require, you will need to look at lumens.

The total amount of visible light that is produced is measured in lumens. When the number of lumens is higher, more light is produced. The recommended lumens of brightness for shed light is 150 – 300 lumens.

Type of Solar Panel 

Choose the type of solar panel that best suits the weather in your region. If your region gets many cloudy days, you should consider a larger photovoltaic panel. This will help you get the most of sunlight.

The panel can be wired to a battery storage system. This will power the solar lights. The size of the battery will depend on the number of lumens you will need for the shed lighting system.

Size of the Shed

The size of the shed is another important factor that you need to consider. If the shed is large, you will need a bigger light. For small areas, you can opt for solar light kits that are appropriate.

Hours of Charge and Operation 

The number of hours needed to completely recharge the batteries is to be taken into consideration when choosing shed lights. Some products require bright sunlight to recharge fully whereas others will be able to recharge even in cloudy weather conditions.

Most shed lights automatically switch on at dusk and switch off at dawn. The hours of operation will depend on the capacity of the batteries. The new generation of batteries are able to hold a charge longer.

Different Types of Shed Solar Lights 

The two basic types of shed solar lights are the separated solar panel and the integrated solar panel. Both these solar panels use the sun to produce energy but produce light differently.

Separated Solar Panel

Separate solar panels have two or more individual components. The waterproof panel that converts sun’s energy into electricity is connected by a detachable cable to a LED light fixture.

The light fixture houses the controller and rechargeable batteries. The fixture has an on/off switch and light sensor. Some may have a motion detector and a brightness switch.

The individual components make this an ideal system for illuminating a shed. The solar panel is mounted outside to maximize solar energy conversion. The LED fixture can be installed outside if all the components are waterproof.

Integrated Solar Panel

An integrated solar panel includes a controller, rechargeable batteries, LED array, and a panel. The solar panel is waterproof. An on and off switch, brightness switch, a motion detector with sensitivity adjustment, and a light sensor are some of the components that help control illumination.

Solar Motion Lights

Motion sensors detect any kind of movement. This is done by projecting an infrared light. When someone or something enters the scanned area, the sensor is tripped. This activates the light and it illuminates the area that is used. The sensors optimize the potential of LED Lights.