There are three common styles of pond lighting used when designing a pond lighting system. These include submersible lighting, floating lights and land based accent lights.
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Pond owners looking for a good way to add nighttime ambiance to their
outdoor water features should consider pond lighting. There are a huge variety
of pond lighting options that can transform a dark and uninviting outdoor
space into a brilliant, inviting and breathtaking evening paradise. The experts
at your local pond supply store can help guide you through all the options and
things to consider when adding pond lighting. It is, however, important to
remember that great care must be taken when working with water and
electricity. Unless you are having your lighting installed by a professional
electrician, it is advised you only use solar powered or low voltage fixtures
when working near ponds or other water features.
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•A pond lighting system consists of low voltage pond lights and a
transformer, which are connected by low voltage cable. For years there
have been two alternatives when choosing low voltage lighting -- Light
Emitting Diodes (LED) and Halogen.
•Halogen lights, while initially less expensive than LED lights, tend to
burn out faster and use more electricity which makes them a more
expensive option in the long run. Halogen bulbs also only put out
roughly a third the light of a comparable LED light.
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•LED, in comparison, not only puts out considerably more light
than halogen bulbs, they consume a fraction of the energy halogen
bulbs do and have a lifespan ten times that of halogens. Although
they cost more upfront, over time they are a much better value.
Because of this LED lights have become the preferred choice for
ponds and water features.
•There are three common styles of pond lighting used when
designing a pond lighting system. These include submersible
lighting, floating lights and land based accent lights.
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•Submersible waterproof lighting elements are designed to be
placed underwater. Not only do they generate a glowing effect in the
pond’s water, they also highlight a pond’s fish and plants.
•Submersible pond lighting is also excellent for illuminating
waterfalls and fountains, and they are available in a wide variety of
colors and intensities.
•For them to look their best your pond water must be clear and free
of debris. If your pond water has any debris the lights can make the
water appear murky or cloudy.
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•Floating pond lights are another style of pond lighting. Designed
to literally float on the surface of your pond, these lights follow the
prevailing current of the pond, moving in irregular patterns.
•There are a number of styles of floating lights available, including
large floating spheres, illuminated water lilies, and an assortment of
brilliant floating flowers to name just a few.
•Since this style of lighting is free floating, solar powered fixtures
are popular for floating pond lighting, eliminating power cords that
would otherwise prevent the lights from floating freely.
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•Land based accent lights are designed to frame the borders of the
pond and to accent selected backyard features such as rocks, trees and
shrubs.
•These lights can also be used to great effect for lighting waterfalls in
place of submersible lights, creating a beautiful shimmering effect.
•Land based accent lights are also ideal for illuminating paths and
walkways around your pond, making them safer to use at night. These
are also available in both low voltage and solar powered fixtures
depending on your needs.
8. True Pump & Equipment has been serving Denver
since 1972. All of their sales staff are pond owners
and share your passion for water gardening! They
have an extensive knowledge of ponds, water
features, aquatic plants and fish and they are here
to put their experience and passion to work for you.
For more information on True Pump please call
800-999-9021 or visit www.truepump.com.
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