Simply buy them, unpack them, stick them in, and turn them on. Ground spike lights are that straightforward – for the most part, at least. If your lights require a power supply, you will need to plug them in. If, instead, they use the power of the sun as their energy source, you will need to allow them some time to charge up after you remove them from their dark packaging. Spike lights are perfect for anyone who enjoys rearranging and revamping, because you can pick them up and move them around to your heart’s content.
Here’s a quick summary of the advantages of ground spike lights:
Add beautiful accents to your garden during the evening hours
Safely illuminate gardens and access roads
Showcase plants, sculptures, and water features
Make your garden parties even more beautiful
Frame your terrace with beautiful lighting accents
Can spike lights be mains-powered?
You can choose – electricity or solar power. If you plan on using a power supply for your ground spike lights, there may be some limitations in terms of outdoor garden design. The length of the cables can stop you from achieving the look that you desire. So, it's very important to check the cable length before buying your lights. It is best to check in advance whether the design that you have in mind for your garden is actually achievable.
Can ground spike lights be solar-powered?
Solar-powered spike lights offer far greater flexibility than wired lights. With these lights, short cables won’t spoil your design fun, but the shade and cloudy days just might. This is because ground spike lights need to be able to charge up using solar energy during the day in order to shine like stars at night. It is important to make sure your design concept allows for them to be placed in areas that receive enough sunlight. You should think carefully about where you plan to place solar-powered ground spike lights before buying them. If they’re intended for a shaded corner, it might be best to consider ground spike lights with power connections. Same applies for security lighting which must not fail to deliver desired brightness level – even on a cloudy day.
Tip: If you prefer the solar-powered option but you are afraid that your light will run out of steam, just try Sun’Connec. This hybrid system will automatically switch to a power supply if the sun’s energy has not been powerful enough during the day.
Can spike lights have motion detectors?
Do you want a light that only comes on when you need it? Well, that’s exactly what you get with a practical motion detector. If this is a must-have for you, make sure you include it in your search filter, because not every ground spike light has this feature. The advantages of spike lights with motion detectors include conserving the battery, saving electricity and, of course, additional security. Whenever you walk through your garden, they light the way for you immediately, so you don’t trip and burglars will be deterred by the sudden light that comes on when they step onto your property. Last but not least, motion detectors simply provide convenience, since you no longer have to switch the light on manually.
Which bulbs are the most suitable?
If you want to protect your wallet, or better yet, the environment, then LEDs are the perfect choice. With mains-powered ground spike lights, you will see the difference in your electricity bill. With solar-powered ground spike lights, LEDs help to conserve the battery. This means that they will stay lit up for longer. LEDs are the best option for lights with motion detectors: Like the motion detector itself, they help you to save energy, and the bulb achieves 100 % brightness as soon as you switch it on. This is just not possible with an energy-saving bulb.
Are ground spike lights also available as a set?
One light’s just not enough? We can understand that. You can either fill your online shopping cart up with several individual ground spike lights or choose from practical sets. From two-light sets to six-light sets, we’ve got all the options. Good to know: Some of the sets have to be fitted with a separate solar module that supplies power to all of the ground spike lights at the same time.
Why is stainless steel recommended?
When it comes to stainless steel, you can’t go wrong - especially outdoors. This is where you notice the metal’s most important attribute: it is extremely robust. But, of course, it also looks very stylish. Here are the advantages of stainless steel at a glance:
Aesthetic highlight
Very easy to clean
Corrosion-resistant
Very durable
Endures all temperatures
Which IP code should spike lights have?
Just as with other outdoor lights, you have to consider the IP code that your spike lights require, because you certainly don’t want to have to worry about them every time it rains. Since ground spike lights are positioned on the ground, and rather exposed, they should have an IP code of IP44 or above – higher is always better, but you should never choose anything lower for this type of light.
With an IP code of IP44, your light is protected against water spray and foreign bodies larger than one millimetre. For more information about IP codes, please refer to the following table:
Digit IP4X4
Solid particle protection
0
No protection
1
Effective against solid foreign objects ≥ 50 mm
2
Effective against solid foreign objects ≥ 12,5 mm
3
Effective against solid foreign objects ≥ 2,5 mm
4
Effective against solid foreign objects ≥ 1 mm
5
Dust protected
6
Dust tight
Digit IP4X
Liquid ingress protection
0
No protection
1
Protection against dripping water (vertically falling drops)
2
Protection against dripping water when tilted at 15°
3
Protection against spraying water
4
Protection against splashing of water
5
Protection against water jets
6
Protection against powerful water jets
7
Protection against temporary immersion
8
Protection against continuous immersion
Got more questions about spike lights? Then please feel free to contact one of our specialists for further information. You can reach our specialists by phone at 020 3514 3658or via our contact form.
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