Given the remoteness of many individual sites from settlements and, as a rule, extremely poor centralized coverage of the territory( and sometimes its complete absence), it is advisable not to rely on local authorities and solve this problem of street lighting at home on their own. Moreover, the owners do not get used to doing everything themselves.
Autonomous water supply, sewerage and the like - is not uncommon not only for summer cottages, but also for out-of-town settlements. The question is - what kind of lighting devices to buy? Much depends on whether the site is electrified or the electricity supply is provided by an autonomous source.
It should be taken into account that the right choice of their type and rational placement will solve several problems:
- make living in the country more convenient;
- to protect yourself and your family from possible injuries in the dark when moving around the site;
- cool the "fervor" of lovers to profit at someone else's expense.
For someone it is also an opportunity to stand out among the other owners, a way to emphasize the "feature", the originality of the site.
Kinds of fixtures
Wall
Are used, as a rule, for sectoral( zone) illumination - an entrance door, approaches to a structure( garage, a shed and so on).
For example, the German model "Mercury".Weight - about 1 kg, under a lamp at 70 watts. The price is 2 500 rubles.
Product of the same manufacturer at 95 W( 2.1 kg).Estimated cost - 3 250 rubles.
"Ground"
From the name it is clear that they are attached to the "legs".Their range is small, so they are more suitable for lighting garden paths, ponds or pavilions( perimeter).
Model "Pluto" at 40 watts. The price is from 2 345 rubles.
On posts( racks)
Such lamps are designed for large enough areas. The choice of a particular model depends on the size of the illuminated area.
The Burgos light fixture with a total power of 285 W lamps costs from 13,440 rubles.
"Mobile"
As a matter of fact, these are portable variants of illuminators. They can be installed on the ground, for this they have sharpened legs-racks. There are models that are equipped with "clips", "ears" and so on. They can be hung on trees, bushes or strung wire. They feed on solar panels( separate or built-in).
With species sorted out, let's move on to more "subtle matter" and consider what you should pay attention to when choosing a reliable street lamp for a country house.
Enclosure material
Specificity of operation( outdoor) imposes additional requirements for strength and durability. If plastic, it is hard enough, if metal, then not corrodible( aluminum, cast iron, "zinc" or more expensive copper).
Degree of protection
Pay attention to the abbreviation "IP" in the accompanying documentation. It shows the degree of protection of the device from dust and liquids. The classification is large enough, so you can limit this recommendation - for the street it is desirable to buy instruments with a numerical value of not lower than 54 .For example, the illuminator, labeled as IP65, is absolutely impenetrable for both dust and rain, at whatever angle they fall on it.
Lamp type
For street lighting, halogen and luminescent are considered to be optimal. But often buyers prefer light-emitting diode fixtures which recently fill up the market( and gradually replace energy-saving lamps).They are distinguished by increased reliability, and their high price is completely compensated by a long period of operation.
Power
Several options:
- from the electrical network( or via a 12-volt transformer).But constantly to "drive" the autonomous generator only for illumination of territory there is no sense;
- from solar panels. They can be built-in or placed separately from the device. The latter option is preferable, since it allows you to orient the elements along the celestial luminary, achieving maximum recharging of the battery.
Well, such things as design, various light diffusers, the color or shape of the luminaire are at the discretion of the owners.
It should be noted that the examples given as examples are examples. The assortment of street lighting is so huge, and manufacturers so often supply the market with new products, that it is simply not worthwhile to focus the reader on specific samples. The main thing is to know what is best for what purpose. Proceeding from this, it is necessary to look for certain models.
Useful advices for
- When choosing and placing devices, it is necessary to take into account the convenience of replacing lamps.
- If it is decided in some places to place lamps that are powered by solar energy, then it is advisable to think about the perspective of their replacement by electrical equipment. After all, one day and on our street( if not yet) there will be a centralized electricity / supply. Is it convenient and possible to dig trenches and lay cables?
