Solar Post Lights Are Quick, Cheap And Easy To Install

One of the most appealing aspects of using solar powered lights in our gardens and on our patios is that they are quick and easy to install. But it’s a good idea for you to know what’s involved in the installation process before you go out and buy your light fittings. So let’s see what’s involved when it comes to installing solar post lights.

If you buy good quality light fittings, made by a reputable manufacturer, your solar light fittings will be supplied with a manual that will tell you exactly what to do. Always study the manufacturer’s instructions thoroughly before you do the installation because there may be elements that differ from this general guide.

You first step will be to make sure you have the tools required to do the job. If you’ve never done a DIY job before, you may need to go shopping. But the good news is that your shopping list will be short, and the cost of the tools won’t bankrupt you! All you need to install solar post lights is a screwdriver, a wrench or suitable spanner, and an electrical drill with suitable sized drill bits you can use to drill into concrete or another hard surface. If this is a one-off job, borrow a drill from a friend, or hire one.

There are several different types of solar post lights to choose from. Some are tall, others are shorter, and some may be fitted to the wall. Whichever type you choose, you will need a solid base to mount the light on. So if you’re planning to position your light in the middle of your lawn, you will need to do some concrete work. If this is the case, a concrete form will make your job a whole lot easier. All you do it dig a hole, bury the form, mix your concrete, and cast the concrete in the form. Just remember to compact the fresh concrete to get rid of air bubbles, and to level the upper surface once you have cast the concrete.

So now you’re probably asking: “Why would I position solar post lights in the middle of my lawn when there’s a concrete slab next to the house?” The answer is that the slab itself might be suitable, but if it’s in a shady spot, be careful. You need the sun to recharge the batteries that power your solar lights, so you always need to choose locations that get maximum sunlight all year round. More on outdoor solar lights

Having done this, the next step for installing your solar lamp post light is to drill into your flat, solid surface. You will see that there are holes in the base of your post light, and you need to drill holes that will align with these. Screws will be supplied with the light, and the holes will need to be slightly smaller than these screws.
Provided you have purchased a good quality product, your solar post lights will be in a form that you can now slot together following simple instructions. It should be as easy as A, B, C. Once you have assembled your solar lamp post, switch on the switch in the lamp head and charge the battery for two sunny days. Then fit the battery, making sure you have the correct polarity. After this your solar post light will come on when the sun goes down and switch off when the sun comes up again. More on solar lamp posts