Exterior Outdoor Lighting And Its Maintenance

Did you know that by spending a few minutes two or three times a year, you can greatly extend the life of your carefully selected garden lights? In the UK, the main causes of damage to outdoor lighting are condensation and the good old British weather. As a result, a routine maintenance is recommended so you will have outdoor lighting that will look good and give you many years of trouble free service.

Routine maintenance inspections on outdoor lighting should include, at a minimum, the following points:

• Clean and check the light bulbs and fittings. Keep in mind that a cheap LED light won’t last very long either, so always get your outdoor light bulbs from a reputable retailer.
  
  
• Check for damage and re-evaluate fittings angles. Tweak the angles and change the positioning until you get the right balance. It’s expected that one goes through several trials and errors before they achieve the right angle for the fittings. As a result, it is good to tweak the angles and change the positioning every once in a while until you get the right balance. 
  
  
• Reposition fixtures as needed.
  
  
• Inspect all wiring.
  
  
• Adjust timers and check the lights. If you’ve got your LED lighting on continuously, then they won’t last anywhere near as long which in turn will drive up energy costs and the lights themselves will feel the strain of being switched on permanently. Investing into PIR products might be a bigger up front cost, however, in the long run it will save you money. 

What Type Of Lighting Is Best For Outdoors?

Having a good idea of where you want to place your lights will help shape the type of outdoor lighting you need. There's' various options to light pathways and other access areas. Often times, tubular fittings are used as not only are the electrical connections hidden to create a sleek and contemporary finish, they provide a subtle ambient glow and direct light. For instance, take a look at our newest Oberon collection. It consist of a selection of outdoor IP54 fixtures which are created from slim tubular forms. This simple yet sleek design ensures that this contemporary design is suitable for any garden motif.

We here at EMA Lighting offer expert advice to make sure you know how to maintain and enhance your outdoor lighting solutions. Our lighting showroom employees understand the importance of both aesthetics and functionality. Whether you're looking to light up a pathway, highlight important architectural features, or create relaxing ambiance in your outdoor space, we have the insights and solutions to meet your requirements.