Your garden street light is something that you never really think about until one of them breaks down after some years. At this point, you can either buy a new one or try to fix it. We recommend the latter as it will save you a lot of money. Here are some factors to consider when buying street light.
1. Power usage
Most garden street lights use a 60 watt bulb. The more wattage, the brighter the light you need. Since energy is money, it’s worth investing in a light with higher wattage to save money. Remember that all electric costs are related to the length of the circuit and not always to the wattage bulb. A 100-watt bulb will eat up 20% more electricity compared with a 40-watt bulb, but you will probably save money over time because it will consume more power in time.
2. Bulb life
A good street light bulb should last between five and ten years, although it could be longer if you take care of it. This is to ensure that your money is not overspent by maintaining a good quality light. Most of the time, a higher wattage bulb lasts up to 10 years, but we recommend replacing every eight to ten years because the newer bulbs are more expensive and old bulbs can be recycled. If you want to do this for free, it’s easy. First, you will have to get a light bulb recycling scheme in your area. Once you have one, all you need to do is drop the old light bulbs in an appropriate container. Most firms use glass jars or paper bags as ‘bins’.
3. If it rotates
Some of the newer lights do not move and are fixed in a single position. If this is the case for your street light, it is likely that it will cost less to fix if anything happens to your motor than buying a new one. If you do not want to fix your light and you can afford a new one, it will be cheaper.
So, these are the factors you should consider while buying a garden street light. By now, you should have an idea of how to choose the right light for your garden.
