{"title":"50-meter outdoor string lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eCount on a single 50m outdoor string lights strand to cover a facade, a pergola or several trees, and choose it first by its protection rating: IP44 under a canopy, IP65 on a wall exposed to rain. Then come the available power supply and the spacing of the light points, which decide the look before style does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"choisir\"\u003eHow do you choose an outdoor string light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart from the use: lighting a terrace for dinner outside, highlighting a facade or decorating a tree does not call for the same lights. Then check the protection rating, the available power supply and the spacing of the light points, then the length. Style comes only afterwards, once the rest holds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e50m outdoor string lights professional: cable, connectors and light points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver a long length, what sets a solid series apart comes down to three things you can feel by hand: a flexible but thick cable that does not flatten when pulled taut, connectors that screw or click firmly into place, and evenly spaced light points. A 50-metre strand with sockets every two metres does not give the same wash of light as a model with closely spaced sockets: the first draws a line, the second makes a real courtyard light. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlande-exterieur\"\u003estring lights made to live outdoors\u003c\/a\u003e clearly state their protection and their power method, two pieces of information worth more than any promise of atmosphere. On consumption, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003elow-consumption LED string lights\u003c\/a\u003e give off little heat and can be left on for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrivate use or party decor: the questions to ask beforehand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA family terrace string light stays up for months; a party string light is put up and packed away. Ask yourself whether the strand must withstand winter wind or only a single evening, whether it will be seen up close or from afar, and whether you are willing to run an extension lead. For a Christmas tree or indoors, a light series is enough; for a hedge or a gate, you need a series that holds the distance and a fixing that does not give way at the first gust of wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"exterieur\"\u003eHow do you know whether a string light can go outside?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information is on the label: an IP44 rating allows sheltered outdoor use, an IP65 stands up to water spray and rain. Also look at the plug and the transformer, often the weak point of the setup: they must stay sheltered, out of reach of puddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP44 and IP65 ratings: read the label before buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first digit concerns solids, the second water. In practice, an IP44 is fine under a canopy or in a conservatory, where spray is rare. An IP65 withstands direct rain and jets, which is what you need for a facade, a hedge or a tree. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003eIP44 string lights for a covered terrace\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip65\"\u003ehigh-protection IP65 models\u003c\/a\u003e are told apart by this marking, not by the look of the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich protection rating for which location\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint to watch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered terrace, canopy, conservatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains or 24V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe plug stays sheltered from spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade and wall exposed to rain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains or 24V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector and transformer protected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHedges, trees, garden ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V low voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo connection stays in water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden corner with no socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar or rechargeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel or battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuntime depends on sun and season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe weak point of an outdoor setup: connectors and transformer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA waterproof string light that is badly connected remains a fragile setup. Route the cable back up so water flows away from the connections, place the transformer under a ventilated shelter, and keep the plug out of reach of splashes. A connector sitting in a puddle cancels the benefit of an IP65.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"longueur\"\u003eWhat length of string light do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the actual run with a string, adding the returns and the drops: a large format suits a garden, a facade or a pergola, whereas a narrow terrace needs less. Always take a little more than the measured run, never less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a large 50-metre format really covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty metres is the width of a courtyard crossed from post to post, a house facade highlighted over two levels, or three trees linked together with returns. Count the drops: every run from top to bottom uses up length without lighting any more. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-guinguette\"\u003eguinguette string lights with round bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e look good on a pergola, where the spacing is seen from below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e50m outdoor string lights icicle: for tall facades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical drops dress a facade, a balcony or a tall tree, and are judged by the length of the falls. Allow a solid anchor point at the top, then check that the drops do not come down to face height. For a stairway or a handrail, other series are better suited: see the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003estring lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installer\"\u003eHow do you install and tension a 50-metre string light outside?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 50-metre cable that hangs puts strain on its connections: tension it from one fixed point to the other with a stainless steel cable or a turnbuckle, keeping a slight slack. Fix it regularly, above walking height, and keep the plug under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHooks, turnbuckles and posts: three fixings that hold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screw hook suits wood and render, provided you choose a size that goes into the surface. The stainless steel cable turnbuckle links two distant points and takes the tension instead of the strand. Posts or stakes planted in the garden act as relays when no wall is available. A fixing roughly every five metres is enough to avoid sag, adjusted to the weight of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCable height and tension: the mistakes to avoid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot too high, or the light is lost; not too low, or you catch the cable. Above a table, a height of around two metres lets the light points show without getting in the way. Avoid pulling it tight like a rope: sockets do not like tension. For a ramp or a climb, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-escalier\"\u003estring lights for stairs and climbs\u003c\/a\u003e are fixed shorter and follow the handrail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you worked out your run and your IP rating? Compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eranges of string lights\u003c\/a\u003e on these two criteria, with light colour last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"puissance\"\u003eWhat power do you need for an outdoor string light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a decorative LED string light, power stays low: it is the number of light points and the cable length that count, not the watts. Add up the wattages if several string lights share the same line and compare with the rating shown on the plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e220V or 24V LED string lights: which power supply outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMains connects the series directly to a protected socket: simple, provided the socket is nearby. Low voltage 24V puts a transformer between the mains and the string light, which makes long lengths and damp areas safer, provided the transformer is housed under cover. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-220v\"\u003eseries connected to the mains at 220V\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-24v\"\u003e24V low-voltage versions\u003c\/a\u003e cover these two cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeveral lengths on one socket: what to check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the rating of the socket or circuit breaker feeding the line, add up the wattages shown on each series and keep a margin. If you need to chain two string lights, check that the connectors allow it and that the connection stays protected from rain. A point that flickers or a warm cable signals an overloaded line: switch off and spread the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"alimentation\"\u003e50m outdoor string lights solar or mains?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar avoids running a line to an isolated corner of the garden, with a runtime that depends on sun and season; mains or a 24V low voltage supply stays more consistent, including in winter and on long 50-metre series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar outdoor string lights: what changes in winter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn December, a panel placed in shade or under an overcast sky recharges little: the string light stays on for less time. Point the panel due south, clear it of foliage and accept a quieter season. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-solaire\"\u003ecable-free solar string lights\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-solaires\"\u003esolar LED string lights for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e suit a hedge or a gate far from any socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable LED string lights: for corners with no socket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA battery recharges indoors and the string light is then placed where a cable would get in the way: balcony, garden table, rented pergola. Build the recharge into your routine and store the charging cable under cover. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-rechargeables\"\u003erechargeable string lights you can move around\u003c\/a\u003e also work indoors, from one room to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich power supply for a 50-metre string light\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it brings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it requires\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V mains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect connection to a socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtected outdoor socket nearby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace, facade, courtyard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V low voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong series powered by a transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransformer to house under cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong length, garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo cable to run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuntime depends on sun and season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolated garden corner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaced and moved with no installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular recharging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalcony, table, area with no socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"couleur\"\u003eLight colour for a living room: how do you match indoors and outdoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm white brings the string light close to living room light and warms a stone facade; cool white lights more sharply and suits walkways. Staying in the same white family on both sides avoids a contrast that cuts the terrace off from the living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm white, cool white, multicolour: the effect on a facade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm white, around 2700 to 3000 kelvins, leans towards amber: it flatters stone, wood and vegetation, and ages well on an old facade. A cool white, above 4000 kelvins, picks out outlines and reads from afar, useful for a path or a large volume, less gentle near a table. Multicolour gives a party atmosphere that is very readable at a distance, provided it is consistent with the colours of the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e50m outdoor string lights cool white: for whom, for what?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool white suits entrances you want crisp and pale facades where amber would turn yellow. It dazzles if a point comes to eye height: keep it high or in drops. Indoors, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-murale-chambre\"\u003ebedroom wall string light\u003c\/a\u003e in warm white naturally extends the terrace, in the same family as the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eLED string lights\u003c\/a\u003e chosen for outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"applique\"\u003eOutdoor terrace wall light: what light should you add around a string light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 50-metre string light provides the decor and the distance; near the door, an outdoor wall light provides the useful light for reading a key or moving around. Choose it in the same white as the string light, with a protection rating suited to the facade, and connect both to separate controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWall string light and wall light: two lights, two roles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe string light draws a line and creates depth; the wall light illuminates a precise area. One wall light near the door, another above an outdoor kitchen worktop, and the string light for the rest: the terrace becomes readable without being lit like a stadium. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-lumineuse-mural\"\u003ewall string lights to mount on a wall\u003c\/a\u003e complete this setup when a stretch of wall is left bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA single white family from the door to the end of the garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo colour temperatures that meet create a visible break. Take warm white as the common thread, and reserve cool white for walkways. To find the wall light that matches, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e and compare the finishes with the facade. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-escalier\"\u003estring light for stairs and climbs\u003c\/a\u003e can also softly light a side entrance without competing with the wall light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow do you maintain and store a 50-metre string light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore winter storage, switch off the power, dust the cable, check the connections and let it dry completely before storing. Wind it without folding onto a wide reel, store it dry and test the string light before putting it back up: a dead point is easier to spot when laid flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore winter: switch off, clean, dry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug first, then wipe the cable with a damp cloth, avoiding the sockets. Inspect the connectors, tighten anything that screws and replace a burnt-out bulb if the model allows. Let it dry flat, in the air, before any storage: moisture trapped in a tight reel damages the contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWind without folding so the string light comes back intact in spring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide reel, or failing that a cut-out cardboard, avoids the tight angles that strain the wires. Store it dry, away from frost, and note the length on the label so you do not mix it up next year. When putting it back up, first plug it in flat to check, then fix it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service support you from choice to installation. To equip the rest of the house, compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall Designix lights\u003c\/a\u003e and find \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003ethe whole range of string lights\u003c\/a\u003e by use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the best outdoor string light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe one whose protection rating matches where it will live: IP44 under a canopy, IP65 on a facade or in an exposed garden. Add a power supply suited to the distance from the socket and a spacing of light points that you like from afar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich outdoor string light is waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA string light marked IP65 withstands water spray and rain; an IP44 is fine for a sheltered outdoor setting. Waterproofing depends as much on the cable as on the connectors and the transformer, which must stay out of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat standard applies to outdoor lighting string lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA product intended for outdoor use carries an IP protection rating on its packaging or instructions, and a power supply designed for that use. Trust this marking rather than the look of the cable, and keep the plug out of reach of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I find outdoor string lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Designix, the selection is organised by use: outdoor string lights, guinguette string lights, solar or low-voltage versions. The choice is made on the protection rating and the type of power supply, then on style and light colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eE27 outdoor bulb: how do you choose one for a string light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the string light accepts screw-in E27 bulbs, choose models intended for outdoor use, with a base that screws in firmly. Check the light colour before ordering several: it is what sets the atmosphere of the whole string light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"50m outdoor string lights: choosing, installing and matching the large format\",\"description\":\"50m outdoor string lights: understand the IP rating, the number of light points and the fixing before choosing, then install without mistakes.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlande-lumineuse-exterieur-50-metres\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"name\":\"Designix\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\"},\"speakable\":{\"@type\":\"SpeakableSpecification\",\"cssSelector\":[\"h1\",\"h2\"]}},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Lighting\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"String lights\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlande\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"50m outdoor string lights: choosing, installing and matching the large format\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlande-lumineuse-exterieur-50-metres\"}]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the best outdoor string light?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The one whose protection rating matches where it will live: IP44 under a canopy, IP65 on a facade or in an exposed garden. 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