{"title":"Solar LED bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eCheck three things before buying an outdoor solar light bulb: the base of the socket already in place, the exposure of the panel the model includes and the protection rating on its data sheet. A solar bulb does not connect to the mains: it recharges during the day and lights up in the evening, which makes it suitable for the garden, terrace or balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#fonctionnement\"\u003eHow an outdoor solar light bulb works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ou-installer\"\u003eWhere to install an outdoor solar light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#culot\"\u003eWhich base to choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumiere\"\u003eWhich light for the evening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#solaire-ou-classique\"\u003eSolar or classic light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#entretien\"\u003eInstalling and maintaining\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#autonomie\"\u003eHow long it lights up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"fonctionnement\"\u003eHow does an outdoor solar light bulb work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor solar light bulb combines a small photovoltaic panel, a battery and the LED in the same housing, or in a separate housing connected by a cable. The panel charges the battery during the day; most often, a twilight sensor switches the light on in the evening. Without direct sunlight, the reserve does not replenish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor solar light bulb: what happens at nightfall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor cell detects the drop in evening light and closes the circuit: the LED lights up without intervention. In the morning, it switches off and the battery resumes charging. This cycle is self-contained, with no timer to set and no socket to provide. The panel must stay clear, otherwise the cycle stops for lack of reserve. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/ampoules-d-exterieur-led\"\u003eBulbs intended for outdoor use\u003c\/a\u003e carry this electronics in the base or in a remote housing, to be chosen according to the space available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSelf-adhesive outdoor solar LED lamps: the case of models without a base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese models stick to a wall, a railing or a balcony post, and combine panel, battery and LED in a single puck. No socket, so no diameter constraint: the mounting becomes the main criterion. On a damp or dusty wall, the adhesive holds poorly, and a screw or a separate bracket remains safer. A model in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-en-verre\"\u003eglass\u003c\/a\u003e is easier to clean than a plastic diffuser dulled by the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou-installer\"\u003eWhere to install an outdoor solar LED light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor solar LED light is installed where its panel sees the sky for a good part of the day: terrace, balcony, path, exposed facade, shed. The shade of a wall or a tree reduces charging. To light an entrance without running an electrical line, a solar spotlight with a detector is often enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor solar LED spotlight: for a path, a gate or a wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe spotlight is mounted high up, above the traffic area, and its detector sweeps the path or the approach to the gate. Set the range so that it reacts to a visitor and not to branches. The panel glass stays facing the sky, never under a canopy. For a consistent look on a facade, compare finishes in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe lighting range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor solar LED lamps: terrace, balcony and relaxation areas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a terrace, the priority is atmosphere: an outdoor dinner, an armchair for reading, a set table. A lantern or a pendant with an open shade works better than a floodlight. Beware of a solid shade: it hides the panel and cuts off charging. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules\"\u003ebulb catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e lets you compare the light effects before making your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich solar model for which outdoor use\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to install it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint of caution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar bulb with a base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLantern, terrace pendant, socket light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase, runtime, switching mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe panel must stay exposed, not under a shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar spotlight with detector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePath, gate, facade wall, entrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel orientation, detector range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid the shade of a tree or canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-adhesive solar lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalcony, railing, smooth wall, shed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracket and cleanliness of the surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe adhesive holds less well on a damp wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative solar light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace, garden, coffee table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle, colour, mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not place it in a flood-prone area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString lights with remote panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGazebo, pergola, tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable length, panel exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep the cable accessible for cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"culot\"\u003eWhich base to choose for an outdoor solar light bulb?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base depends on the socket already in place: E27 for most garden lights and pendants, E14 for small globes and wall lights, GU10 or GU5 for spotlights, G9 for decorative lights. If the solar model uses this base, it screws in like a classic bulb, with no mains connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor solar LED bulb with E27 or E14 base: what the socket changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe large E27 base accepts the widest bulbs, and therefore the most generous batteries: it is the standard format for terrace lanterns. The small E14 fits globes and compact wall lights, with less room for the electronics. Measure the socket diameter before ordering, then pick from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-e27\"\u003eE27 base models\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-e14\"\u003esmall E14 sockets\u003c\/a\u003e depending on the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e12V or 220V LED bulbs: why a solar one needs no voltage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA solar bulb connects to neither 12V nor 220V: it runs on its own low-voltage battery. The base question remains useful for the mechanics, not for the power supply. If you are looking for a bulb for an existing circuit, turn to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-12v\"\u003e12V low-voltage bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-220v\"\u003e220V bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, which do not recharge in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE27: lanterns, terrace pendants, garden lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE14: globes, wall lights, small decorative lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGU10 and GU5: recessed or track spotlights, depending on the model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG9: decorative lights with a slim socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat light should an outdoor solar light bulb give in the evening?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a terrace or a garden, a warm white between 2700 K and 3000 K remains comfortable and does not harden faces. An amber tint or a bulb with a visible filament gives a more decorative effect. Cool white, on the other hand, turns plants blue and tires the eyes late in the evening: keep it for traffic areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm white 2700K or 3000K: which atmosphere in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2700 K recalls the incandescent bulb: soft light, relaxed faces, plates that stay appetising. 3000 K, a little sharper, keeps this warmth while lighting a path or an outdoor worktop better. For an outdoor dinner, prefer the first; for moving around without tripping, the second. Compare the effects in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-2700k\"\u003e2700K warm white bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-3000k\"\u003e3000K bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber tint, retro bulbs and filament: the decorative effect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmber glass tints the light and draws a warm halo on the foliage: ideal in a visible lantern. A filament bulb shows off the visible source, provided the light is open, otherwise the filament cannot be seen. These finishes are about atmosphere, not legibility. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-coloris-ambre\"\u003eamber finishes\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-retro\"\u003eretro spirit\u003c\/a\u003e pair well with terrace lanterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eChoosing the light colour for outdoor use\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it changes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood to know\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm white 2700 K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft light, close to the classic bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace, garden lounge, evening meals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe most versatile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm white 3000 K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA little sharper, without being cold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePath, entrance, outdoor worktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA good compromise between legibility and atmosphere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmber tint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, decorative hue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLantern, visible pendant, atmosphere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe effect is more colourful than neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite tint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlends into a discreet light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall light, spotlight, modern light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the transparency of the diffuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulb with visible filament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe filament outlines the source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor chandelier, terrace pendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep it for open lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"solaire-ou-classique\"\u003eSolar bulb or classic LED light: what to choose depending on the room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA solar bulb does not replace a ceiling light: indoors, it does not receive enough daylight to recharge. For a living room, a kitchen or a hallway, keep a mains-powered LED light and reserve solar for outdoor use, unless a model is explicitly designed for both uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving room ceiling light, kitchen and ceiling lighting: the selection criteria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a living space, think in terms of surfaces and uses: a wide ceiling light illuminates evenly, a more compact model marks out a corner. The base determines your freedom to change the bulb later, and dimmer compatibility decides evening comfort. For living rooms, start from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-pour-salon\"\u003eliving room bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and check the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-a-variateur\"\u003edimmer-compatible models\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChandelier, wall light and strip: the case of living rooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA chandelier shows off a visible source: prefer \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-a-filament\"\u003efilament bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-g9\"\u003eG9 bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e for slim sockets. A wall light illuminates a passage or highlights a wall. For a niche or a piece of furniture, a cuttable LED strip is cut only on the marked points, never between two: the following section would no longer light up. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules\"\u003ebulb catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e remains the basis for comparing bases and colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow to install and maintain an outdoor solar light bulb?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoint the panel south, tilted to catch the light, with nothing masking it. Clean the panel glass regularly, more often under trees. In winter, bring in models sensitive to frost or shelter them, and check the battery contacts before the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor solar light bulb: where to fix the panel so it charges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel is placed high up, clear of shadows cast by the wall, the gutter or vegetation. Avoid sticking it under a roof overhang: it sees little sky and charges poorly. If the cable allows, move the panel to the sunniest point and keep the lamp near the area to be lit. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eDesignix lights\u003c\/a\u003e are also chosen with this installation constraint in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintaining the panel and battery of an outdoor solar lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA damp cloth on the glass is enough; abrasive products scratch the surface and reduce efficiency. From time to time, check that the screws and contacts have not turned green. A battery that no longer lasts the night often signals insufficient charging before it is worn out. For outdoor use, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-d-exterieur-led\"\u003ebulbs intended for outdoor use\u003c\/a\u003e and their protection rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns accepted and Designix customer service: you order with peace of mind, and the team answers before and after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"autonomie\"\u003eHow long does an outdoor solar light bulb light up?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuntime depends on the day's sunshine, the battery capacity and the selected mode. A cloudy night or a shaded panel shortens the lighting. Detection mode, which only switches on when someone passes, lasts longer than continuous lighting. No fixed duration can be guaranteed from one model to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRuntime: what makes it vary from one night to the next\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree factors count: the duration of direct sunshine, the condition of the battery and the lighting setting. A December day charges less than a June day, and a partially shaded panel produces little even in fine weather. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-12v\"\u003e12V low-voltage bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e show the difference between a wired circuit and an on-board reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetection mode or continuous lighting: which to choose for an entrance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an entrance or a gate, detection mode limits consumption and is less startling than a permanent light. For a terrace dinner, continuous lighting remains more comfortable, provided you charged it the day before. A classic \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-1\"\u003eLED bulb model\u003c\/a\u003e depends on neither the sky nor the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart by noting the base of your socket and the exposure of your wall, then choose your model from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our lights\u003c\/a\u003e: the grid shows the current price and the specifications of each reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between an LED bulb and a normal bulb?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic incandescent bulb heats a filament to give light; an LED converts electricity directly into light, heats less and lasts longer. The solar version adds a panel, a battery and a sensor: it produces its own electricity and needs no socket. Light quality is read on the colour temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a solar panel be recharged with a lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, no. A photovoltaic panel expects daylight, far more intense than that of an indoor lamp. Pointing a lamp at it does not usefully recharge the battery. To test a model indoors, better to place it behind an exposed window or follow the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCuttable LED strip: how does it work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cuttable LED strip has marks at regular intervals. Cut only on these lines, never between two: the following section would no longer light up. Then reconnect with a connector designed for the strip, respecting the indicated polarity. A non-cuttable strip cannot be cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan an outdoor solar light bulb be installed in an LED ceiling light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the base matches, the bulb screws in, but it will not recharge: a closed ceiling light does not let enough daylight through. It then loses the point of solar. For a living room or kitchen ceiling light, a mains-powered LED bulb remains the logical solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre outdoor solar LED lamps resistant to rain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all depends on the protection rating on the product data sheet: the higher the IP number, the better the device is protected against water and dust. A model intended for outdoor use carries this mention; an indoor model placed outside may fail. 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