{"title":"Solar garden floodlights","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree checks before buying: the actual sunlight at the spot, whether the mounting works on the support, and the direction of the beam toward the area to be lit. A solar garden spotlight has no cable and no electrical work: everything comes down to the panel, the battery and the orientation of the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#zone\"\u003eWhich spotlight for which area\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#puissance\"\u003ePower and beam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ou-installer\"\u003eWhere to install\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#fonctionnement\"\u003eHow it works at night and in winter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#detecteur\"\u003eWith or without a sensor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#format\"\u003eFreestanding, rechargeable or to mount\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=\"#deco\"\u003eMatching your decor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"zone\"\u003eWhich solar garden spotlight should you choose for the area to be lit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA path calls for light aimed at the ground from a wall or a post. A terrace takes a wider light set lower, at seating height. A facade needs a spotlight screwed up high, with a panel clear of the shadows cast by the roof overhang. The area decides, the spec sheet follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar garden lighting: the three questions to ask before buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse first: do you walk through in the dark or sit outside? Surface next: a narrow strip of path and a terrace deck do not call for the same beam opening. Sunlight last: count the hours of direct sun on the future panel, with no branch or wall in the way. A spot shaded for much of the day will draw less reserve from its battery, whatever the quality of the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar garden spotlight or solar garden floodlight: what is the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth terms describe the same kind of device, with a nuance of size and use. The spotlight is compact and adjustable, often screwed in place: it frames a precise area. The floodlight is larger, set on a stand or fixed high, and covers a wider surface. The choice therefore comes down to the surface to be covered, not to the catalogue vocabulary. To compare the families, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/projecteurs\"\u003ethe spotlights family\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-pour-jardin\"\u003eour garden spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea to be lit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended mounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePath or gate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall, post or low stake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam aimed at the ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear panel and well-framed walkway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreestanding or wall light up high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide, soft light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo shadow on the sensor in the evening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade or gable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrewed up high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable beam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight reachable for cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShed and garage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall light under the overhang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort light on detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar exposure of the separate panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorders and beds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStake planted in the ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow, grazing light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable ground, watering not aimed at the panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoolside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed support outside the splash zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndirect light on the wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress protection suited to outdoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"puissance\"\u003eWhat power do you need for powerful solar garden lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe perceived power of powerful solar garden lighting cannot be read from a single figure. It depends on the beam angle, the mounting height, the panel surface and the battery capacity. The 4 solar spotlights in this collection compare on these concrete points, and a small model well aimed lights more usefully than a bigger one placed under a gutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful solar garden lighting: power, output and angle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt comparable output, a tight beam (around 30 degrees) carries far and cuts a clean area: ideal for a path or a gate. A wide beam (around 100 to 120 degrees) mainly lights the ground just in front of it, with no hard spot: more comfortable on a terrace. Mounting height matters as much as the optics. A spotlight set too high lights the tops of the shrubs, too low it dazzles whoever walks toward it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar LED spotlight: why LED changes everything\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLED offers high efficiency in a small volume, which makes it possible to house the emitter in a compact casing and pair it with a small battery. Its small emitting surface suits tight optics, and therefore directionality. It generates little heat and withstands the repeated on and off cycles of a sensor. Discover \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-solaires\"\u003esolar LED spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-d-exterieur-solaires\"\u003esolar outdoor spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou-installer\"\u003eWhere should you install solar outdoor garden lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFix the spotlight where the panel receives sun without shadow: a gable, a clear post, a stake at the edge of a bed. Aim the sensor toward the south when possible. The beam itself goes toward the path or the wall to be highlighted, never toward the neighbour's eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar outdoor garden lighting: facade, post or stake?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe facade is practical when the wall is exposed and the cable run stays short. The gate post puts the light exactly where people pass, generally between 2 and 2.5 metres high for a beam that falls back down. A stake planted in the ground suits beds and borders, with a low light grazing the plants. Think about access height: the panel needs cleaning, so it must stay within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar outdoor lighting: the pitfalls of shadow and orientation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA single branch above the sensor is enough to halve the charge. A roof overhang, a north wall or a growing shrub cut the direct sun without anyone thinking about it. Automatic watering aimed at the panel leaves limescale marks that reduce efficiency. For a wall that stays in shadow, a model with a separate panel, connected by cable to the fixture, solves the problem; the family of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-d-exterieur-led-solaires\"\u003esolar LED outdoor spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e shows the principle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"fonctionnement\"\u003eHow does a solar LED garden spotlight work at night and in winter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel charges a battery during the day, and the electronics release that energy at dusk. In winter, shorter days and overcast skies reduce the charge: the spotlight comes on later or switches off earlier. This is not a fault, it is a lack of reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many hours does a solar spotlight light at night?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo fixed duration: everything depends on the day's sunshine, the panel orientation and the chosen setting. Switching on by detection, a few seconds per pass, saves the battery and lasts longer than continuous lighting. A short timer and a moderate light level are the two most effective levers for extending the operating time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should you do when solar LED garden lighting weakens in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean the panel, clear the branches casting shadow, shorten the timer and check that the fixture is still well aimed after the winds. A dirty sensor and an overly wide detection range explain most drops in brightness. If the casing stays weak despite everything, taking the rechargeable model indoors for a full charge away from the garden is a simple solution; see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-rechargeables\"\u003erechargeable spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"detecteur\"\u003eDo you need a solar spotlight with a motion sensor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor switches the spotlight on when someone passes, then off on its own: the battery lasts longer and the light does not disturb the neighbourhood. On an entrance or a gate, this is the most useful mode. On a terrace used in the evening, continuous lighting or a timer is better suited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated sensor or separate sensor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated sensor forms a single unit, simple to install and adjust. The separate sensor is placed at passage height, while the spotlight stays high to light a wide area: useful when the fixture is perched and ground-level detection would be less reliable. Compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-solaires-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003ea solar spotlight with motion sensor\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003eall motion sensor spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdjusting range and timer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrame the field on the actual walkway, not on the hedge moving in the wind: every unnecessary trigger uses up reserve. A short timer, around thirty seconds to two minutes, is enough to cross a courtyard. Adjust the sensitivity after dusk, on site, to judge the real result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"format\"\u003eFreestanding, rechargeable or mounted solar spotlight: which format should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMounted: on a facade or a post, it lights a stable area all year round. Freestanding: it moves and adjusts in height, handy at the edge of a terrace. Rechargeable: you pick it up by hand and recharge it away from the garden, useful in a shed or as an occasional extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFreestanding solar spotlight: for what use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stand goes where there is no wall, and moves when the gathering spot changes place. It adjusts the height without drilling, which suits a rented terrace or a garden often rearranged. Check stability in the wind, especially with a wide panel, and set it on flat ground. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-sur-pied\"\u003ea freestanding spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-pour-terrasse\"\u003elighting a terrace in the evening\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable solar spotlight: the mobile solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs no mounting at all: you take it to the garage, the workshop or under the awning, then bring it back in to recharge. This is the format for repairs and occasional extra light, not for permanent facade lighting. Remember to put it back out in the sun regularly, otherwise the battery drains without being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreferred use\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\u003eScrewed to the facade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrilling, integrated or separate panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrance, courtyard, house wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel orientation and cable length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreestanding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet on the ground, height adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace, gathering area, outdoor worktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStability in the wind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo mounting, recharged by hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShed, workshop, occasional extra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemember to put it back out to recharge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith motion sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrewed, often near a walkway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGate, path, side access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange adjustment to avoid unnecessary triggers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrewed or freestanding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace atmosphere, decoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChoose a warm white for everyday use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow do you install and maintain solar garden lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation comes down to choosing the spot, drilling if the support is to be screwed, then aiming the panel. A damp cloth on the sensor and on the diffuser twice a year is enough to keep up efficiency. Check the fixings are tight and the seal is sound after a winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you install a solar spotlight without wiring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHold the fixture in place dry, mark the holes, then drill with a bit suited to the support (stone, wood, hollow metal). Check it is level before tightening. On a separate panel, the cable length dictates the distance between the sensor and the casing: measure before drilling. Nothing to connect to the mains, so no conduit to run; \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-etanches\"\u003ewaterproof spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e are fitted the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning the panel and keeping the operating time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarm water and a soft cloth on the sensor, never an abrasive product on the diffuser. Remove leaves and dust from the frame, straighten the panel if it has moved, tighten the screws and check that the casing seal has not hardened. Two passes a year, in spring and autumn, cover the essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"deco\"\u003eHow do you match solar lighting with the decor of the garden and the house?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA black or anthracite finish visually extends a wooden terrace decor or a light facade wall, while a light tone blends into a stone wall. The important thing is to stay within the same family of greys and a warm light on both the house side and the garden side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDecor for a modern kitchen open to the terrace: extending the light outside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the sliding door stays open in the evening, the eye compares the two sources. A warm white in the living room and a cool white on the terrace create a sharp break. Stay around 2700 to 3000 kelvins on both sides, with understated black or anthracite casings that echo the window frames. For indoors, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour full range of light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e lets you align the tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDecor for the kitchen and evening light: staying within the same family of tones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKitchen decor plays on materials and greys; the garden lighting should follow, not contrast. An adjustable spotlight with a tight beam highlights a stone wall or foliage without lighting the whole lawn. A directed warm white is better than a blanket neutral white. For a party atmosphere, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-rgb\"\u003eRGB spotlights for atmosphere\u003c\/a\u003e take over, and for an indoor room \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-pour-chambre\"\u003ea bedroom spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-atelier\"\u003eworkshop lighting\u003c\/a\u003e are chosen on the same principle of tone. See also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe right light fitting for every room in the house\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-jardin\"\u003eLED models for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-garage\"\u003egarage lighting\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-piscine\"\u003epoolside lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering from Designix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: you order a light fitting, you receive it, and you can come back to us if a setting does not give the expected result. Before confirming, go back to the three starting points: sunlight at the spot, possible mounting, beam direction. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-solaires\"\u003esolar spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-jardin\"\u003ethe LED selection for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e to settle on your format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is an LED spotlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED spotlight is a directional light fitting equipped with light-emitting diodes, which concentrates light on a precise area. It is fixed to a wall, a post or a stand, and is used to light a path, a facade or a terrace. The solar version adds a photovoltaic panel and a rechargeable battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan solar panels be installed in a garden?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a small solar panel can be installed in a garden without any connection to the grid: it charges a battery that releases the energy in the evening. It must be aimed at the sun and clear of shadows from foliage or the wall. The panel of a solar spotlight works on the same principle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich solar garden lighting should you choose without a power socket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a spotlight whose panel is exposed to the sun for several hours a day, with a mounting suited to your support. A model with a sensor suits an entrance, a model with continuous lighting suits a terrace. The separate panel helps when the wall holding the spotlight stays in shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes a solar outdoor spotlight work in winter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps working, with less reserve: the days are shorter and overcast skies charge the battery less. The spotlight comes on later or stays on for less time. Cleaning the panel, avoiding shadows and shortening the timer are usually enough to compensate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere should you place a solar garden floodlight so that it lights well?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it high on a clear wall or post, with the panel aimed at the sun, and direct the beam toward the path or the wall to be highlighted. Avoid pointing it at a walkway at night. 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