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Spots & Built-in · March 2026 · 6 min reading

How to choose a powerful outdoor spot?

Lumens, IP, lighting angle, power supply: the 4 criteria that decide whether your spot survives in winter.

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Team Lumihome
Published on 12 March 2026
How to choose a powerful outdoor spot?

A good outdoor spot is not just an eye-catching one. Four technical criteria determine whether it will really last in time, resist the seasons and deliver the light you need.

1. Lumens, not watts

The wattage indicates the consumption, not the brightness. For the actual brightness, it is the lumen which counts:

  • 10 – 80 lumens: decorative tags, atmosphere
  • 100 – 300 lumens: terminals and aisle appliqués
  • 500 – 1,500 lumens: entrance, garage, parking
  • 2000+ lumens: projectors, large facades, safety

2. The IP index, the only guarantee of waterproofness

The IP is a two-digit code: dust, then water. For external use in France, aim at a minimum IP44. For ground lighting near a gutter or swimming pool, IP65 or more.

Lumihome publishes the exact IP on each product sheet. No marketing round.

3. Solar, 230V or 12V?

Three solutions, three cases of use. The solar is unbeatable for flexibility and zero cost but depends on the sun. The 230V guarantees constant power but requires a connection (and often an electrician). The 12V low voltage is ideal around the swimming pools and for secure self-installation.

4. Manufacturing quality

Failures do not come from LEDs — they come from joints, motion sensor (UV ageing), battery (12 to 24 months on cheap models) and foot (rust). stainless steel or heat-lapped aluminium, with replaceable lithium battery.

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In summary

For an outdoor spot that lasts: lumens adapted to your use, IP44 minimum (65 if direct exposure), consistent power supply with your project, and quality materials. Lumihome masteres the 4 criteria on the entire range.

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Eclairage Solaire

5 false ideas about solar lighting

Lumihome Tips · 6 min reading
5 false ideas about solar lighting

Solar lighting is becoming more and more attractive, but it is still a victim of a bad reputation. Many false truths circulate about it and thus stop consumers who would like to adopt this lighting solution. Therefore we decided to shake the a priori and unravel the true of the false about lighting of the Solar garden lamps. Quickly discover the 5 false ideas to forget about solar lighting. 

1 - It is necessary to be in a sunny area for solar lighting to work

This is not true, of course. Contrary to what one has always believed, solar lighting is suitable for both the southern and northern regions. Solar solutions are not reserved for certain types of climates, or for certain geographical areas. It is enough to understand how solar lighting works to see that this idea is completely wrong. Indeed, solar solutions work thanks to their ability to accumulate sunlight throughout the day, which will then be converted into energy stored in a battery. Even if the weather is cloudy, it is very likely that your lamp has stored enough light on a sunny day to produce enough energy to light your outdoors. In addition, even in cloudy weather, solar solutions can be recharged. It will take them just a little longer. If you choose Lumihome solar lighting, you can benefit from patented solutions, equipped with a unique solar sensor with UV amplifier, which allows excellent quality lighting, even in cloudy weather, or even in low-solar areas. No need to wait until the sun points at the tip of its nose, the daylight of the day is enough to recharge the LI-ION battery of our solutions Explains Christophe Coelho. So you can definitely remove this idea from your head!

2 - Solar lighting offers low lighting power, compared to traditional lighting

This may have been true a few years ago, but today, solar lighting has greatly advanced and is able to offer you a power worthy of traditional lighting. You're not convinced? Just check the number of lumens and consider that a 300 lumen solar lamp is largely capable of lighting your entire garden. Some Lumihome solar lamps are also able to produce up to 600 real lumens. Lumihome has developed a new technology based on the A winning trio: a new generation solar sensor, a battery capable of delivering constant intensity, and ultra efficient LED lighting. With such a combination, you can illuminate a terrace, a walkway or an entrance to a unique and efficient light. So solar lighting has nothing to envy to traditional lighting, you can be sure of it! 

3 - The batteries of solar solutions are unreliable

How many times have you heard that solar solutions were not reliable in time and that their battery did not last long? Again, if this argument was true a few years ago, it is totally wrong today. The biggest progress made on solar lighting is precisely the battery. You will find on the market solar solutions with excellent storage capacity, which then deliver powerful and efficient energy for 7 hours, thus illuminating your garden all night. Moreover, many solar lamps only activate as soon as fall falls. The Lumihome model is equipped with an interchangeable high intensity battery that allows to extend the product's life. They also have an intelligent discharge system that preserves and prolongs the life of the bulbs. So, who said that solar lighting is a good solution for the light bulbs, and the light is not only used to keep the light on the light bulbs, but also to keep the light on the light bulbs. Wasn't reliable in time? 

4 - Solar solutions are not aesthetic

Once again, this idea is completely wrong. Solar lamps have added to their great practicality, a design comparable to traditional lighting solutions. You will find many models, all more neat and well thought out than each other. Bornes, appliques, decorative lamps, recessed spots, projectors... there is something for all tastes. The solar lamp has become a decorative object in its own right thanks to its design that integrates into all environments. 的At Lumihome, we have chosen to offer very sober models that fit perfectly in all exteriors. We have designed solutions as practical as well as elegant, which bring added value to your garden. Our Diva solar terminal, for example, has a sober look and clean lines, for minimalist yet efficient rendering. As for our Luxor terminal, it enjoys remarkable aesthetic refinement. Composed of tense lines, it is timeless and you can't wait guarantees an incomparable rendering, both lit and turned off. Christophe Coelho. 

5 - Lighting solutions are designed with poor quality materials

It is true that you can find very poor quality products on the market, but it is not a generality and above all, it is not suitable for solar lighting. You will also find traditional lighting solutions designed from low-end materials. At Lumihome, all solar solutions are made of stainless steel, not plastic. We give special attention to the selection of materials that make up our solar lamps. All our new ranges undergo rigorous tests that allow us to confirm their resistance to the worst external conditions: heat, humidity, corrosion. Our solutions last over time, thanks in particular to the surface treatment that we add to the factory, which gives them an extreme resistance. Guaranteed 5 years, our luminaires are composed of metal frame, specific seals for better sealing and paint that resists UV and weather explains Christophe Coelho.

 

You will finally have the right information about solar lighting. Practical, reliable and design, it is now an ideal alternative to traditional lighting solutions, and no longer has to be blushed with its power, strength or efficiency. 

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