To enlighten your outsiders, you can find many solutions. lighted external terminals. They allow both to mark an alley, to illuminate a terrace, or to highlight vegetation.
But be careful, each model has its own assets and not all terminals are necessarily adapted to your needs. Indeed, you will not choose the same lighting solution to mark a path or to illuminate the surroundings of a swimming pool.
So how do you choose your outer terminals for a successful light? Follow the guide, we'll give you all our secrets in this article.
Choose terminals to mark a garden driveway
The light terminals are ideal for guiding people and for making sure that you get there at night, and that you get in the garage and get up stairs.
But beyond this practicality, the exterior terminals also have a decorative role. They allow you to highlight your garden and highlight some elements of your exterior, such as a tree or a plant massif. Finally, these lights also have the interest of creating a feeling of depth if they are placed in a judicious way.
For this, you can choose to install chubs whose size does not exceed 40 cm. They create discreet lighting and close enough to the ground, perfect for marking a path. 的The Lumihome terminals in the Pyramid range are ideal. Their height of 30 cm gives them absolute discretion, while their specific reflector produces brilliant light and unmatched power.
If your goal is to provide more extended and diffused lighting, you will need to prefer LED lamps from 40 to 80 cm.
Finally, you can also choose external terminals with motion detectors, which turn on as soon as a presence is detected. You will no longer need to worry about the switch, since they will start as soon as a person is present on the scene.
What terminals to illuminate a poolside?
A real place for relaxation and games during the day, the swimming pool also requires quality lighting. Indeed, a well-lit swimming pool in the evening will allow you to continue enjoying the baths in case of high heat.
The pool lighting also has unquestionable decorative assets for your outdoors. The installation of terminals will allow you to create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation, with water magnified by illuminations.
Finally, lighting a poolside is also safe. This helps to secure this place and its surroundings, make it visible after dark and prevent any accidents.
But be careful, pool lighting involves certain constraints such as voltage, safety standards, or regulations in force. For example, it is forbidden to use 230V terminals. Therefore, you will have to move towards models of the 12V terminals for swimming pool approaches The range of 12V terminals for the Lumihome pool is connected directly to a transformer of the same voltage for maximum safety.
The lighting of your pool will illuminate your pool and will plunge your outdoors into the atmosphere you want. That's why you will have to look at the temperature of the light. A size criterion that should be studied before making your choice. Beware of the first price models whose poor quality lighting would bring no added value to your water body. For a pool edge, we recommend neutral white or warm white lighting, which will bring a warm atmosphere to your pool and its surroundings.
The terminals to illuminate a terrace
The terrace is a friendly place to enjoy the beautiful days. Both dining area and relaxation area, the terrace requires quality lighting to continue enjoying it once the night falls. A well-lit terrace will allow you to continue to chat with friends, play with family, or simply enjoy the outdoors and the freshness of summer nights. The terrace lighting also allows you to distinguish important areas, such as the perimeter of the surface and the traffic paths. Finally, it highlights the elements of decoration.
But be careful, there are rules to be respected when choosing your terrace terminals. First, you must be careful to choose an intensity that will not dazzle the guests, but that will illuminate enough. A soft and sieved light is to be preferred.
The layout of the light terminals will also be studied, as well as their height. Prefer to the posts close to the tables to light up the strategic points sufficiently, without blinding your guests with light. If the terrace is rather spacious, you can then choose higher-sized terminals. This will give depth and at the same time illuminate the surrounding mountains.
The 230V Lumihome light terminals are ideal for lighting terraces. Available in different heights, they allow to illuminate all surfaces, from the smallest to the most extensive.
Stations with motion detector
The terminals with motion detectors have different advantages. First, they are ideal for ensuring the safety of your home and deter malicious intrusions. These light terminals also have a practical side, since they turn on as soon as a presence is detected. You will no longer need to worry about turning on the switch before leaving, since they will gradually light up when you pass or when your car is in. Finally, the terminals with motion detectors also save money, since they do not have to be used to detect the effects of the explosion. Only light up if necessary.
While many lamps with motion detectors leave a lot to be desired in terms of quality and efficiency, the models in the Lumihome range have serious advantages. With a Li-Ion battery and a sun sensor with d'UV amplifier, they allow battery recharge even if the terminal is installed in a light sunny area.
Waterproofness and strength of the external terminals
To choose an outer terminal that is sufficiently resistant to difficult conditions, you will have to rely on the protective index. Indicated on the packaging, this index is composed of the IP letters followed by two digits: one indicates the level of protection of the terminal against solids, and the other, against liquids. Be aware that the higher the index, the more waterproof your terminal is. This is therefore a very important criterion, especially if you know that your terminal will not be placed under shelter, and exposed to rain daily. We recommend an equal protection index. or more than 44.
Rain is not the only inconvenience your terminal will experience. Therefore, the Lumihome terminals have various surface treatments. Unlike the first price points, the Lumihome solutions are prepared against rust, corrosion, but also salty air and moisture.
的The reflectors used in the design of our terminals are of high quality and benefit from anti-UV treatment that protects them from the harmful effects of the sun. They do not tarnish over time and keep their transparency in spite of the years.
Showcasing your garden
For a garden as beautiful day and night, the light terminals are THE solution. Their decorative side allows to structure a garden and create a real feeling of depth.
To illuminate your exterior, there is no need to choose very powerful terminals. It is better to multiply the number of luminous points in order to cross the fluxes of light and thus create interesting perspectives. Indeed, these luminaires are supposed to guide your way and facilitate your access by highlighting an alley for example. It is therefore unnecessary to have a high intensity lighting.
Similarly, if you want a uniform light, there is no point in increasing the power of your terminals. This would not in any way light up further. Therefore, you need to multiply the number of terminals so that the light beams overlap. To obtain more diffuse lighting, you can also increase the height of your terminals, or then directly opt for streetlights. The Lumihome range offers Pyramid floor lamps: a specific range of luminaires that includes two models (black or stainless steel), with a height of up to two meters. Perfect to give your lighting more scope! explains Christophe Coelho.
Finally, think about placing terminals near remarkable points. Near a mass of flowers, near a water body (select a solar terminal or a 12V terminal for safety reasons), or around a tree... The ideas are many, but all allow to give your exterior a unique, pleasant and functional look.
As you can see, the exterior terminals are ideal for highlighting the different aspects of your garden. Practical, functional and decorative, they illuminate and structure your exteriors to make them easy and enjoyable to live, day and night.
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