Patio Lighting Experience Required

[Kiloman]

Hi,

This is a bit off topic but I am getting a stone patio laid.

I need to get some lights for effect and looking for members experience in relation to outdoor lights.

I need to spec marine grade lights as I live near the sea.

What do I need to look for? I was looking at 1w led lights in the patio every 1m to 1.5m .

I am also looking at some up/down lights for the walls.

Any wise words out there?

Thanks

[bambam]

Few years back we bought some LED lights for the patio. Had them sunken into the ground so they are level with the stone. They're water-proof as they come in a sort of shroud/hood. Pretty simple to change the bulbs if required - we haven't had to as yet. Can select standard white bulbs or colour changing ones and give off enough light to create a nice mood.

Can't remember how much they were now.

Quite simple to get wired in too.

[Pennywise]

Swear by Collingwood lighting, most of the lights are marine grade steel. Only go for sealed led units for walkover lights, as GU10 can be a pain in moisture gets in :(. It's not worth taking short cuts with outdoor lighting, as a bad system will give you years of grief.

[Kiloman]

Thanks for the responses.

I am looking at Collingwood light but need to decide between 1w and 3w led.

I cannot visualise how bright these would be.

Thanks
Gavin

[AM94]

Thanks for the responses.

I am looking at Collingwood light but need to decide between 1w and 3w led.

I cannot visualise how bright these would be.

Thanks
Gavin

LEDs in patio lighting can be very annoying on the eye - too intense imho. I'd certainly be mindful of this if you are going to consider the 3w.

Gavin, the other thing to consider is what you are trying to achieve - usually the pin lights are used to show the edge or to create a 'style' but they are pretty useless for actual lighting.

I have stone patio and used small bollard down lighters - I started wanting LED but ended up with low energy because all the LED fixtures I could find were junk/and or badly styled.

I ended up with something similar to this:

http://www.digitalhighstreet.co.uk/m...-y4-m2_-_1.jpg

They give off good light but don't annoy you when you are sitting on the patio. I have them on a dusk till dawn censor and they cost me pence to run.

Start with what you want to achieve, then consider the options imho.