Quick Guide To Pond Lights

Ponds in any setting whether it is in a large park or a back garden add life to a landscape. They are interesting, attractive and add value to any property. Ponds add variety to the environment simply by being affected by the weather. Hot sun, rain showers, snow and wind all create different pondscapes for more enjoyment. Even at night ponds add interest and intrigue to a garden with the right lighting.

There are many different types of pond lights available to create different atmospheres around the water, plants and life of a pond. Effective, well placed and well thought out lighting adds iridescence to the water and outlines the shadows with accents of light. Seemingly quiet, ponds are brimming with life and soothing to watch. Pond lights can set a mysterious mood or make a lively display in the garden. There are external pond lights, spotlights, submersible spotlights, floating lights, coloured lights and pond UV lights. A pond can be a simple showcase or a wild artistic statement.

Underwater pond lights should be placed in the pond so that they shine unobstructed by pumps, pots or hoses, below fountains or waterfalls they look fantastic. The water quality should be kept as clear as possible and debris and algae should be removed from the lights routinely. The underwater pond lights can be connected to a timer so that the use is minimized to keep the cost down. Different effects can be achieved by placing the lights at the bottom of the pond or around the sides. If there is a waterfall or any other water movement, that area will reflect more light and give a sparkling effect.

Solar pond lights are an eco-friendly and energy saving way to upgrade a pond and make it attractive at night. These lights eliminate electrical wiring because they are powered by a renewable energy source that is free. If they are placed in the right places around the pond where they get direct sunlight during the day they will give both ambient and accent lighting. Solar pond lights are truly low cost because they are free to operate and inexpensive to buy, but don’t expect amazingly powerful displays.

Floating pond lights are often in the shape of water lilies and add a magical touch of colourful light to a garden pond. They can be saved for festive occasions or be the regular pond lighting. They come with 2 to 13 feet of cable between each light and a power cord and transformer which needs to be placed on dry land. These colourful lights also add beauty during the day when they are off. There are also Plexiglas globes that shimmer during the day and other shapes as well as solar floating pond lights that light up in the evening after being in the direct sunlight for a while.

A Pond UV light (ultraviolet) provides a totally different type of ambience than visible light. It is beyond violet and invisible but it is seen indirectly by the way it affects surfaces and substances by making them light up in the visible spectrum. Some insects actually glow in UV light. Do not confuse decorative UV lights with the type found in Ultra-violet Pond Filters, the spectrum of UV is very different for sterilising water and can cause serious damage to your eyes very quickly.