Lamposts

Lamp posts are great fun either in the back garden to light leisure spaces or in the front garden to welcome guests and provide them with a well-lit approach to the house. They are perfect for spaces where there is nowhere to place a wall light or other security lighting as well as making quite a striking statement. Outdoor lamp posts can be wired as security lights, coming on when someone approaches or they can be switched. As security lights they are perfect as they are by definition above head height and so clearly illuminate who is approaching the property. Another good point is that they are an excellent attachment point for CCTV cameras, making them less obvious and so more difficult for anyone intent on mischief to avoid.

Wiring an outdoor lamp post is easy to do, but should be carried out by a qualified electrician, to be sure you remain in compliance with safety regulations. This is the time when you should choose whether to have motion sensors or a switch, as it is not always easy to change afterwards. If you are using lamp posts to light round a pool or pond area, then it is important to make sure that the wiring is completed by someone familiar with the special requirements of the fitting, although of course outdoor lamp posts are suitable for use in wet conditions, some are guaranteed weatherproof.

Lamp posts are ideal for lighting leisure areas in the garden, as they are impossible to knock over and also give a really good wide arc of light on the ground, which is a very important safety feature when enjoying time in the garden after dark. With classic traditional and modern styles to choose from, lampposts are no longer just the choice for older properties, but now are equally at home alongside the most modern of properties. Eco-friendly bulbs make lamp posts a very acceptable way of lighting your outside space and there are some available on the market which are solar powered, meaning that once they have been purchased and fitted, they are totally free to run, although most solar batteries have to be replaced every few years or so. Lamp posts are pretty maintenance free once fitted, needing just a wipe of the glass every now and again, to keep the spider webs to a minimum and ensure that the light production is kept to a maximum. Your outdoor lamp post will give you a long life of helpful and elegant lighting.