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Friday, September 23rd, 2011
The Pros And Cons Of Using Battery Lights Rather Than Mains Powered Lights
Christmas lights actually started as something which only the rich could afford. Centuries ago, what the rich people did was to place ornaments over a tree, and then strategically place candles which were either glued to the tree or stuck with pins to make the candles stay in place. This was the older version of Christmas lights, and was definitely not a fun one. There were a lot of instances wherein the trees would burn and was basically a hazardous way to celebrate Christmas. Also, since candles were a very important and expensive commodity at the time since there was no electricity yet, not everybody could afford to decorate and light their trees.
Thankfully, with the advancement of modern technology, Christmas tree lights are no longer candles and also offer a lot more choices in terms of style and colour. The lights available today also consume less electricity compared to when electric Christmas lights were first invented. There are also battery lights and outdoor fairy lights available to suit the needs and preferences of different people.
A lot of us are familiar with the regular Christmas tree lights which need to be plugged into a wall outlet for it to light up and work. As such, a lot of people had to place their Christmas trees where there was a power outlet nearby, or had to use extension cords which caused cables or cords lurking around. Fortunately, there are now battery lights which give people a lot more flexibility in terms of decorating as you can practically place these lights anywhere and not have to worry about whether there is a power outlet nearby. These battery lights are also great for outdoor use and give a clean and uncluttered look to the decorated, lit area.
As mentioned earlier, one of the advantages of using battery lights is the fact that you can use it anywhere. You can use battery lights as the centrepiece of a table, drape them over curtains and windows, and even use them outdoors as part of your garden lights. You would not have any power cords or extension cords hanging around which could potentially cause you or your guests to trip over them. However, compared to regular electricity powered lights, battery lights need constant attention to ensure that there is still enough power in the batteries for the lights. Plus, how long the lights remain lit is dependent on the battery, compared with electricity powered lights which can stay lit for as long as no power outages occur.
Most of the time, battery lights are smaller and shorter, and have fewer bulbs compared with electricity powered lights. This is because the manufacturers of battery lights need to consider how many bulbs the batteries can support before becoming exhausted. As a result, you cannot cover as much area to light as you would be able to with regular electricity powered light, and you would end up needing to purchase more lights to cover all of the area you want to decorate.
In terms of ease of installation and use, nothing beats battery lights. They are very user friendly and pretty much all you need to do is to place fresh batteries, place the lights over the area you want to decorate, and you are all set. You do not need to worry about getting an outdoor power cord or extension, or have to position the lights in a way that they reach your wall socket. They also offer more decorating options like on wreaths, over tables, draped over curtains, and other places where regular lights which need to be plugged in would cause that particular area to look cluttered and messy. Plus, you would also need to exert extra effort in hiding the power cords, something you will not have to worry about with battery lights.
Thanks to modern technology, battery lights and other forms of lighting like LED lights, outdoor fairy lights, and even energy efficient Christmas tree lights are now available. These lights give you a lot more flexibility and options in terms of decorating the inside and outside of your home, as well as your garden and other areas you would like to spice up.
About the Author
Kathryn Dawson writes articles for LDJ Lights, an online provider of quality lights. LDJ Lights are part of LDJ Design and Display, based in Keighley in Yorkshire and are one of the United Kingdom’s premier online stores for stylish christmas tree lights, wedding, battery lights and outdoor fairy lights. Being well aware of the importance of quality and reliability, they only stock a range of the highest quality lighting for their customers to choose from.
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