There’s an endless supply of creative ideas with these pre-made LED lights and solar panel kits. These lights often have color settings and pattern flash modes. Some lights are Bluetooth enabled so they dance to the music you download from an app. How fun.
If you want a little more power and the ability to use existing LED light strings, you can use a portable power system. These include solar panels, solar generators and more. They are also reasonably priced. These portable power sources can be used in emergency situations and also while camping.
It’s true. You can power your outdoor lights with batteries. Some light displays come pre-installed with batteries. Again, these fairy lights come in many colors and shapes. A good idea with battery-powered lights is the possibility to decorate moving objects.
Safety regulations when using electricity and light strings
Every time we work with electricity, we have to be careful. This is especially true outdoors, where there is a risk of rain and snow. There are many dangers in using electricity.
As you prepare to set up the lighting, note the existing electrical outlets outside. These are the best places to plug your lights in. If you don’t have outdoor outlets, you can use a light outlet by using an adapter that screws into your porch light.
Run an extension cord from inside the home
No outlet to plug into outside? Use a heavy-duty extension cord. If there are no electrical outlets and no porch light, it is possible to run an outside extension cord from inside your home through a window or from the garage.
The heavy-duty extension cords can handle the right amount of electricity needed to cover long distances more easily than regular extension cords.
Some extension cords are made specifically for outdoor lighting and have multiple outlets with waterproof plugs built into them.
A heavy-duty outdoor extension cord could be paired with a waterproof power pack. Some of these have built-in photocells and timers, allowing them to turn your decorations on when it gets dark and turn them off at a time of your choosing.
Other power supplies play music and have speakers built in for when you want to sync your lights to certain songs.
Use solar lights or panels
If you want to decorate but don’t want the electric bill, solar is a wonderful option. There are so many beautiful solar powered Christmas string lights to choose from.