Buying and installation guide for LED terminals outside
Discreet but efficient, external LED terminals are perfectly integrated into all gardens, regardless of their style or area. They are very practical for marking paths through the field, or to delimit specific areas, such as a terrace. Here are our Tips to buy the best LED terminal for your outside.
The light terminal: practical and trendy outdoor lighting
The exterior LED terminals are very successful in the garden lighting market. And for good reason: they are both practical, effective and elegant. Arranged in groups in the garden, they form a bright path to delimit the spaces. They thus make it possible to identify the paths, the aisles or the pools, even in the most complete darkness. Thanks to their small size, they are never dazzling. This type ofexterior lighting Dresses the garden and gives it a very trendy look. The LED luminous terminals create a pleasant room light, and you can easily leave them on long hours to avoid full darkness. LED technology is indeed very economical, and Low consumption of your external LED terminals is not likely to increase the electricity bill.
What is the function of the outdoor lighting terminal?
Outdoor LED terminals are generally used to mark out aisles. Arranged in lines, at equal distance from each other, they indeed form an elegant light path through the garden. They thus allow everyone to locate the aisles and go to the gate, obverse the swimming pool, or simply to the front door without getting lost in the dark. This type of installation can also be used to delimit separate spaces: a terrace, a vegetable patch or a vehicle parking area. External lighting terminals can also ensure the safety of pedestrians by avoiding total darkness. They allow everyone to be seen, but also to see around. For this purpose, they are very practical to maneuver a vehicle without risking hitting an obstacle.
How to choose my outdoor lighting terminal in Silumen selection?
Many external LED terminal models are available, depending on your aesthetic tastes and your lighting needs. feel free to Compare the different options to be sure to choose the best exterior LED terminal.
The number of LEDs
Some models contain more or less LED, and this criterion must be taken into account before buying an external LED terminal. The more you want intense lighting, the more you choose an outdoor light terminal equipped with many LEDs. On the other hand, the number of LEDs contained in your external terminals is directly linked to the number of lights required, and vice versa. For subtle lighting, you can for example choose to install a small number of lights that contain only two LEDs. Conversely, you can opt for lamps that contain more LEDs (for example 6), and install less, or space them more.
The protection index adapted to a terminal for outdoor lighting
Depending on where you plan to install your exterior LED terminals, you will have to opt for a protection sign more or lower. Indeed, you do not have the same sealing needs on a covered terrace or by the pool. You will have the Choice between several external LED terminal protection indices :
- The IP44 index is resistant to solid bodies greater than 1 millimeter, and small projections of water from all directions. There IP44 LED terminal can for example be installed on a terrace.
- IP54 luminaires are resistant to dust deposits and projections and water splashes. There IP54 exterior led terminal Can therefore be suitable for an outdoor installation, even if it may be splashed by the watering system or by significant rain.
- The IP65 index is perfectly waterproof for dust, and even to lance water jets. So you can easily buy a IP65 exterior led terminal To install it by the pool.
The height of the Silumen Outdoor LED terminals
You will be able Choose from external light terminals of different sizes. The higher the outer terminal, the more it can illuminate a large area around it. For room lighting, small, small LED terminals are enough. Choose in this case models of 50cm exterior led light terminal or Exterior LED terminal 60cm. While for a large area, or for more lively lighting around a single outdoor lighting terminal, you rather choose high enough models, for example from the Exterior terminal 80cm or the LED 1m exterior luminous terminal.
The solar terminal
You can save even more energy by opting for Solar terminals. These, in addition to not consuming electricity, require no connection so are very easy to install.
The external terminal with motion detector
Do you want to enjoy the light of your outdoor LED terminal only when you pass in front or when an intruder is approaching? Opt for Outdoor terminals with motion detector. These ensure your safety and allow great flexibility of lighting.
The connected exterior terminal
If you want to enjoy effective lighting suitable for your needs, it may be interesting to opt for a connected outdoor LED terminal. This allows you to be able to adjust and personalize your light as you wish. This is usually done very easily, since you just have to use your remote control or your smartphone, by downloading the dedicated application. You can even define the time at which your outer luminaire lights up. This is an option that turns out to be particularly economical. To make even more savings, you can even opt for solar and connected light terminals. Thus, they can store energy during the day and spend it in the evening. This is an option that can be practical, especially if you have a large number of terminals outside.
The shape of the external LED terminal
Choose the shape of your LED exterior terminal is also an important criterion. You can choose from many of them. This assures you to find the form that suits the rest of your outdoor decoration. For example, you can opt for Square LED exterior terminals, from different heights. The highest proves even quite similar to posts, which give a certain elegance to your exteriors. For a slightly more daring decoration, you can opt for Round -shaped terminals. You can therefore choose from different styles of outdoor terminals, both circular and square.
The material
As is the case of shapes, you can choose between different materials for your exterior luminous terminal. However, you must opt for a material that perfectly resists precipitation. The two most popular are the External stainless steel LED terminals and the aluminum LED terminals. These two materials also show remarkable solidity, which allows you to be able to keep them for many years.
Choose an outdoor light terminal for bulb or with integrated LED bulb?
The exterior LED terminals are available in 2 models: lighting with integrated LEDs, or lamps for bulb. There Outdoor light terminal for bulb Works like an ordinary lamp: you can withdraw your bulb at any time to replace it. Even if the LED bulbs benefit from an extremely long lifespan, you may want to replace it with a more powerful bulb or a different shade. The integral external terminals are different, since they do not contain real bulbs. LEDs are directly contained in the body of the lighting. The manufacturer has more freedom to design an original model, or to integrate more LEDs. You must therefore choose the best exterior LED terminal between the two systems, depending on your preferences and the design you want for your lights.
The color of the LED outer terminal
You can Choose from several exterior LED terminals colors. If you want to opt for a model that goes on to all types of decorations, opt for White exterior led terminals. THE Black exterior light terminals, also very popular, will often allow you to create a contrast, especially if you associate them with elements of white color. Finally, if you prefer to create a daring decoration, you can opt for the different other colors available. Among them, we find gray, money or the Anthracite exterior led terminal.
The lighting shade of the external terminals of our online catalog
Exterior lighting terminals are available in several lighting colors. You can in particular choose between three shades of white.
- Cold white is very intense, and it is perfect for creating very effective lighting, for example in a parking lot or a garage entrance.
- On the contrary, hot white is softer, and helps create a sifted atmosphere in the garden. You use it, for example, to delimit the contours of a terrace or a swimming pool.
- As for the neutral white, it is very close to daylight, and is suitable for all uses: to mark a path, to delimit an area, or simply to create a functional point of light in the garden.
Where to install my luminous terminal outside?
So remember to compare the characteristics of each before buying an outdoor LED terminal. Several LED terminal installation places in your exteriors are possible.
In the garden
The best exterior LED terminals bring a touch of elegance to the garden. They can be used to delimit particular areas of the field, or simply to light up the garden discreetly. An isolated terminal or several terminals can for example be used to illuminate the dog's niche, the area dedicated to the trash cans, or the vegetable garden. You can also illuminate the entrance to a garden shed using inexpensive exterior LED terminals. These immediately give a very elegant effect to any corner of the garden.
Have external LED terminals around the terrace
With their elegant look, external LED terminals are Lighting for terrace Perfect to visually delimit the contours of the terrace. If it is on one level, such lights are used to mark out its contours, to allow your guests to find their way. If your terrace is slightly raised, Terrace marking with outdoor LED terminals Avoid falls and accidents due to drop.
Around the pool
For security reasons, it is important to report the contours of the bathing area. Cheap exterior LED terminals are very useful in this case: regularly distributed, they form a light border which delimits the contours of the swimming pool. Thus, your guests know exactly where the pool is, including night. And children can spot exactly the border not to be exceeded without being accompanied. The light emitted by your external terminals also creates subtle lighting, which can be used for night swimming.
Install light terminals in an outdoor parking
Cheap exterior LED terminals can also be used to secure areas where vehicles circulate. They light up atmosphere, in order to find your car in the dark. They also make it possible to maneuver safely, for example to get out of your parking space. Outdoor terminals therefore find their place in a parking lot, a garage entrance or a carport.
For the markup of a driveway
LED exterior terminals are often used to mark the aisles in the gardens. Regularly distributed throughout the path, they are used to locate the places of passage, to regain in all serenity the exit or the front door.
How to install an outdoor light terminal?
Once you have chosen your terminal, you need to know how to install it. To do it, you just have to follow quite simple steps. So here is how you should proceed.
- First of all, you must make sure that the current is well cut, which avoids any risk of electrocution.
- You must then define how you are going to connect your terminal. If it operates at 220 volts, you must connect it directly to the electrical circuit. However, if it operates at 12 volts, you need to use a transformer. This prevents power from damaging your external terminal.
- You must also connect the different terminals between them. To do it, use a waterproof derivation box.
- You must then screw the cable to the terminals. For an efficiency max, you must connect it below and not to the sides.
- You just have to Install the upper part of the exterior light terminals While taking care to hide the cables and the bypass box, ideally inside the terminals.
Discover the full range of Silumen exterior LED terminals
If you want Take advantage of a selection of high quality outdoor terminals, you should go through the Silumen online store. Although its products are provided for professional use, you can perfectly benefit from it in the context of domestic use. In addition, you can enjoy a remarkable assistance. Indeed, the Silumen teams will manage to answer all your questions and give you all the information you may need.
