Solar Powered Security Light: In Comparison

A solar powered security light can cost as much as $200 if it is incorporated with motion sensors and depending on the required area to be covered with illumination. At this price, the solar security light will be able to cover about 50 by 50 meters of area and will require about 50 ultra bright LEDs - not bad for such price. For around $70 you can find a 20 LEDs security light.

There ar a lot of advantages of using solar security lights for your home or business. There may be security lights available that are cheaper but solar-powered is still the winner if you compare the advantages. Apples-to-apples comparison may be necessary:

In Terms Of Cost

Comparison in cost is common sense. Since the solar powered security light uses a free energy source, requires no wiring installation, and very little maintenance - it is way cheaper than the conventional security lights.

In terms of initial capital, you will find security lights available for half the price of a solar security light. But in the long term, which is more important, these security lights will require a regular spot in your budget planning. More on outdoor solar lights

In Terms Of Maintenance

A solar powered security light requires little maintenance. The periodic change of batteries is not a real problem. There are solar powered security lights that do not need batteries but uses an advanced capacitor set-up instead. It does not require a wiring layout so it is basically an independent system. In fact, you can set-up a number of solar security lights on the whole property with each security lights operating independent of each other. Damage to either one will not affect the other security lights.

The conventional security light system of a home requires wiring and each security light is more or less dependent on each other. Also, one cut on the wiring to the power source will envelope the whole house in darkness. A short circuit in either one of the light bulbs can also affect the other security lights. In the morning, you may have to change a number of busted halogen light bulbs.

In Terms Of Security

An apples to apples comparison between a solar powered security light and the traditional security halogen light will not be complete without a comparison in terms of security application.

A solar powered security light does not require wiring so if you place one atop a pole, it will be basically tamper-free. No wires will go up the pole and intruders and criminals will not be able to cut off the power. It is the same as when you mount a security light against a wall or a fence high enough and far from ordinary reach without alarming the house.

The conventional security light, on the other hand, is usually set-up into a system, which makes it vulnerable to sabotage. Since it runs wires up to where it is located or mounted, intruders will readily find it even in the darkness of night. Also, once the solar powered security light has been charged during the day, it is virtually 100 % reliable during the night since it powers itself independently.

Personal safey alarm devices can also be of great help. In case of agression just remove the pin and the personal alarm will start screaming for help. Other self defense weapons and stun gun devices are also available.