There is much debate about the application of solar energy as a global energy platform. There is no debate, however, on smaller applications such as pool lighting.
Converting to Solar Lighting For Your Pool
Solar energy has been used by man since the beginning of time. The power of the sun, and its ability to warm the Earth, has kept civilization alive. In the 1830’s, John Herschel, a British explorer, used the first modified solar collector to cook food on an African expedition. Since then, man has come up with other ways to harness the sun’s power in both big and small amounts. One of the smaller ways that the average person can use solar power on a cost effective basis is for pool lighting.
Many homeowners employ the use of pool lighting so that they can enhance the look of their backyard, as well as use their pools at night. Unfortunately, traditional lighting is either a drag on your electric bill or a pain in the derriere if you go the battery route. In the case of floating pool lights, you’re stuck with batteries which make them a time consuming to change out and costly item to run. Batteries need replacing, and they are also...