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[ No Comments ] Posted on 06.14.08 under Solar Wind Chimes
Solar Powered Wind Chimes are pretty neat little items that can be used in your your yard. They also make wonderful gifts for anyone who enjoys spending time in their yard! Think birthdays, Mother’s Day and Christmas! They come in an assortment of charming styles and themes. They will illuminate from a charge from the solar energy created by the sun. When the sun goes down and dusk falls, they light up and give off a pretty glow for all to enjoy.
They come in all sorts of styles. The styles include dolphin, bunny, bird, whale, cat, dog, angel, floral and butterfly and many other solar powered wind chimes. They also come in a wide variety of more modern styles. A large assortment of color combos are out there too so you can make sure it goes well with your style and yard decor.
These wind chimes will stay lit for as much as eight hours at a time. That is a lot of pretty light. They are so simple to use! They don’t have any plugs or wiring so there is no complicated installation. These are so easy to put up that your technologically challenged older relative won’t even have to ask you to put it up if you get it as a gift for them!
They just stay lit up from good old solar powered energy. This is a great gift for the green living person in your life! Or just anyone who likes pretty things. Some solar powered wind chimes will last as long as fifteen years! Wow! That’s a gift that will last. The light source in these is usually a LED bulb. Those little things pack some punch! Some of them come with rechargeable batteries.
You can find these solar powered wind chimes from a variety of sources. There are lots and lots on the Internet! If you type “solar powered wind chime” into your search bar, you should be able to find many, many sources for them. If you do not like to shop online, variety of gift and garden stores sell them in person.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 06.12.08 under Solar Wind Chimes
When you are decorating your outdoor spaces, such as a porch, pool deck, garden
or balcony, you may want to consider solar lighted wind chimes to add some
flair. They can add a lot to an outdoor area, and can be a real conversation
starter! Your neighbors and friends will want to know where they can get their
own.
Maybe you’ve never heard of solar lighted wind chimes. A lot of people haven’t, but they are becoming very popular. They are regular wind chimes that have solar panels added to them and are then fitted with small electrical systems. The solar panels give power to small lights placed either below small canopy above the chimes or placed within the chimes themselves. This allows the chimes to be lit up as they are swaying in the breeze, adding beauty and ambience to your backyard.
There are various types of solar lighted wind chimes. Some varieties feature
illuminated chimes, so that they resemble floating columns of light from a
distance. Others act like little spotlights, so when the wind blows, the
chimes put on a little light show. Imagine enjoying a breezy evening outside
listening to the beautiful sounds from the chimes and being mesmerized by the
lovely lights. The most common type is one which illuminates the chimes from
above so they’ll be visible at night.
All of the different types of light sets are available in many different styles. Whether you prefer the traditional plain look without embellishment, or a fancy wind chime fashioned to look like a cascade of flowers, it will surely look more beautiful lit up during the evenings.
Whichever variety you choose, solar lighted wind chimes will efficiently bring
an air of luxury to any backyard or balcony. Since they absorb energy from the
sun, there are no batteries to charge or plugs to worry about, and they will
glow every night without fail.
This summer, when you’re getting ready for BBQs and pool parties, make sure to
add solar lighted wind chimes to really set the mood. When the sun starts to go
down, the beautiful lights will come on and your guests will love it!
[ No Comments ] Posted on 06.10.08 under Solar Wind Chimes
Solar wind chimes are a growing fad among outdoor decorations as a new and eye catching way to add some decoration to your porch, awning, or sun room without spending a lot of money. The high tech decoration combined with the creative design of these wind chimes allow the average homeowner to be first on the block with a piece of art blowing in the breeze. With a number of different entries in the wind chime market in this area, anyone looking for a solar wind chime in their price range can find one through their favorite outdoor supply store.
Most solar wind chimes work off of the same general principle to provide their technological marvel in decoration. The chimes are typically equipped with miniature solar panels, the kind that in large scales are used to generate energy for homes and cities, on their tops or sides where the exposure to the sun during the daylight hours is most intense. The solar panels act to collect the light, and specifically the UV Rays from the sun, as energy that is stored in the miniature solar cells inside the panels.
Solar wind chimes then utilize the energy when their photosensitive indicators inside detect dusk outside in illuminating or, during the daytime when a light would not be shown as well, moving certain pieces of the chime to add to the chime’s decoration. These decorations can be as simple as a small motorized movement on the chime to add whimsy to the design to complex LED light and color shows in the chime itself. Glowing or lighting is the typical effect on most chimes, though.
For any budget, solar wind chimes can fit into your outdoor decorating scheme. Many of these chimes go for as low as $10 at some garden supply warehouse stores, but the budget kind of these chimes typically only give off a glowing effect at night or a very faint lighting in the design. More expensive and elegant chimes sell at the $25 to $40 range, with internal LED effects and color changing lights to make your solar wind chime the center of attention.
Whether aiming for a centerpiece of your decorations or simply a touch of extra effect outdoors, consider adding one of these wonderful wind chimes to your home. Their simplicity and green energy use can add something extra and unexpected to your designs.