Illumination of the pond in the country + photo and video

Illumination of a decorative pond - arrangement and selection features

A do-it-yourself pond on the site is an irreplaceable thing in landscape design. It will complement the plot, make the garden more natural, and the water noise calms and begins to relax.

In order to admire it at night, you need to install the backlight of the pond in the country. Thus, the pond will look more mysterious and fabulous. But this will require a little effort - the result can definitely please you.

Varieties of lighting for a decorative pond

All lighting sources for swimming pools or artificial reservoirs can be divided into 3 groups:

• Floating ...
• Surface.
• Underwater.

Please note that installing an underwater pond light is best when installing the pump and other equipment.

There are many luminaires, each with its own advantages and disadvantages:

1. Accumulation lamps are one of the most inexpensive options. In order to place them near water, they must be 100% reliably protected from dirt and moisture. Another disadvantage is their fragility, a small selection of colors, and also high energy consumption.
2. Halogen lamps - they are mounted on the shore, and they are good because they provide lighting power, and due to their variety in filters, you can even change colors.

   But their operational process still requires a specialized protective case. The downside is that the price is high and the consumption of electrical energy is at its maximum.

3. LED Pond Lights are one of the best lighting ideas around. They can be easily connected and used. LED strips are very flexible and therefore can be installed in any shape of an artificial pond.

   They have a large number of different colors, and are also very economical in all respects.

4. Floating types of lamps - they are equipped with floats, due to which they can stay on the water. When the wind blows, they will float on the reservoir, and thereby forming the mystery of the situation. They can be easily installed with your own hands for savings, as well as convenience, and it is better to buy them with solar batteries.
5. Fiber - made of a floodlight that is connected to a large number of transparent conductors that allow light to pass through.

   Can be used in conditions with high humidity.

Let's consider different types of backlighting in more detail.

Overhead lighting

These types of lamps are the safest, since they will not touch the surface of the water. Unfortunately, they can only illuminate the water surface. They are much easier to install than underwater ones.

Electrical appliances must be perfectly protected from water, in good working order, and therefore their quality must be checked before purchase.Round-shaped lanterns that will be placed on the water are very popular. They will create a magical and cozy environment. For coastal lighting in stores, you can buy lanterns for every taste, for example, in the form of unusual figures or stones, as well as simple ones, that is, classic.

Underwater lighting

Underwater types of luminaires do a much better job of illuminating.

The rays will penetrate deeply through the water column, making the pond look more voluminous. You can also add an effect by placing algae and stones on the bottom. These lamps have a sealed coating. It is best to install them at a depth of more than 1 meter so that the light can be clearly seen. For the fountain, you can choose rotating lights, and they are capable of shining in several colors.

Details

Requirements for lamps

Electrical appliances that come into contact with the water surface must necessarily comply with a certain list of requirements:

1. Their resistance to moisture must be at least IP67-IP68. At the same time, in the illumination of the pond, the number 6 is the level of protection of the lantern during interaction with solid objects, which means its stability. 7 means that the device is protected against water when submerged to a depth of less than 1 meter. 8 - the luminaire can be placed without any problems at a depth of 1 meter. This will mean that for the manufacture of underwater lighting it is required to take IP68 luminaires.

2. The lamp body must be sealed.
3. In order to protect both the inhabitants of the pond and yourself, the device must operate at low power - 12 or 24 V.
4. The luminous flux must be uniform and bright.

Let's talk about the choice.

How to choose lamps for a pond

Absolutely different lamps can be used to decorate ponds in the garden.

You can start from the simplest lanterns to colorful balls that float. Before choosing, pay attention to the following parameters:

• Length (if we are talking about LED strips).
• Power.
• Insulation quality.
• Voltage.

Please note that the selection of decorative type pond lighting is required after consultation with landscape designers. He helps you choose devices and tells you how to correctly mount them.

Still on sale you can find fog machines. They will not only give a mystical appearance, but also have a beneficial effect on human health. If you have decided on the choice of lighting, you need to check that the complex has everything that is required to connect.

Basic installation rules for lighting for a pond

Naturally, in order not to waste your energy and time, it is best to entrust the installation of lighting at the summer cottage exclusively to specialists.But on the other hand, modern underwater lights have installation instructions and all the required parts, and therefore you can do everything yourself. Interestingly, LED backlighting will not pollute the environment, and it also increases energy efficiency. But for this it is important to observe safety precautions, or rather:

1. Insulation must necessarily comply with the operating rules for lighting devices ..

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2. The mains must be de-energized for protection, so that in the event of an electrical leak, the system can shut down.
3. A residual current device (that is, an RCD) must be placed as far as possible from the water so that it does not get into it.
4. Cables must also comply with the application rules.
5. For low-power lanterns, a cable with a cross section of 2 * 1 will suffice.

   5 mm.

6. It is required to think in advance about the high-quality insulation of electrical wiring, because problems most often appear in the place where the wires are connected.

7. For pools, it is worthwhile to install lighting around the common perimeter so that a person will perfectly video everything even in the dark.

8. Remember that bright light is sometimes hazardous to your eyes, and lights must be installed in such a way that they do not become blind.

Pond lighting in the country is the ideal solution for the garden to sparkle with new colors.

If you decide to install such an element in your country house or personal plot, you need to think over such a moment in advance before installing the pond, and do not forget about the precautions. If you decide to do all the work yourself, you need to carefully read the instructions, and then the work will not go down the drain.