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  Garden Lights Technical Terms
 
Information on Technical terms used for outdoor garden lights
Cells Batteries
Fluorescent lamp Newer energy efficient light bulb
Illumination Measurement of Footcandle and Lux. A footcandle is the illumination produced by one lumen distributed uniformly
Incandescent lamp Old type of light bulb
IP Rating Measurement of resistance within the garden light to atmosphere particles (Ingress rating) and water (Protective rating)
NiCad Nickel metal cadmium chemistry used in older solar cells
NiMH Nickel metal hydride chemistry used in newer solar cells
Lamp Industry term for a light bulb
LED Light Emitting Diode, a semi conductor that give off light
Luminaire Term used in lighting for a garden light fitting
Luminous intensity Candle Power
Solar panel Silicon crystal panels that convert UV rays into energy and store in cells
Transformer Changes the voltage in lights from receiving the UK current of 240v to a low 12v.
UV rays Ultra Violet rays
Wattage Load needed in watts to power up a garden light or several garden lights.
Low Voltage Lights linked to a transformer to reduce voltage from 230 to 12 volts
   
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