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Lights for a Patio Umbrella

 

When setting up for your outdoor space, don’t forget about needing Lights For a Patio Umbrella.  Different styles are available, clamp type for the post, tabletop, built into the ribs of the umbrella and clip-on for the ribs of the umbrella.  Tabletops are just regular lamps and we will not look at these in this post.

Post style lights will have a method to clamp the light at a level that you find the best light for your situation.  Most post style lights can be installed with the lights up or down, depending on the mood or light you need.  The lights that fit on the ribs of the umbrella will stationary and you will not be able to adjust the lights. The rib lights will cover a larger area normally under ideal conditions.

In these lights, different types of power sources will be used.  Some will work off of regular 110-volt house current, you will need to plug into a grounded outlet and use the proper outdoor extension cord for power.  Solar panels with rechargeable batteries are another source for your choice of power.  Low Voltage style will be for a more permanent installation.  How far you are from a power source will determine what types of power source that will work in your outdoor space.

Clamp Lights

Lights for a Patio Umbrella-Pod Umbrella Pole LightBlue Wave Rechargeable lights

 

This light will clamp to at any height on the umbrella pole, as long as it does not interfere with the tilt of the umbrella.  This rechargeable light comes in two sizes to match the amount of light you will need, a four pod and a six pod.  Each pod will have 6 LED lights in them.  If you have a cantilever umbrella you can mount on the middle down rod.

The power will come from three 4.2 volt AA rechargeable Nickel Metal-Hydride batteries.  A power cord from the charger will plug into the batteries for recharge.  Must use the charger supplied to recharge batteries, Lights will not work while charging.  The batteries will last around 6 hours.  Batteries can be replaced when they no longer hold a charge.

This type of light can be used as a great distance from a power source, as you can take the unit off of the umbrella and bring it into the house to recharge.  This light can be moved to the different umbrella’s so you only have to purchase one to cover multiple locations unless you need to light all of them at the same time.

The six pod light will be 9 inches across and 3.5 inches tall

The four pod light will be 8 inches across and 3 inches tall

Lights for a Patio Umbrella-Low Voltage Umbrella LightFocus Industries Light

 

This three-light fixture will mount on any pole up to 1 3/4 inches and can be mounted in damp locations.  It will come in 15 different finishes to match any decor.  The three lights are adjustable to point in any direction.

The three lights are powered by a 10 watt MR8 12-volt low voltage bulbs.  You will have to supply a transformer to power this light. Light comes with a 12 foot 18-2 gauge power cord to connect to the transformer.  No connector included.

The fixture is 2.5 inches around and has three lights that are 3.5 inches long

Lights for a Patio Umbrella-LED umbrella Light Battery PoweredVandue Clamp light

 

These four pod light will have seven LED bulbs per pod. It will attach easily to any pole up to 2 inches in diameter.  It can be pointed down for table illumination or up for a more diffused light.

Power will come from four AA batteries or you can use an adapter for power.  No Batteries or Power adapter included.

It is 8 inches in diameter and 2.25 inches tall.

Rib Lights

Lights for a Patio Umbrella-Umbrella Rib LightBlue Star Lighting system

 

This string type of light will mount on the bottom of the eight ribs of your umbrella.  Attaches to umbrella ribs with clips and zip ties.  It can be a little trouble with installation as you have several steps that require some fiddling.  The good news can be left on an umbrella when closed.

It is powered by regular 110-volt house current, must be plugged into a ground fault circuit.  It has a three-foot power cord that will plug into a multi-plug power cord that is supplied, this will let you plug in two other electric items. The eight light strips connect to the power cord with an adapter.

Umbrella with Solar Powered LED lights

If you are looking for an all in one umbrella and light set this will work for you.  This is a 9-foot umbrella with a top vent that comes in three colors (brown, cream and wine red).  It has a push-button tilt feature and does not come with a base or insert for the hole in the table.  Visit this post for base suggestions.  The frame of the umbrella is black aluminum with a polyester fabric cover for UV protection.

There are three LED lights on each of the eight ribs.  The on/off switch is on the pole near the tilt pivot point.  A solar panel located on the top of the umbrella charges the two batteries for light after dark.

This light set on this umbrella is only solar-powered.

The umbrella is 9 feet in diameter and 7 foot 9 inches tall.

Lights for a Patio Umbrella-Solar powered lights for Umbrella at nightSolar Powered Umbrella Lights

 

Several styles of solar-powered lights are available for your patio umbrella.  I have a post with several options, you can follow this link to see if one will work for you.

Conclusion

With the information provided I hope that your decision on what kind of light will work best for you will be easier.  If you are planning a barbecue, camping, night out or card playing, one of these will provide the proper lighting for you.  Just pay attention to the power source requirements of each light.

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