Outdoor frost-resistant LED garlands as an opportunity to decorate the exterior

New Year's Eve preparation and bustle is a very pleasant time for many. And it is not complete without such an important stage as interior decoration. But not so long ago, it became possible to decorate a home not only inside but also outside. Previously, bulbs could not be used outdoors due to frost and rainfall. But progress does not stand still, and today frost-resistant street LED garlands are offered in a wide range. In today's review, we will analyze how you can use this miracle of technology, how to correctly choose and install a garland, and whether you can make it yourself.

Brief historical background

Any garland, first of all, a chain of objects of the same type: lights, flowers, balls, bulbs, or even paper figures. The original decoration is suitable not only for decorating a Christmas tree, but also for decorating the environment. In fact, the street Christmas garland appeared a long time ago. For example, in ancient Rome, flowers were used to decorate streets. It was from there that the tradition of using decor from mistletoe branches arose, which has taken root in Catholic countries.

For the first time, pine wreaths with inserted candles began to be used in Germany, but initially they decorated not doors, but windows.

Three colors are traditionally used for Christmas garlands and each of them has its own meaning:

In Soviet times, red, of course, had a completely different meaning, namely, communist symbols. In the USSR, decorations made from tangerines, sweets and vanilla dryers were especially popular.

The first electric garlands were invented by the American Edward Johnson at the end of the 19th century. At first they were used to decorate Christmas trees, and then unusual decor began to be used to decorate shops and houses. In Russia, such decoration began to be used much later. Modern LED garlands are more reliable and can be used in almost any climatic conditions.

Street LED garlands: frost and moisture resistant models and their advantages

Now let's figure out what technical characteristics are important for frost-resistant decor. LED strings for outdoor use have the following advantages:

 

Note! When choosing a product, pay attention to the quality of lamp fasteners, plastic and the integrity of individual elements.

Classification by shape and appearance

LED decor is classified according to power supply and configuration. Depending on the type of power supply, garlands can be connected to the electrical network or autonomous. In the latter case, it can be a battery-powered street garland or a solar-powered device.

The choice of product depends on the method of decoration:

Garlands come in the following configurations:

You can decorate any items of the backyard or the building itself. It could be beautiful fence decoration, verandas or areas with barbecue. An unusual decor can be wonderful outdoor LED lights on the pillars.

How to choose the right outdoor frost-resistant LED garland

When choosing outdoor LED lights, some guidelines will come in handy:

An important point to pay attention to is the stability of the voltage in the network. Even a high-quality product can deteriorate if there are frequent voltage drops.

Where to install a frost-resistant garland correctly

It is also important to consider the location. Street lights can be placed on any surface. To decorate the building along the entire perimeter, a frost-resistant outdoor LED garland "Rain" is suitable. For the decoration of shrubs, stairs or porch smaller structures are suitable. You can decorate the railings or sculptures.

In the video below you can see the option of decorating the yard and buildings:

 

What operating modes are there for street lights

Each garland has its own mode with a specific combination. Let's consider the main options:

In the photo below you can see how different garlands look like, having a program with modes:

Duralight garlands - what is it?

Duralight is a garland in the form of a tube with LEDs inside. The distance between the light elements varies from 12 to 27 mm. Models are monochrome and multi-colored.

Duralight helps to create original configurations, as well as inscriptions and even entire signs. The outdoor LED frost-resistant garland, reminiscent of melting icicles, works in a similar way. It is made on the principle of duralight, but the LEDs in it are located on special threads.

DIY LED frost-resistant garland

Now let's figure out if it is easy to make a garland of LEDs with your own hands. There are different manufacturing options, differing in complexity and design.

Simple Christmas street garlands

To create a simple structure, prepare the following items:

The finished garland follows check with a multimeter... For a simple circuit, a serial connection is best, but we will consider a parallel option:

Illustration	Stage description
	The LED with two outputs can change color. The color change depends on the polarity change. This LED requires 1 resistor. A tri-color flashing LED can also be used. The LED can operate at voltages from 3 to 9 volts. Lamps must not be connected to a power source without a resistor.
	The nominal value of the resistor is calculated using this formula.
	Using this formula, you can calculate the power of the resistor.
	The garland uses a parallel connection of LEDs. For each LED, its own resistor is used, which is connected to the anode and attached to the positive wire.
	As LED holders, you can take elements from an old, damaged garland.
	The diode is inserted into the old holder.
	We bend the mustache and connect a resistor to the longer mustache.
	The resistor is wound on the positive wire, and the second leg must be connected to the positive wire.
	The contacts need to be soldered and wrapped with tape for insulation.
	A board from an old radio receiver is taken as a power supply. There are two pairs plus or minus from the board. One for a garland, and one for a musical device.
	A radio case is used for the music device. A dedicated music switch is also connected.
	Here is such a garland when unfolded.

Multicolor garland

You can make a simple design without microcircuits and transistors:

Illustration	Stage description
	Such a product is powered from a 220 V network. In this case, it is better to place the finished circuit in a case, which will avoid short circuits and breakdown.
	A universal scheme is used for work.
	The number of LEDs can be any. Each LED has a separate generator. By selecting capacitors of different capacities for each channel, you can achieve chaotic color switching.
	Dinistors can be found on electronic transformer boards.
	All capacitors must be 50 volts.
	The product can be made in the shape of a star. This uses a board and a special case.

Complex LED garland

The lithium battery option is a complex design. This garland leaves behind a bright trail. In the store, this product is sold at a very high price, so you can try to make the design yourself.

For work, prepare:

Illustration	Stage description
	It is necessary to take the plastic case from under the batteries. This is how finished wires look like with LEDs.
	The wires are led inside the box from the side of the spring.
	One wire with a soldering iron must be soldered to the opposite side of the box. Namely, to the steel element, which must first be pulled out.
	Then the part with the connected wire is installed in place.
	The switch should be soldered to the box.
	The batteries are inserted back.
	After the performed manipulations, the garland can be connected.

How to fix an LED garland with your own hands: malfunctions and how to fix them

Let's find out what to do if suddenly needed repairs LED garland. Frequent breakdown occurs when one or two colors are off. In some cases, some area may not work. In such a situation, it is necessary to disassemble the unit, check the integrity of the contacts. In case of breakage, the torn off element must be fixed. If everything in the block is in place, then the reason may be in the common wire. It is necessary to check the cable for bites or other mechanical damage.

If the garland does not light up when plugged into the network, then you must carefully inspect the power supply and the power cord. All pins should be well attached to the board and IC.

If a breakdown occurs, you may not want to mess with the device and deal with the cause of its failure. But if you are determined to fix, then the following recommendations will help you:

We study reviews and prices before buying an outdoor frost-resistant LED garland

If you do not want and do not know how to make decorative garlands yourself, then you can go to the store for them. Let's take a look at some of the popular options. A quick overview of manufacturers and prices in the table below will help you choose the right model for you:

Picture	Product	Specifications	Average price, rub.
	Snowmen Street New Year	The color is white and green. The material is plastic and PVC. The shape of the lamps is a drop.	1590
	Garland for trees Led Clip Light	The cable is green. Length 50 meters. It can be used at temperatures up to minus 20 degrees.	15000
	Snowmen Garland "Fringe"	Multi-colored lamps in the amount of 232 pieces. Wire color is black. The material is metal and plastic.	3250
	Garland LED Luazon "Meterage"	100 lamps. Length 10 meters.	510
	SH Lights Icicles on a frame	White color. 78 LED	1280
	Hi Lights Decor 120 LED	Length 12m. Glow color is blue. The type of garland is thread.	1180

And now we propose to study some of the reviews:

Summing up, we can say that a fairly wide range of prices is offered for this product. When choosing a budget option, it is worth considering that this factor may affect the service life of the product.

Street garlands lie idle somewhere on the shelf for most of the year, but on the eve of the holidays they are simply an irreplaceable attribute. Therefore, the issue of choosing a garland should be approached with all responsibility. A high-quality product will illuminate your yard and house with delightful multi-colored lights for the entire holiday, giving everyone around you a rainbow and festive mood.

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