Outdoor lighting in Harlow: What you should consider.

Safety being the most important and that's why all outdoor lighting fixtures are IP rated or Ingress protected, providing protection against drops or streams of water from the garden hose pipe. Security at your property in Harlow can be achieved by strategically placing lighting to deter intruders as well as providing illumination for safe access into and out of your outdoor space. Finally, aesthetically pleasing designs is the fun part where we can get creative with customers, creating comfortable but functional outdoor lighting.

What type of outdoor lighting should I install?

On a recent job close to Newhall, a customer wanted security lighting outdoors in the rear and front garden as an added measure to prevent intruders. We installed PIR or Passive Infrared sensor lighting which provided directed and controlled lighting when motion was detected. The customer was mindful of disturbing his neighbours so we strategically placed the motion sensor lights to highlight dark areas around the property and not his neighbour's bedroom window.

There are a number of options for garden lighting such as pathway or border lighting which can illuminate uneven ground or steps to prevent falls or trips. EJB Electrical also install accent lighting to highlight features like a garden pond, as well as wall mounted lighting for patio areas so you can entertain your guests well into the evenings.

What are the benefits of LED outdoor lighting?

Experienced electricians like EJB Electrical highly recommend the use of LED for outdoor use as they are incredibly robust and durable, resistant to vibrations and extreme temperatures. LED options also have a very long shelf life, lasting up to 30,000 hours so you can expect fewer bulb changes which will save you money and time in the long run.

Many of our customers have commented on the increased visibility which comes with LED lighting, providing greater illumination for capturing activity on CCTV systems.

Is outdoor lighting safe?

We mentioned using the correct IP rating for light fixtures but also ensuring all outdoor lighting circuits include RCD rated at 30mA, providing immediate protection should a fault arise to prevent electric shocks. 

For further reassurance, EJB Electrical are NICEIC fully registered  electricians so all indoor and outdoor lighting complies with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations. Installing any new outdoor circuits falls under notifiable work which needs to be signed off by a registered electrician which can do as registered electricians.

Why work with EJB Electrical in Harlow?

We're a local team which is always an advantage when reaching customers and arriving on site. As a professional team, we do our best to complete electrical projects in a timely manner with very little disruption to you.

Many of our customers end up referring us to friends and family because of the professional service we provide, increasing our every growing list of domestic and commercial customers in Harlow.

Contact EJB Electrical so a walk through of your outdoor space can be arranged with one of the team. Call us to start planning outdoor lighting in Harlow.