Patio umbrella lights are instantly becoming a hit with homeowners as well as with business owners. Using LED lights and solar powered lights can greatly reduce your energy costs and save a tremendous amount of money in your over-all electrical expense. Most of the umbrella lights operate on C or D size batteries. Using LED umbrella lights prevents any possible damage to the umbrella that might occur when using other types of bulbs. They also have a longer life than other types do. If bugs are a problem in your sitting area, LED lights will not attract bugs or mosquito’s.

Umbrella lights are a practical way to add light to your outdoor living space. They are fun and give a classy appearance to any outdoor areas. There are so many styles to choose from with more varieties being added to the market every day. There are beautiful Japanese shaped lanterns, happy faces, and mushrooms just to name a few. For birthdays and other kinds of celebrations you can find cupcake or party hat shaped lights. For use at restaurants with outdoor patio seating, chili pepper shaped umbrella lights are a nice added touch.

The umbrella lights are simple to install and only require less than an hours worth of time. To put the lights on the umbrella simply wrap the flexible collar around the pole of the umbrella. Then position the two halves of the umbrella lights around the pole. Be sure to snap the two halves together. Now slide the light over the collar to finish the installation. The light includes a separate hanging attachment so it can be hung from other things such as a tent, camper or gazebo.

No electrical outlets are required with patio umbrella lights that are battery or solar powered. Most umbrella lights will fit poles with diameters of 1-1/3-inch to 1-2/3-inch.