Garden Lighting

About Garden Lighting

Garden lighting transforms outdoor spaces into functional, safe, and inviting areas that can be enjoyed long after sunset. From professional-grade LED floodlights for commercial premises to decorative solar-powered solutions for residential gardens, MyToolShed.co.uk stocks a comprehensive range of outdoor illumination products. Modern LED technology has revolutionised garden lighting, offering powerful illumination with exceptional energy efficiency and longevity that traditional halogen bulbs simply cannot match.

The garden lighting range at MyToolShed includes Sealey's extra slim LED floodlights in 20w, 50w, and 100w variants—available with or without PIR motion sensors—alongside Gardena's innovative Clickup! decorative lighting systems. Whether you're a professional landscaper installing permanent outdoor illumination, an electrician fitting security lighting, or a homeowner enhancing your garden's ambiance, you'll find reliable, weatherproof solutions designed to withstand the UK climate whilst delivering outstanding performance and minimal running costs.

Applications

• Landscapers and Garden Designers: Installing permanent outdoor lighting systems as part of comprehensive garden projects
• Electricians: Fitting weatherproof outdoor lighting circuits compliant with BS 7671 wiring regulations
• Security Installers: Incorporating PIR floodlights into comprehensive security systems for residential and commercial properties
• Builders and Contractors: Providing temporary or permanent site lighting for construction projects, particularly during winter months
• Homeowners and DIY Enthusiasts: Enhancing garden security, safety, and ambiance with professional-specification equipment
• Property Maintenance Teams: Managing outdoor lighting for commercial premises, car parks, and communal spaces
• Facility Managers: Maintaining adequate outdoor illumination for industrial units, warehouses, and business premises

Choosing The Right Garden Lighting

Determine Coverage Area: Compact 20w LED floodlights suit small patios, doorways, and pathways, whilst 50w units handle medium-sized gardens and driveways. For large gardens, commercial premises, or security applications, 100w floodlights deliver maximum coverage and brightness.

Consider PIR Sensor Technology: Motion-activated PIR sensor floodlights offer significant advantages for security applications and energy savings. They deter intruders, alert you to activity, and only operate when needed, extending bulb life and reducing electricity consumption.

Evaluate Power Options: Mains-powered LED floodlights provide consistent, reliable illumination but require proper 240v electrical installation, typically involving a qualified electrician. Solar LED floodlights offer completely wire-free installation, perfect for remote locations or where electrical work is impractical.

Check IP Rating: The UK climate demands robust, weatherproof construction. Look for minimum IP44 rating, with IP65 providing superior protection against driving rain and dust. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks Sealey's slim-profile designs that reduce wind resistance whilst maintaining full weatherproofing.

Safety Information

Garden lighting involves 240v mains electricity in outdoor environments, presenting specific hazards requiring careful consideration. All permanent electrical installations must comply with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) and Part P Building Regulations. Unless you are competent and qualified, outdoor electrical work should be undertaken by a registered electrician who can certify the installation.

Always ensure garden lighting carries appropriate IP rating for the installation location—minimum IP44 for sheltered areas, IP65 or higher for exposed positions. Never use indoor-rated equipment outside, as condensation and moisture ingress present serious shock and fire risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What wattage LED floodlight do I need for my garden?

For small gardens and doorways, a 20w LED floodlight provides sufficient illumination. Medium-sized gardens benefit from 50w units, whilst large gardens or security applications require 100w floodlights. Remember that LED wattage differs from old halogen ratings—a 50w LED delivers similar brightness to a 500w halogen.

Can I install garden lighting myself or do I need an electrician?

Plug-in LED floodlights connected to existing outdoor sockets can be installed by competent DIY enthusiasts. However, permanent installations requiring new outdoor circuits or buried cables must comply with Part P Building Regulations and should be undertaken by a qualified, registered electrician.

Will PIR sensor lights work reliably in UK weather?

Modern PIR sensors are designed to function reliably in all UK weather conditions when properly installed. Quality units feature weather compensation to maintain consistent performance. Positioning is important—avoid aiming sensors at heat sources or areas where rain, snow, or moving vegetation might cause false triggers.