Frequently Asked Questions

Lights

Why should I light up my pond?
Adding lighting in a pond or water feature adds an entirely new dimension to your enjoyment. Lighting takes your water garden from a feature that can only be enjoyed in its fullest during daylight hours to a focal point of your garden at night. Lighting can be used to accent design features of your water garden and surrounding areas and create an ambience that can be calming or dramatic depending on intensity and positioning.

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Can the lights go underwater?
Yes – all of the lighting listed in the Aquagarden and Oase range of lighting is designed to be fully submersed in water. Always check with Clearpond or your local distributor if you are planning to use lighting in an above water application to ensure suitability.

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How bright are they?
Water garden lighting varies in brightness and intensity depending on style. They start from low 1 watt LED globes to 75 watt halogen lamps with variable light angles to allow the Water Gardener the ability to individualise their own unique creation..

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Why should I be wary of cheap lights?
Cheaper brands of lighting can come with the inherent problems of reduced quality and performance. Cheap lights use a plastic lens that can expand and contract with the heat generated by the bulb. Over time this can cause the plastic to warp and allow water to penetrate the seal and damage the light. High quality lights such as those from Oase use a thick glass lens that will not warp. When choosing lighting for your water garden, remember that it is a product that will be in use for many years so always select the best product within your budget. Look for quality of fit and finish as well as cable length and ability to extend the system at a later date by adding more light units to a system. Better quality lighting is characterised by longer warranty periods, letting you know that the manufacturer is prepared to back up the quality of their product by guarantying the minimum expected life if used correctly..

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Can I have different colours?
Yes – most water garden lighting is available in colours as well as white, natural light tones. Many of the halogen globe varieties of lighting are available with different coloured lens covers that can be interchanged to provide changes in the mood created by underwater or aboveground lighting. LED lighting is generally available in white light as well as solid colours and a mix of colours in the single light unit. .

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What's the best way to light up my fountain?
The best way to light up a fountain is to position the light directly underneath the fountain head facing upwards. This enables the light to catch the moving water and provides a spectacular effect. This is easily achieved using the Oase Nautilus fountain pump and Lunaqua 3 lights by attaching the light to a special plate located on the pump. The Lunaqua 3 light sets can also be easily attached to any other fountain riser by a special fitting that comes with the kit. .

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Do i need an electrician to install my light?
The complete range of lighting from Clearpond is designed to be installed by the home gardener in a DIY capacity. Please note that if at any time you are unsure of the correct procedure for installation of any electrical device it is essential to contact a qualified professional. Any permanent installation of a 240v electrical system should only be carried out by a qualified Electrician. .

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