ConnectGo® is our newest connectable lights system and, arguably, the most revolutionary. It's an affordable, low voltage system and is generally considered to be ideal for domestic lighting displays. This might be at Christmas to display on the house, or in the garden throughout the rest of the year.
As the system runs using a lower voltage, 31V to be precise, it's often considered to be safer than high powered alternatives and is a popular choice for people with children or animals, where the risk of the cable being severed is greater.
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We're often asked what the difference is between ConnectGo® and ConnectPro® and why one might choose one over the other. Both are impressive connectable lights systems, but each has its own unique features and advantages. The table below outlines many of these, whilst we also compare the systems visually further down the page.
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ConnectPro® is our flagship connectable lights system. Offering incredible durability at a competitive price point, it is generally considered to be ideal for commercial lighting displays. Of course it is also the system of choice for many people running domestic lighting displays too, thanks to its ease of use and robust, high quality components.
The system makes use of the full 240V from the socket and, as such, employs a thicker, rubber cable compared to alternatives.
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We're often asked what the difference is between ConnectGo® and ConnectPro® and why one might choose one over the other. Both are impressive connectable lights systems, but each has its own unique features and advantages. The table below outlines many of these, whilst we also compare the systems visually further down the page.
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FestoonPro® is a premium festoon lighting system. Offering both incredible durability and flexibility, it is ideal for commercial lighting displays. Available in E27 or B22 varieties, it allows you to select and purchase your own bulbs which can be swapped in and out of the belts at your leisure. None of our other festoon lights feature replaceable bulbs.
The system makes use of the full 240V from the socket and, accordingly, features a thick rubber cable and fully waterproof connections.
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Catenary wire ensures that the light cable is supported along the lit length when suspended. This avoids placing unnecessary stress on the cabling, which can cause damage to festoon lights over time.
Our recommendation is to use PVC coated garden wire, since metal wire can become hot and melt the plastic on your festoon lights.
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Here, we hope to advise on how to install and look after your solar lights in order to achieve the best possible performance. In order to do so, we first need to understand the four essential components that solar lights need to function:
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Here, we'll take a look at what might be causing issues with underperforming solar lights. It may also be worthwhile checking out our guide for how to install solar lights, as well as the blog post 8 things to do if your solar lights aren't working (though many of those points are also covered here).
First thing's first, we have to be honest about the limitations of solar lights in general and also the geographical limitations we're subject to here in the UK. The type of solar lights that are predominantly sold are relatively low cost, containing somewhat cheap components and are therefore limited in their performance. The solar panel and solar battery on most affordable solar lights might result in acceptable performance in the height of summer, but will undoubtedly disappoint during the winter.
Cheap solar garden lights are now sold in lots of discount stores, as well as at supermarkets, and often from disreputable sellers on online marketplaces. The truth is that, more often than not, you get what you pay for. More expensive solar lights - generally using an amorphous panel as opposed to a crystalline one, and with a larger NiMH battery as opposed to a NiCd one - will offer better performance in winter, but will cost significantly more and are not widely available.
With that out of the way, let's take a look at troubleshooting for solar lights.
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Twinkly smart lighting products have now been on the market for several years, with the technology now familiar to many. For those of you experiencing Twinkly for the first time though, the initial setup can be a little daunting. The process itself is simple though and we've created this step-by-step video to guide you through the process.
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You've got your Twinkly lights installed in your chosen location, you've connected to your WiFi and now you just need to map them before you start to explore the endless combinations of colours and effects. Mapping your Twinkly lights accurately is hugely important if you want to maximise the impact of your lights, so take the time to get this part right.
Some key things to remember are to avoid reflective surfaces behind the lights, to keep the camera steady (use a tripod if you have one) and to ensure the room is not too dark or too light.
You'll notice that you have the option to use 2D mapping or 3D mapping and we'll take a look at each in turn.
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When you have multiple sets of Twinkly lights, grouping them together allows you to fully synchronise your lighting display. You can group Twinkly lights in three different ways: join them so that they become one single virtual device, sync them so that each set of Twinkly displays the same effect, or group them by area, which is where displays feature numerous Twinkly devices in a larger scene.
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Sometimes the best solution if you're having issues with your Twinkly lights is to reset them. This can be used to combat issues with connectivity, for example, and is a standard troubleshooting procedure. Here's how to do it:
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