Are you looking to add some extra light to your outdoor space, particularly around your chain link fence? Solar lights are an excellent option for this purpose. In this blog, we not only introduce some of the best solar lights specifically designed for chain link fences but also tell you how to choose the best ones.
5 Best Solar Lights for Chain Link Fence
The best solar lights for a chain link fence are individual hanging solar lights or solar string lights, which allow you easily to hang them on your fence. Here we will introduce 5 options for your consideration.
1. Best Crackle Glass Hanging Solar Lights for Chain Link Fence
MAXvolador Crackle glass hanging solar lights for a chain link fence are good to use for achieving an atmospheric feel outdoors without unnecessary or complicated wiring. The features of the hanging solar lights with crackle glass include:
- Weatherproofing: These hanging solar lights for a chain link fence are made from sturdy glass and stainless steel making them resistant to extreme weather such as wind, snow, and rain. Each light is waterproof.
- Installation methods: Each hanging solar light for a chain link fence is very easy to install. Simply use the crocodile clip provided with each light to attach them to the fence in a position with full sunlight. No electrical wiring or connections are required.
- Battery voltage: The voltage of these crackle glass hanging solar lights for a chain link fence is 1.2V.
- Brightness: The crackled effect in these lights makes the light emitted brighter than other lights.
- Light colors: These hanging solar lights for a chain link fence come in either multi-color or warm white.
- Light modes: These hanging solar lights for a chain link fence have only one light mode which is “on/off”.
- Duration: After a full charge, these hanging solar lights for a chain link fence will last a total of between 8 and 10 hours.
- Size and weight: The glass light in these hanging solar lights for a chain link fence is 1.9 inches in diameter, and the light with the metal base combined is a total of 3.5 inches. The hanging arm with crocodile clip adds a further 1.8 inches. Each light weighs a total of just under 4 ounces.
2. Best Mason Jar Solar Lights for Chain Link Fence
MAXvolador mason jar solar lights for a chain link fence are good to use when you want to create a romantic or festive feel outdoors. The mason jar solar lights for a chain link fence have the features below:
- Weatherproofing: The lids of these mason jar solar lights for a chain link fence are made from 100% tin and the hangers are made from stainless steel. This means the lights will not rust. The lid is also secured by a rubber o-ring meaning that the inside of the jars cannot get wet.
- Installation methods: Simply remove the solar panel film upon opening up these lights and hang them somewhere they will receive plenty of sunlight with hooks or zip ties. If you want the lights to be inserted into the ground along the fence, check the MAXvolador mason jar solar lights with a stake.
- Battery voltage: The voltage of these mason jar solar lights for a chain link fence is 1.2V.
- Brightness: These mason jar solar lights for a chain link fence contain double the number of lights compared to typical mason jar solar lights making them much brighter.
- Light colors: These mason jar solar lights for a chain link fence come in warm white, cool white, and multi-color.
- Light modes: These mason jar solar lights for a chain link fence have only one light mode which is “on/off”.
- Duration: After a full charge, these mason jar solar lights for a chain link fence will last a total of between 10 and 12 hours.
- Size and weight: The 6 hanging mason jar solar lights when packed are 11 x 7 x 6 inches and weigh 4 and a half pounds. Each light unpacked is 5 x 3 inches in size.
3. Best Solar Fence Lights for Chain Link Fence
The MAXvolador solar fence lights are versatile. They can be installed on steps, fences, decks, and more. These lights also apply to chain link fences and are ideal when you want to achieve a rustic and inviting feel in your yard. The features of these lights include:
- Weatherproofing: These solar fence lights are manufactured with waterproof lids. The lights will also withstand high temperatures, wind, and worse.
- Installation methods: There are two methods to install the fence lights. You can either hang them on the chain link fence using zip ties through the screw holes on the products or install them on the post caps (if available) of your fence using double-sided adhesive tapes.
- Battery capacity: Each solar fence light has a rechargeable battery capacity of 300 mAh.
- Brightness: These solar fence lights have a luminous flux of 3 lumens. They are bright enough for moving around but won’t disturb your neighbors.
- Light colors: These solar fence lights come in the color of warm white or multi-color.
- Light modes: These solar fence lights for chain link fences have only one light mode, which is “on/off”. However, the multi-color variant changes colors automatically.
- Duration: After a full charge of 6-8 hours, these solar fence lights can last between 8 and 12 hours.
- Size and weight: The solar fence lights measure 2″L x 1.7″W x 1.8″H and weigh 3.98 ounces.
4. Best Multi-color Solar String Lights for Chain Link Fence
MAXvolador multi-color solar string lights are good to use if you want to create a party or holiday atmosphere. The multi-color solar string lights for a chain link fence include the features below:
- Weatherproofing: These RGB solar string lights are very durable being made from commercial-grade strands, thicker flexible stocks, and sturdy plastic bulbs. This robust construction will protect the lights from any weather situation.
- Installation methods: The solar panel provided with these lights comes with both a clip and a spike to attach it to a fence or to position it in the ground. Each light fitting has a durable rubber hook to clip it to a fence.
- Battery capacity: The solar panel battery is able to store 5,000 mAh. It also comes with a USB charging port, so you can charge the solar panel if there is not enough sunlight.
- Brightness: The maximum brightness from these multi-color solar string lights for a chain link fence is 35 lumens. However, they are also dimmable meaning you can adjust their brightness to four different levels using the remote controller.
- Light colors: These multi-color solar string lights come in 8 different single colors (warm white, red, green, blue, white, cyan, purple, and orange).
- Light modes: These multi-color solar string lights for a chain link fence have 6 dynamic modes including jump, fade, flash, and auto cycle.
- Duration: These RGB solar string lights for a chain link fence can work for 9-10 hours with a full charge.
- Size and weight: The 48FT multi-color solar string lights for a chain link fence when packed are 12x 10 x 7 inches and weigh just 5.28 pounds.
5. Best Dimmable Solar String Lights for Chain Link Fence
MAXvolador dimmable solar string lights are good to use when you want to create an ambient atmosphere outdoors for a special occasion. The dimmable solar string lights for a chain link fence have the features below:
- Weatherproofing: These dimmable solar string lights are waterproof and shatterproof, meaning they will resist harsh weather such as rain, wind, and hail.
- Installation methods: The solar panel provided with these lights comes with both a clip and a spike to attach it to a fence or to position it in the ground. Each light fitting has a durable rubber hook to clip it to a fence.
- Battery power: The power of these dimmable solar string lights is 3.5 watts.
- Brightness: The maximum brightness from these dimmable solar string lights for a chain link fence is 35 lumens. However, they are also dimmable meaning you can adjust their brightness to four different levels using the remote controller.
- Light colors: These dimmable solar string lights for a chain link fence can be switched to warm white (2700K), natural white (4000K), or cool white (5000K).
- Light modes: These dimmable solar string lights for a chain link fence have two light modes including jump and fade.
- Duration: These dimmable solar string lights for a chain link fence can work for 8-10 hours with a full charge.
- Size and weight: The 48FT dimmable solar string lights for a chain link fence when packed are 12x 9 x 8 inches and weigh just 5.3 pounds.
How to Choose Solar Lights for Chain Link Fence
When choosing the best solar lights for a chain link fence, it is essential to consider both practical factors and aesthetics.
Practical Factors
Practical factors include weatherproofing, installation methods, battery capacity, and size and weight.
- Weatherproofing: Solar lights for a chain link fence will be exposed to the weather and climate, so it is essential to ensure they are durable and weatherproof. Check the materials used to make the lights and whether they come with any ratings, such as the level of waterproofness.
- Installation methods: Most solar lights for a chain link fence will require only basic installation methods. However, you need to make sure that the lights can be installed on your chain link fence. Solar lights usually attach to a chain link fence via clips provided on each light or hooks attached to each light fitting on a light string.
- Battery capacity: This refers to the amount of charge the battery attached to each solar panel can hold. The larger the battery capacity is, the longer the light can last.
- Runtime: It means the time that solar light can last after a full charge. We expect it to work as long as possible after being fully charged. Otherwise, it cannot stay on all night.
- Size and Weight: The chain link fence has limited bearing capacity and cannot carry too heavy solar lights, so the size and weight of the solar lights should be considered before purchasing.
Aesthetics
Regarding aesthetics, you should consider brightness, light colors, and light modes.
- Brightness: Brightness is the amount of light emitted by each solar light and is measured in lumens.
- Light colors: Some solar lights for a chain link fence come in a single color, some come in different colors, and some come in different temperatures of white. Lights that come in different colors can either show one color on all bulbs at the same time or show a pattern of different colors depending on the chosen pattern.
- Light modes: Some solar lights for a chain link fence come with lighting patterns such as twinkle and fade. Lights with patterns often come with a remote control or switch, from which different light modes can be selected.
