Komsomolskaya Pravda and expert Svetlana Danilova talk about the best outdoor frost-resistant garlands that will make your home bright not only inside, but also outside
The best outdoor frost-resistant garlands. Photo: pixabay
Many people are always preoccupied with how to decorate their home, paying special attention to major holidays such as New Year’s Eve. Moreover, I want to make the house beautiful not only inside, but also outside. Especially if a person lives in a private building.
New Year’s LED garlands are one of the most popular holiday items. They can be placed on trees, on windows, under a roof, on a facade. The various types of such goods — thread, fringe, curtain — allow you to realize your creative ideas to the fullest. Street garlands differ from those in the house, primarily in their frost and moisture resistance. You also need to take into account the possibility of the decoration — from an outlet or on batteries.
There are many nuances, but in any case, these are pleasant worries. Komsomolskaya Pravda talks about the best outdoor frost-resistant garlands in 2022 that will make your New Year even brighter.
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Sh Lights
Sh Lights. Photo: market.yandex.ru
Not the most expensive, but still a great option. This is a classic model of a street Christmas garland with multi-colored LEDs that are mounted on a transparent wire. The garland supports several flashing modes. They can be easily switched using the built-in controller.
The length of the decoration is 12 meters. You can easily plug it into a power outlet and place it beautifully on a Christmas tree, a window, or maybe the facade of your house. The insulation material — metal and plastic — is able to withstand even low sub-zero temperatures. 120 lamps allow you to arrange a bright light show even in difficult weather conditions. The garland runs on batteries, which is very convenient. Keep in mind that batteries drain faster in cold weather.
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Main characteristics
Lamp type
LEDs
Type of garland
a thread
Power type
battery operated
Pros and cons
Several glow modes, including flashing, which many people like, multi-colored bulbs, battery operation
Batteries drain quickly in cold weather
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1. ERA
ERA. Photo: market.yandex.ru
An interesting garland designed to be placed on the street. It works not from the socket, but on solar batteries. The type of lamps is LEDs, they are made in the form of beautiful bees, which will please not only children, but also adults.
There is a high class of dust and moisture protection — IP 44. This means that the garland can withstand really low temperatures, feel good in conditions of high humidity, and not deteriorate in windy weather. The wire material is made of plastic, which also saves them from damage in bad weather.
The garland has two modes: glow and flicker. It is best to place it on a tree, and it will be a very beautiful sight. It charges quickly and shines for up to several hours, even when it is in partial shade.
Main characteristics
Lamp type
LEDs
Type of garland
a thread
Power type
solar-powered
Pros and cons
Powered by solar batteries, no need to worry about connecting the power cord. High class of dust and moisture protection. Unusual shape of light bulbs
Bees are only one color. Not many modes of operation
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Having bought an artificial Christmas tree, you will not look for and order a live one every year.
2. “Street garland 50 meters”
Garland street 50 meters. Photo: market.yandex.ru
Luminous threads from this outdoor Christmas decoration in a spool can be used to decorate trees, facades, shop windows, windows and arches. This is a very original, multi-colored model with rich colors. The length of the garland is 50 meters, it is delivered in a coil. Connects via outlet.
The garland is made of durable and reliable materials. She has increased moisture protection, which allows her to withstand the winter weather. The bulbs don’t get hot and don’t flicker. They do not consume much energy — 3.6 W / m. There are 240 light bulbs here, they will make your holiday truly bright.
Main characteristics
Lamp type
LEDs
Type of garland
a thread
Power type
from the network
Glow modes
constant, flashing
Pros and cons
The length of the garland is 50 meters. Reliable materials — plastic, silicone. 8 glow modes
Not very secure on surfaces
3.HiLightsDecor
Hi Lights Decor. Photo: market.yandex.ru
This is an outdoor frost-resistant light decoration on a rubber wire. The garland is resistant to aggressive environmental influences: frost, rain, wind. Withstands temperatures down to ‑30°C. The garland can be extended up to 120 m by attaching up to 10 additional modules, each 12 m long. It is also possible to dock it with other garlands of the HiLightsDecor series. Mains powered.
The garland is designed for indoor and outdoor use. It is made in the form of a thread — suitable for a window, a Christmas tree, and a facade. The number of lamps is 120, which is enough to create a cozy New Year’s atmosphere. The diodes here are purple — a very unusual color on the market.
Main characteristics
Lamp type
LEDs
Type of garland
a thread
Power type
from the network
Operating temperature range
-30°C to 50°C
Pros and cons
Unusual purple diodes. Durable rubber wire
Short cord length initially
4. Feron Thread CL07
Feron Thread CL07. Photo: market.yandex.ru
This is a static street garland in thread format. It impresses with its number of lamps — there are 400 of them! D. There are two wires to choose from: cold white or green.
The glow is constant — for street garlands, many buyers prefer this type. Mains powered. The length of the decoration is 40 meters, a very large-scale option that will decorate the house so that it can be seen from afar.
The operating temperature range is from ‑45°C to 50°C. The wires are made of reliable materials that do not crack in the cold.
Main characteristics
Lamp type
LEDs
Type of garland
a thread
Power type
from the network
glow mode
constant
Operating temperature range
-45°C to 50°C
Pros and cons
The length of the garland is 40 meters. A large number of lamps
No choice of glow modes
5. NEON NIGHT 255–033‑6
NEON NIGHT 255–033‑6. Photo: market.yandex.ru
Garland of excellent quality, consisting of 76 lamps. This is a great option for the facade of a private house. The type of product is fringe, these are bright threads hanging down from top to bottom with LED blue bulbs. On sale blue and white wires — to choose from. You can place it above the door, the entrance to your house will look very bright. If desired, you can use it both on windows and indoors.
Dust and moisture protection class — IP 65 — allows you to reliably protect the diodes from moisture and dust. The decoration can work in a wide temperature range — from ‑40°C to 50°C. The wire is made of PVC — a reliable material for outdoor frost-resistant garlands.
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We add that the lamps are placed on 24 vertical threads from 20 to 60 cm. The garland is connected — if desired, it can be connected with other garlands of this brand up to 50 meters in total.
Main characteristics
Lamp type
LEDs
Type of garland
fringe
glow mode
constant
Operating temperature range
-40°C to 50°C
Ingress protection class
IP65
Pros and cons
The length of the garland is 2 meters 40 cm. Nice color
The wire to connect to the outlet is short — you need an extension cord
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6. “Fairy garland”
Fairy garland. Photo: market.yandex.ru
A great option not only for the New Year, but also, for example, for decorating a place for a wedding. The garland can be placed both indoors and outdoors. Best of all outside it will look at the window. Outwardly, it is an LED rain with a transparent wire. If desired, this beauty can also be placed on a large Christmas tree, but still its appearance — fringe — is more suitable for home.
It withstands up to minus 30–35 degrees in the cold. The lamps are LED, they differ only in a white glow. The length of the street garland is 3 meters, which will decorate a small space. Some users, for example, decorate a dog house with this product — and your favorite pets should be a holiday.
Main characteristics
Lamp type
LEDs
Type of garland
fringe
Operating temperature range
-35°C
Pros and cons
It is convenient to place on different objects. Beautiful appearance. Does not overheat even after prolonged use
Not the longest garland. No flicker modes
7. Vegas “Icicles”
Vegas “Icicles”. Photo: market.yandex.ru
Unusual garland in the form of icicles. LEDs can be bright white or warm white — the choice of color is up to the buyer. 40 light bulbs, if desired, you can buy other garlands and connect them. The length of the product is 2 meters, but with such curly nozzles for light bulbs, this is quite enough to surprise guests.
The garland is reliable — it will serve you for more than one year. She will look especially cool in a private house, hung around the perimeter of the roof. The minimum operating temperature is up to minus 30 degrees.
Main characteristics
Lamp type
LEDs
Type of garland
icicles
Power type
from the network
Operating temperature range
-30°C to 50°C
Ingress protection class
IP44
Pros and cons
Long service life. High class of dust and moisture protection — diodes are not afraid of rain and strong wind. Unusual shape in the form of icicles
There is only one color for the bulbs. Not the longest garland. The design breaks easily if used carelessly.
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8 Uniel
Uniel. Photo: market.yandex.ru
This garland for the New Year can be safely placed both indoors and outdoors. The garland is powered by the mains, the type of lamps is LEDs. There are two modes of illumination — constant and flashing. The decoration is connected, so at any time it can become even longer than when buying: it interacts with products of the same manufacturer. You can tie up to three or four segments with a total length of 6–8 meters.
The wire material is made of plastic. It is transparent, so it will seem that the multi-colored light bulbs seem to be floating in the air. The high class of dust and moisture protection IP 44 allows the product to feel comfortable in harsh winter weather conditions. According to the manufacturer, the garland can work at minus 20 degrees. It is not recommended to use it at lower temperatures.
Main characteristics
Lamp type
LEDs
Type of garland
fringe
Power type
from the network
Operating temperature range
-20°C to 35°C
Ingress protection class
IP44
Pros and cons
Multi-colored light bulbs that look great on a transparent wire. They serve for a long time, according to the manufacturer — 50 thousand hours
Works poorly at temperatures below minus 20 degrees
9. Globo Lighting
Globo Lighting. Photo: market.yandex.ru
An unusual garland for those who are willing to spend a substantial amount on Christmas decorations. It withstands even the most severe frosts — minus 40 degrees. The super filament garland has a built-in 10.8W LED module, which is perfect for a halogen lamp. The plafonds are made of polymer.
The shape of the plafonds is a sphere, the colors of the plafonds are blue, red, orange, lilac. Light bulbs have good protection against moisture and dust — IP44, which means that the product is not afraid of splashes or frost. You can safely use the decoration in rooms with high humidity, and on the street in not the best weather.
Main characteristics
Lamp type
LEDs
Power type
from the network
Operating temperature range
-40°C to 40°C
Ingress protection class
IP44
Pros and cons
Withstands temperatures down to minus 40 degrees. Bulbs are well protected
Large distance between diodes. There may be a feeling that the garland lacks density
10.RGB
RGB. Photo: market.yandex.ru
Outdoor LED garland-thread, the length of which is 10 meters, which will allow the owner to turn around in the realization of their desires for decorating the house. This is a sealed product: a thick black cord tightly closes the wires and does not allow moisture and air to pass through.
The garland is suitable for decorating Christmas trees, building facades, arbors, trees on the street. The diodes on the garland are also protected from moisture, which allows you to use the garland on the street without fear. 8 lighting modes allow you to customize it to suit your mood. The garland can shine constantly, it can flash or change color smoothly. Mains powered.
Main characteristics
Lamp type
LEDs
Type of garland
a thread
Power type
from the network
Ingress protection class
IP67
Pros and cons
Made of reliable materials — plastic, glass, silicone, PVC, rubber. High class of dust and moisture protection. Multiple lighting modes
Hard to unravel. Not very easy to mount
How to choose outdoor frost-resistant garlands
The garland is a simple item, but before buying a garland for the street, you need to learn more about them. What to pay attention to? What markings should be? Svetlana Danilova, manager of the purchasing department of the Tvoi Dom hypermarket chain, answered these and other questions regarding the choice of outdoor frost-resistant garlands to Komsomolskaya Pravda.
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On the market, frost-resistant garlands are presented in a wide variety of forms. Depending on the frost in the region, you should choose the material from which the garlands are made. When choosing outdoor decoration, pay attention to how it is protected from dust and moisture. You can read about it on the label.
Street garlands are of different types. For example, “linear” you can decorate trees, because it is very flexible and it will make a unique decoration. Used to decorate facades rain garlands. Suitable for house porch “fringe” or “mesh”. Look very nice “melting icicles“with which you can decorate trees or hang them under the roof.
In any case, when choosing a garland, pay attention to its length and the material from which it is made. It should be from 5 to 20 meters, equipped with special connectors. It is recommended to pay attention to the quality of the material, and secure connections should be made using rubber gaskets, then the garland will last a long time.
Popular questions and answers
What degree of moisture protection should street garlands have?
High protection is provided by IP67 and IP68 markings. IP44 and IP54 — the minimum value at which the garland is suitable for outdoor use. It cannot be completely immersed in water, but the product tolerates splashes easily.
What markings should a street garland have?
The letter “N” must be indicated on the street garland — protection against moisture. And the marking “G” or “R” indicates its frost resistance.
What material should street garlands be made of?
Depending on the frost in the region, you should choose the material from which the garlands are made. They are available in silicone, PVC and rubber. The most reliable of silicone and rubber. But, if you live where it is up to ‑20 degrees in winter, then a PVC garland will do.
What are the rules for the installation and safe operation of garlands on the street?
Modern garlands are fireproof because they do not have heating elements. In addition, they are very practical. First, they save electricity. And, secondly, if one bulb in them stops burning, then this will not affect the operation of the entire garland. The only thing is that the street garland must be fixed very well. Otherwise, in the winter wind, it may come off.
It is important to understand that indoor garlands cannot be used outdoors. Indoor illumination does not have the degree of protection required for outdoor decorations.