Flags Send a Message - Even at Night

A flag is a strong symbol of loyalty. It sends a powerful message such as "I love my country". Over the years, flags have become works of art and additionally, outdoor décor making them an aesthetic statement. Proper flag etiquette entails either taking down a flag at dusk or keeping it lit at all times. Continue to send your flag's message throughout the night with a solar spot light made just for the purpose of illumination.

There are several choices with regards to flag lighting. You can purchase a solar fixture that is placed in the ground that can cover about 20 feet of flag and pole. There are fixtures which can mount directly to a flag pole and which will increase the visibility of the flag and provide lighting up to 60 feet. Whether you select the 'in ground lamp' or the 'pole mounted lamp' is a matter of personal preference.

With either option, you will probably purchase a kit. The kit contains the fixture and the solar collection device - or solar panel. The collector will be built into the lamp, or it will be free standing and attached by a wire set, or it will be part of the lamp, but then installed on a pivoting axis. The pivot allows the panel to be moved toward the sun for maximum energy absorption.

Once the fixture is in place, you can expect it to last for roughly 20 years. Each day it will recharge itself when the sun comes out. Even in cloud cover, the battery will charge. The lamp will produce 12 hours of continuous light with approximately 60 Lux output.

The solar flag kit will run you between $49.95 and $149.95 US depending on where you purchase one. No matter what you spend, you can expect to draw attention to your flag and not have to worry about flag etiquette being amiss.