Frequently Asked Questions
About Outdoor Lighting & Landscape Lights - Solar, String & Security Lights
Illuminate Your Space: Outdoor String, Solar & Security Lighting
Outdoor lighting does more than just brighten the night; it extends your living space, enhances home security, and adds value to your property. At Sam's Club, our outdoor light collection features energy-efficient LED technology and durable weather-resistant designs. Whether you're hosting a backyard dinner or securing your perimeter, we provide professional-grade lighting solutions in bulk quantities for maximum value.
Versatile Lighting for Every Area
Different zones of your home require specific lighting types. We carry a curated selection to cover your entire exterior:
- Ambiance & Entertaining: EcoScapes 24' LED String Lights are heavy-duty and linkable, perfect for patios, pergolas, and commercial spaces.
- Effortless Landscaping: Our Solar Pathway Lights require no wiring and feature high-lumen output to keep walkways safe and stylish.
- Smart Security: Protect your home with Motion-Activated Flood Lights, designed to detect movement up to 50 feet away and deter unwanted visitors.
- Flood Lights: Flood lights provide bright, illuminating light around entryways. They feature simple and contemporary designs that are available in a variety of finishes. Some models have galvanized or bronze fixtures to match easily with brick, siding and wood exteriors. Consider slim flood lights for outdoor lighting to provide safety that's inconspicuous in contemporary spaces.
Lighting Calculator: Planning Your Perfect Glow
When designing your outdoor oasis, the most common mistake is buying just enough wire to cover the distance from point A to point B. To achieve that professional, high-end look, you need to account for the "swag"—the graceful drape or curve the lights create between hanging points. To ensure you have enough length, always add 10% more to your total linear measurement. This extra buffer prevents the cord from being pulled too taut, which can strain your mounting hardware and result in a rigid, industrial appearance.
How to Calculate Your String Light Needs
Use this simple QA guide and calculation method to determine exactly how much lighting you should add to your cart.
Follow this three-step calculation to ensure a perfect fit:
- Measure: Find the linear distance of the perimeter or the total length of the "Z" or "X" pattern you plan to hang.
- Add 10%: Multiply your linear measurement by 1.10 to account for the drape (swag).
- Divide by Set Length: Divide that total by the length of the string light set (e.g., 24 feet) to find out how many boxes to buy.
The Formula:
{Linear Feet} X 1.10 = {Total Footage Needed}
Why Buy Outdoor Lighting from Sam’s Club?
We provide "Contractor Grade" quality at member-only prices, ensuring your lights last through every season.
- Commercial-Grade Durability: Most of our lighting options feature heavy-duty wiring and impact-resistant lenses, outperforming standard big-box store alternatives.
- Bulk Value Packs: Why buy one light at a time? Our Solar Light Sets come in packs of 8 or 10, allowing you to light an entire driveway for the price of a few individual units elsewhere.
- Advanced Solar Tech: We utilize high-capacity lithium-ion batteries and crystalline solar panels in our Solar Landscape Lighting, ensuring they stay bright longer into the night.
- Convenient Pickup: Need to finish your project before sunset? Use Scan & Go™ in-club or Curbside Pickup to get your lighting supplies fast.