Why Choose Marino Festoon Lights?
Marino is our wider-spaced festoon range, with ten bulbs per ten metres. This makes it a preferred choice for longer runs, larger outdoor areas and projects where you want a warm glow without placing the bulbs too close together.
These outdoor festoon lights are extremely versatile. They can be used for brightening:
- Gardens and patios
- Outdoor dining spaces
- Hospitality terraces
- Pergolas and seating areas
- Trees, fences and house walls
- External windows and courtyards
- Summer gatherings and special occasions
- Commercial and event displays
Unlike lighter decorative string lights, Marino uses a more substantial cable and larger replaceable bulbs. This gives the range the quality and durability expected from heavy-duty festoon lights.
Fixed or Pendant Marino Festoon Lighting
Marino is available with fixed or pendant bulb sockets.
Fixed sockets, position each bulb close to the main wire, creating a neat, classic festoon display. This style works well when you want to attach the lights between walls, trees, fence posts or festoon poles.
Pendant sockets allow the bulbs to hang below the main cable. They create a softer decorative lighting effect and are well-suited to dining areas, covered patios, event spaces and commercial settings.
Both styles use the same approximately 95cm bulb spacing. Your choice depends on the finished look and ambience you want to create.
Traditional Filament Bulbs or LED Bulbs?
Bulb choice can make a noticeable difference to the appearance of your Marino lighting.
Traditional filament bulbs create a warm, vintage glow that works well in gardens, hospitality settings and during the festive season. The Marino range also includes modern LED bulbs in warm white, coloured and dimmable options.
LED technology offers good energy efficiency and a longer working life than older incandescent lighting. Lower energy use can also help keep running costs and the impact on your electricity bill down during regular or year-round use.
Replaceable bulbs allow you to update the colours or style of your display without replacing the complete cable. If one bulb reaches the end of its life, it can be replaced individually.
Mains-Powered Connectable Festoon Lights
Marino is a mains-voltage festoon system. Unlike solar festoon lights, which rely on available sun and battery capacity, Marino uses a consistent mains power source for dependable performance across longer lighting runs.
Multiple sections can connect together to create your desired length. Under the current Marino specification, compatible sets can form runs of more than 400 metres, subject to a maximum total load of 750W.
The correct maximum will depend on:
- The bulb wattage selected
- The number of connected sections
- The cable configuration
- The total electrical load
- The accessories used
Always follow the individual product instructions. For a larger purchase or commercial use, contact us before ordering and we can help check the planned length, power requirements and compatible parts.
Weatherproof Festoon Lighting for British Weather
The Marino range uses heavy-duty IP65-rated cable designed to withstand outdoor conditions when correctly installed. IP65 provides protection against dust and water, making Marino suitable for outdoor use in the unpredictable UK climate.
However, IP65 should not be interpreted as meaning that every part of an electrical installation is fully weatherproof in every possible situation. Plugs, connectors and power components must still be positioned and protected according to the product guidance.
No lighting system should be assumed to withstand the harshest UK weather without suitable installation, secure fixings and correct care. Check the individual product information before planning permanent or long-term use.
How to Hang Marino Festoon Lights
Before you hang festoon lights, measure the complete route and decide whether you want the cable to run straight or drape between fixing points. Allow additional length where the cable will dip or change direction.
Marino festoons can be secured to suitable:
- Walls
- Trees
- Fence posts
- Pergolas
- House exteriors
- Festoon poles
- Supporting wire
Use secure outdoor fixings that suit the surface and weight of the cable. Because Marino is a heavy-duty system, adhesive hooks may not provide enough support, particularly in exposed outdoor conditions.
A catenary or supporting wire may be useful for longer overhead runs. It helps support the lighting cable and reduces strain between attachment points.
You can shop for compatible poles, extension wires, connectors and other installation accessories within the Marino range. Check the current stock and delivery information on each product page before adding your chosen set to the basket.
Marino Festoon Garden Lights for Domestic and Commercial Use
Marino festoon garden lights work well in domestic outdoor spaces, but their heavy-duty construction and connectable design also make them suitable for commercial festoon lighting.
They can provide decorative and practical lighting for:
- Pubs, restaurants and hotels
- Outdoor dining areas
- Wedding and event spaces
- Garden centres and visitor attractions
- Commercial courtyards
- Larger private gardens
- Seasonal and festive displays
For electrical contractors, wholesalers, designers and commercial customers, the range offers a choice of cable lengths, bulb styles and accessories that can be selected around the project.
What Is the Difference Between Marino and Azur?
Marino has ten bulbs per ten metres, with approximately 95cm between each bulb. This creates a wider-spaced, traditional outdoor festoon display and makes it well-suited to longer runs.
The Azur festoon lighting range has fifteen bulbs per ten metres. Its closer spacing creates a fuller and denser line of light for patios, outdoor dining spaces and decorative installations.
You can also shop the complete festoon lights range to compare Marino and Azur cables, bulb styles and installation accessories.
Friendly Help With Your Marino Lighting
We have been helping customers choose outdoor lighting for almost ten years. As a small, family-run specialist, we are happy to talk through cable length, bulb spacing, power requirements and compatible accessories before you make a purchase.
Complete Marino sets include the selected bulbs, with no additional bulb purchase required. Each complete set also comes with a two-year guarantee.
For help with a garden, hospitality or commercial project, contact us with your measurements and a short description of the space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Marino festoon lights fully weatherproof?
Marino uses an IP65-rated cable designed for outdoor use, but no electrical product should be treated as protected against every condition. Plugs, connections and power components must be installed and protected according to the instructions.
Can Marino festoon lights be used all year round?
The heavy-duty IP65 cable is suitable for year-round outdoor use when installed correctly. Check the guidance for the complete system and inspect the cable, bulbs and connections regularly.
Are Marino festoon lights mains powered?
Yes. Marino is a mains-powered range, offering a consistent power source for longer installations and regular use.
How many bulbs are included?
Each ten-metre Marino section has ten bulbs spaced approximately 95cm apart. Complete sets include the selected bulbs.
Can Marino festoon lights connect together?
Yes. Compatible Marino sections can connect to create longer runs. The current specification allows more than 400 metres, subject to a maximum total load of 750W and the instructions for the chosen products.
Are solar festoon lights available in the Marino range?
Marino is a mains-powered system rather than a solar range. Selected solar products are available elsewhere on the TOLS website for customers who do not have convenient access to mains power.
Do Marino festoon lights come with a guarantee?
Yes. Complete Marino festoon sets come with a two-year guarantee.
