What are the prices for NightOrbs™?
Please see the outdoor price list and indoor price list pages on this site.

Can I order NightOrbs™ in custom colors?
Yes. With a minimum order of 6 NightOrbs™, you can order custom colors.
The cost is an additional 15% above of the standard NightOrb™s price.

How durable are NightOrbs?
NightOrbs™ are extremely durable, owing to their spherical shape,
1/4” thick glass and a 36-hour annealing process. NightOrbs™ can easily
withstand run-ins with lawnmowers and weed-whackers, as well as
accidental hits from kids and animals. For the past 10 years, NightOrbs™
have been subjected to the harshest weather conditions, from the strong
Caribbean sun on the island of St. John to snowfalls of three feet and
more in the northeastern U.S. They look as good today as when
they were installed, without any deterioration of color or functionality.

What materials are used in making NightOrbs™?
The glass spheres are made of 1/4” thick soda/lime glass, with glass
colors imported from Germany. The 2-part base is made from sand-cast
aluminum. It is machined and chemically treated to maximize the life of
the powder-coated bronze finish. The stem, made of 1” schedule
40 aluminum pipe, also receives the same finish-extending treatment.
The anchor securing each NightOrb™ into the ground is made of rugged
8” corrosion-proof PVC with stabilizing fins. For additional security,
concrete can be placed around the anchor. Each NightOrb™ comes with
a length of heavy duty underground burial wire, which attaches to the
homeowner’s 12-volt lighting system with King wire nuts filled with
silicone to keep the connection dry. Inside the NightOrb™, wiring connects
to a MR-12 ceramic socket with a long-life 20 watt, Xelogen bulb designed
to last approximately 10,000 hours (an extra bulb is supplied).

What does the warranty cover?
A three-year warranty covers the repair or replacement of NightOrbs™ found
to be defective in materials or workmanship. The warranty covers all parts
of the fixture, except the bulb. Defective NightOrbs™ are to be returned
directly to LaSorgente in their original packaging, with proof of purchase.

How do I clean my NightOrbs™?
NightOrbs™ are self-cleaning, with rainwater usually washing off most
dust and dirt. If cleaning is necessary, simply use any glass cleaner.

How are NightOrbs™ installed?
NightOrbs are relatively easy to install using a standard low-voltage
transformer (12 volts). Any professional electrician should be able to
install your NightOrbs™ without difficulty. If you are a do-it-yourselfer,
please carefully follow the installation instructions supplied.
See installation instructions page on this site.

How long will it take to get my NightOrbs™?
Orders are usually shipped within 14 days. For special orders with custom
colors, please allow up to 30 days.

Why are NightOrbs™ more expensive than the gazing balls and other
landscape illumination products on the market?
The difference in price accounts for the better quality and performance
of the materials, design and artistry that go into the creation of each
hand-blown glass NightOrb™. By comparison, most gazing balls are thin
layers of blown glass, made in China, that break easily. Some are made
of plastic and powered by LEDs, most poorly mounted, which fail to
generate the kind of lighting that comes from a 20-watt Xelogen lamp.
NightOrbs™ are durable, top-quality hand-blown glass with cast-aluminum
bases, which are machined and powder-coated, that provide years of
beauty and utility in the garden.