When it comes to outdoor lighting, plenty of people think it’s easy to install it themselves or forget to update their systems over the years. As the experts at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay will tell you, an amateur or haphazard job won’t just look like an eyesore – it could also cause some potentially dangerous problems down the road.
Cut the cords
The biggest tell of an amateur job or out-of-date outdoor lighting system is the electrical cords. When we visit clients to upgrade their outdoor lighting, the first thing we often do is unplug ancient flood light fixtures that are still plugged into the wall. In addition to having to look at ugly wires in their yard, these clients were at a very high risk of electrical and liability problems.
You can get that beautiful, full floodlight effect you love without having to deal with ugly extension cords that take away from the overall effect or worrying about the safety issues that come with them. All of our wiring is buried deeply in the ground in order to prevent tripping or fire hazards. Work with an expert who can easily light up your home, trees, landscaping and other features while keeping the wiring behind the scenes.
Danger: High-voltage
The most serious concern we have about amateur outdoor lighting or out-of-date outdoor lighting is problems with voltage. Imagine if a maintenance person cutting the grass passed over a loose cord lying around the yard – In addition to potentially harming him, you could completely blow out your entire outdoor lighting system, and you’d have some serious liability issues at hand. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay offers professional low voltage solutions that are smarter, safer and easier to maintain.
Don’t look directly into the light
Another common issue with amateur or out-of-date outdoor lighting is the position of each fixtures. We often find flood lights are loose or have been knocked around, and the resulting effect is a glare in the residents’ eyes. Your outdoor lighting system should make you want to show off your home at night, not cover your eyes. If you’re dealing with old, out-of-place fixtures in your home it’s an easy fix – Call a friendly expert at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay today.
With the holidays coming up, it’s especially important to update your outdoor lighting and get in the holiday spirit with fun, festive décor. If you’ve invested in beautiful string lights, wreaths and garland and other incredible holiday deals, don’t let unsightly extension cords ruin the overall effect. Instead, work with an expert to learn how you can bring them out even more by shining accent lighting or even a small spotlight on your favorite decorations, all with the safety of low-voltage outdoor lighting.
Call Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay to upgrade your outdoor lighting system today.
Robert van der Putten, Owner
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay
727-785-6000 or 813-237-0340