Take Back the
— By Rob Bingham —
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we all know how fast the time and weather changes can sneak up on us in the fall. Before you know it, the crisp, clear evenings give way to clouds and rain making the nights feel even longer. Even though we cannot change the weather, we can change the amount of light around us fairly easily, with outdoor lighting.
fixtures or using large, obnoxious flood lights. The expense to do so meant that external lighting was reserved for those with large budgets. Now, however, adding light to just about anything outside is much easier with the availability of cost effective 12V (low voltage) lighting systems. The current low voltage technology uses less energy, is much safer and gives the homeowner or association a large selection of fixtures to use.
I Getting Started
The first step is usually identifying which areas need additional lighting. It may be the outside of a
structure (architecture), a walkway (path), trees (landscape) or patio (functional). Things that are frequently seen or used at night are good first choices. Once you have an idea of what needs light, you can contact a lighting professional
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n the past, adding light to outdoor spaces required running 120V power to external
who will often do a free, on-site consultation to show options that meet your needs and budget.
What are the regulations for a new lighting system?
A lighting professional will ensure that only approved fixtures and transformers are used and installed to meet the
Night With Outdoor Lighting
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