Low voltage lights mounted next to sprinkler heads spell trouble.

Are there special design concerns when a lighting system is immediately adjacent to an underground sprinkler head/system?

It is always best when designing a outdoor lighting system to avoid mounting lights adjacent to sprinkler heads for obvious reasons. UP LIGHTS, which always have lenses, will accumulate lime on the lens from the water restricting the light output. Less expensive PATH LIGHTS generally don''t have lenses or sprinkler guards and water constantly spraying the light bulb can cause it to crack or fail. SOCKETS over the long run begin to deteriorate from the constant moisture. So, if at all possible, avoid mounting a light near sprinkler heads.

Labels: Low Voltage Path Light, Low Voltage Sockets, Low Voltage Up Lights

posted by xinger @ 9:54 PM