Ants wreak havoc on lighting systems

Recently, a potential customers questioned the value of spending a little extra time and money protecting their outdoor electrical systems and lights from fire ants.  Those ants may seem tiny but they can cause a huge problem to your landscape lighting system. In the Guru's experience servicing lighting systems, one of the biggest problems we see is ants nesting in one of the electrical components. In Texas

Ants wreak havoc on lighting systems2022-11-03T20:13:05+00:00

Peace of Mind is Priceless

You’ve installed your landscape lighting system, now is time to relax and enjoy it, right? But what happens if something breaks? Landscape Lighting Guru offers lighting maintenance agreements that provide bi annual 16 point service and inspection of your entire system.  In Texas, unusual weather happens – lightning and thunderstorms and brutal hail can cause damage to your system anytime of the year. Not to mention

Peace of Mind is Priceless2016-09-20T18:29:54+00:00

The Guru Gives Thanks

The Landscape Lighting Guru teams wishes your family a Happy Thanksgiving.  We would also like to take this opportunity to say thanks to our partners, clients and friends who make our business a success.  We have been so fortunate for your support over the years and truly appreciate you!  

The Guru Gives Thanks2015-11-13T21:36:09+00:00

Does your lighting need some help?

Outdoor lighting systems need to be inspected and serviced at least twice a year to remain in good condition.  We offer maintenance agreements that provide bi annual 16 point service and inspection of your entire system.  Included in this service is a pest preventive application for all your fixtures and components which we highly recommend.  Pests can infiltrate your lights and wreak havoc on your electrical system which can be costly

Does your lighting need some help?2015-11-13T20:33:40+00:00

Why is lighting maintenance important?

Well another poor tree that has grown over a ballast box due to lack of maintenance.  If you have ballast boxes then please understand that they need attention at a minimum once a year.  They need to be backed off the trees to prevent a rot spot from growing on the tree.  Once rot happens this becomes a conduit for pest to get into the

Why is lighting maintenance important?2022-11-03T20:15:20+00:00

Time is up – don’t use interior timer for outdoor systems!

      Time is up - don't use interior timer for outdoor systems! This timer was found at a recent maintenance service call.  The reason it is all rusted and full of pests is because the previous lighting installation company used an interior timer (probably because they are less expensive).  Wet rated timers are a little more expensive, but its the only safe thing to

Time is up – don’t use interior timer for outdoor systems!2022-10-13T20:51:28+00:00

Top Two Reasons Down Lights Go Out

With the recent rain events, we have had a few customers calling us to tell us that some of their down lights from their trees are not working. We have found two main culprits for this issue.  One has been fire ants (see recent blog post) and the other has been internal damage to the micro processors from surges caused during cloud to cloud lightning strikes. 

Top Two Reasons Down Lights Go Out2015-11-13T21:18:26+00:00

Ants wreak havoc on lighting systems

Those ants may seem tiny but they can cause a huge problem to your outdoor lighting system. In the Guru's experience servicing lighting systems, one of the biggest problems we see is ants nesting in one of the electrical components. It may not sound like a big deal, but the ants can actually ruin the equipment by either chewing through the components or bringing in dirt to

Ants wreak havoc on lighting systems2022-10-27T23:52:03+00:00
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