Canopy Lighting Fixtures

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Canopy Lighting Fixtures

• If you need bright outdoor or warehouse light
  that is protected from damage caused by vandals,
  you will want to look at canopy lighting
  fixtures. There are many different options for
  these. While you might feel overwhelmed by all
  the choices at first, being able to specify your
  needs will help you to narrow them down to a more
  manageable number.

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• You will need to take several measurements and
  other factors into consideration when you are
  making your selection. This information can be
  taken to an expert electrician who will help you
  to decide which canopy lighting fixtures are the
  best for your particular needs. Many businesses
  and homeowners alike find the need for these
  lights, but their uses and numbers will differ.
  That is why no matter how large or small your
  project is, you should consult with a
  professional in order to be certain that you are
  getting the right fixtures for your home or
  business.

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• There are many types of canopy lighting fixtures
  each with its own qualities. Many of them are
  available in low voltage options, and if you
  intend to install these lights yourself, without
  professional assistance, then you will need to
  choose low voltage fixtures. This is because low
  voltage is safe enough for even an amateur
  electrician to work with, whereas medium and high
  voltage choices could lead to fatal shocks in the
  case of an accident by the untrained. If you will
  hire a professional contractor to install your
  lights, then you could choose medium or high
  voltage lights, depending upon your lighting
  needs.

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• While these lights are mainly used outside, they
  also have indoor applications. Many businesses
  require lighting in large indoor, open areas such
  as warehouses. You will want to look for canopy
  lighting fixtures that are vandal proof. This
  means that the housing is durable and not easy to
  break or crack. Just because these lighting
  fixtures are tough on the outside, that does not
  mean that you can just put them anywhere. In
  order to best keep these from being damaged by
  miscreants, you will need to mount them at least
  fifteen feet off the ground. This can lessen the
  chance that these lights can be reached by
  unauthorized persons who intend them harm. You
  will still be able to access the canopy lighting
  fixtures for maintenance with a tall ladder or
  cherry picker.

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• You will not want to be maintaining your canopy
  lighting fixtures on a weekly basis, especially
  since they are set so high off the ground. That
  is why you will need to look for fixtures that
  include energy efficient bulbs with lives of at
  least 10,000 hours. Options you might consider
  for the best in energy efficiency are
  fluorescent, HID lights such as high pressure
  sodium or mercury vapor, and metal halide lights.
  Talk to an expert about which of these lighting
  options is best for you.

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• Choosing this equipment is not difficult to do,
  but if you need assistance in finding the best
  canopy lighting fixtures for your home or
  business, it would be best to ask an expert who
  will help to guide you through the steps for the
  selection of these  lights.