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o! and WELCOME to Outdoor Chandelier Light. Through this site we strive to offer homeowners and future homeowners some outside lighting tips. Ranging from safety to sunrooms, and low voltage lighting to low overhead porches, here are some ideas that we have to share… Take a look and feel free to post a question or comment.
o! and WELCOME to Outdoor Chandelier Light. Through this site we strive to offer homeowners and future homeowners some outside lighting tips. Ranging from safety to sunrooms, and low voltage lighting to low overhead porches, here are some ideas that we have to share… Take a look and feel free to post a question or comment.Only use a chandelier that is rated for outdoor use. Too many accidents today result from people not using things for their intended purpose.
- For example…My dad drives 1988 pickup truck that is used for everything other than what a typically truck has to endure. I have seen him back into two buildings and a frost free water hydrant in a weeks time, drive over MILES of rutted farm roads pulling a hay wagon “because it has a radio”, and herd horses with it. But the funniest is when he thinks it is a TANK! With the snow where he lives, he hooks up his snow plow and takes off. I have seen him plow his way across an open field, plow out every neighbor within 2 miles, plow down the neighbor’s new trees (much to the neighbor’s dismay), and even tow the state snow plow truck up the hill when it got stuck. Needless to say our once new 1988 truck no longer looks new. One time he even had the thing jump out of gear and go over the hill with two hay wagons behind it, wiping out two wooden fence lines and a gate… Oh well.
This being said, don’t try to cut corners and save a nickel by choosing a light that is not meant for outdoor use.
It is easy to be tempted to choose one not rated for outdoors when it is going to be on a covered porch, sunroom, or in a doorway.
But please, go the extra mile and be sure that you get one that is UL approved for outside and wet/damp locations. If you think about it, there are times when the wind can carry rain and snow much farther than any of us would think possible. So make sure you are prepared for those times.
Additionally an outdoor chandelier should come with sealed circuitry, a rubber coated switch, and heavy duty outdoor cord with ground. Weather resistant shade material or waterproof glass shades are not a bad idea either.
Whatever your choice, be conscious of the others in your life and their safety as well.
Sue
Did you ever consider placing an outdoor chandelier in a sun room or solarium? Sunrooms can have a lot of extra humidity and dampness, especially when there are a lot of plants or a hot tub. Having an outdoor chandelier that is designed for damp/wet locations can extend the life of your fixture. Typically chandeliers rated for outside use have sealed circuitry, to prevent moisture from penetrating into the light.