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Why Do My Parking Lot Lights Keep Going Out?
If your parking lot lights keep failing, flickering, or going dark, it’s rarely just a bad fixture. Repeated outages usually point to a bigger issue with the system supporting the lights, especially in outdoor, high-use environments. Here are the most common reasons parking lot lights keep going out. Parking Lot Lights Work Under Tough Conditions Exterior lighting runs long hours, sits far from electrical panels, and stays exposed to weather year-round. Over time, that combination puts stress on both fixtures and electrical components. When problems repeat, it’s often because the system wasn’t designed, or maintained, [...]
When Growth Outpaces Infrastructure: What It Means for Commercial Lighting
As communities across North and South Carolina continue to grow, many businesses are discovering that their buildings weren’t designed for today’s level of demand. New development, higher traffic, and longer operating hours all place added pressure on infrastructure, and lighting systems are often where problems show up first. If your area is growing quickly, here’s what that growth can mean for your commercial lighting. Why Fast Growth Creates Lighting Problems Rapid growth doesn’t just bring more people — it brings more electrical demand. Commercial spaces are renovated, expanded, or repurposed to keep up, but [...]
