Fall 2005
Landscape Lighting for the Coast
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Soundings: Landscape Lighting for the Coast Q: We have a lot of trouble with landscape lighting on the coast. The salt and moisture corrode the sockets and housings on low-voltage fixtures almost immediately. Plastic parts fade and crack. Steel "china hat" lights begin to rust at the seams, and the finish on most aluminum parts forms a chalky white powder within just a year. Can you steer us toward fixtures that will hold up to the salt air? A: The combination of high humidity, harsh sunlight, and salt spray packs a powerful punch for exterior lighting. Ordinary bulb sockets and
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