An electrical surge is a sudden spike of electricity in electrical circuits, to put it simply. Surges can inflict substantial harm to all electrical appliances and devices connected to the circuit, despite the fact that they last only a fraction of a second. Even high-powered LED stadium lights and LED floodlights are susceptible to damage from electrical surges. Surges will overheat, melt, and short-circuit wires and components, all of which are damaging to LEDs. An LED light may last for far over 50,000 hours, and some can even last for over 100,000 hours, but an electrical surge can shorten its life in seconds. Here are some simple ways to protect your lighting system from surges.
Don’t Overload Your Circuits
This is a typical blunder. Always double-check that your electronics, appliances, and yard lighting are plugged into the appropriate power outlets for the quantity of electricity they use. Make sure there aren’t too many electronic components on the same circuit. Circuit breakers may remove power to a circuit if it becomes overloaded, but the surge that sets off the breaker may have already irrevocably ruined your LED lights.
Choose the Right Surge Protectors
Surge protectors aren’t all created equal, and some aren’t designed to function with all types of lighting and appliances. Your LED yard lighting’s surge protector, for example, could not be compatible with your air conditioner or refrigerator, and vice versa. Certain surge prevention systems feature filters or regulators to help deal with “dirty power.”
Replace Your Surge Protectors Regularly
Surge shields aren’t impervious to damage. It’s a good idea to change your surge protectors every two years. One huge surge may be enough to disable your protection, so be ready to replace them, especially after a known severe surge. Many little surges will wear down surge protectors, and they may not be able to protect your LED parking lot lights when you need them.
Choose LED Lights With Built-In Surge Protection
Surge protection is included in numerous LED drivers from several manufacturers. Some maize bulbs have surge protection built-in. Invest in LED lights from a firm that values surge protection, whether it’s built-in surge protection or simple surge protection options that can be used with their LED lights.
Now that you know some simple ways to protect your lighting systems from surges, you may wish to upgrade your yard lighting safely and elegantly. Protect your circuits and surge protectors and at the same time beautify your home and property.
