
Whether you are replacing a light fixture, installing new lighting, or performing maintenance on your existing fixtures, a licensed electrician has the training to safely handle your work. Lighting installation and repair often require connecting, installing, or replacing wiring, and doing this without proper training can be dangerous and expensive.
Licensed electricians from Ampi Electric Inc. know what types of fixtures best suit your interior design, and they understand the effects that each type of fixture can have on a room. For example, they know that overhead lighting works well in bedrooms & bathrooms and under-cabinet lighting is better for kitchens, while decorative lighting can work wonders in living rooms. They also know that each light fixture must have a specific wattage requirement to ensure that the power supply will be sufficient for the fixture. Visit https://www.ampi-electricinc.com/ to learn more about their services and to set an appointment.
When it comes to outdoor lighting, a licensed electrician will help you determine what you want to illuminate (architectural features of your house, shrubs, trees, flower beds, sculptures, decks) and how much illumination you would like each area to have (amount of watts required to reach the desired level of brightness). A good electrician will then make recommendations on lighting circuit length and placement.
For exterior lighting, you will require a transformer, which reduces the standard line voltage from 120V to 12V. The disadvantages of using a transformer are that it can be unsightly and noisy (it hums). You will also lose energy as the transformer converts the electricity to a lower voltage, so by the time the lighting gets to your fixtures it may not be as bright.