Flag light installed

[starflyte1]

I want to have someone put a light in the yard, shining up on the flag. I want it done right this time. No more lights on lamp pole or solar.

Any suggestions who to hire or suggestions on lighting will be appreciated. Thank you.

[villagetinker]

If you have a plug on yout lamp post, then you can use landscape lighting (dusk to dawn setting). You will need the power supply, some landscape wire and a SPOT light (LED type). I have one for our flag when I put it out. Cost will be about $100 for material. Mine has been operation for around 5 years. The power supply plugs in and all the other wiring is low voltage 12 volts AC, you can easily do this yourself. Send me a private message if you would like to discuss further.

[retiredguy123]

I would get ARC approval before spending money on a flagpole light. A neighbor of mine installed one, and he had to remove it. I don't know if it was technically a violation, but several neighbors complained. His was mounted on top of the flagpole.

[starflyte1]

I would get ARC approval before spending money on a flagpole light. A neighbor of mine installed one, and he had to remove it. I don't know if it was technically a violation, but several neighbors complained. His was mounted on top of the flagpole.

Thanks! Hadn’t thought of that.

[starflyte1]

If you have a plug on yout lamp post, then you can use landscape lighting (dusk to dawn setting). You will need the power supply, some landscape wire and a SPOT light (LED type). I have one for our flag when I put it out. Cost will be about $100 for material. Mine has been operation for around 5 years. The power supply plugs in and all the other wiring is low voltage 12 volts AC, you can easily do this yourself. Send me a private message if you would like to discuss further.

Thanks! I will send a pm later.

[RobertWR]

The solar LED lights designed for the top of a Flag pole are inexpensive and last for many years.

Sold many places, you can buy on Amazon for under $50. NO wiring.

[FredJacobs]

I don't have a flagpole, my flag flies right alongside the front door. A light is plugged into a sensor and the flag is lit whenever it gets dark. I use an indoor/outdoor spot light.

[Cranford61]

I want to have someone put a light in the yard, shining up on the flag. I want it done right this time. No more lights on lamp pole or solar.

Any suggestions who to hire or suggestions on lighting will be appreciated. Thank you.
Why not save the electricity and be able to admire the stars at night?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Why not save the electricity and be able to admire the stars at night?

According to the law, you're *supposed* to have the flag lit at night. You can take it down every day at dusk if you'd prefer but if you plan on having it up 24/7 it is supposed to be illuminated.

Of course, hardly anyone ever follows flag laws because they're unenforceable.

But if you actually RESPECT what that flag symbolizes, you would obey the laws anyway. Otherwise, you're just displaying false patriotism.

[Nucky]

352-751-1876 8-4 MONDAY - FRIDAY FLAGS & FLAG POLES. Here you will find the answer to any Flag question you have after you get the local approval which others have mentioned. They are the nicest most helpful people and are not that far away on 441. Good Luck.

[TSharp]

According to the law, you're *supposed* to have the flag lit at night. You can take it down every day at dusk if you'd prefer but if you plan on having it up 24/7 it is supposed to be illuminated.

Of course, hardly anyone ever follows flag laws because they're unenforceable.

But if you actually RESPECT what that flag symbolizes, you would obey the laws anyway. Otherwise, you're just displaying false patriotism.

There is no "law" but proper flag etiquette requires that there be sufficient light to be able to tell that it is an American Flag. If there is already sufficient light from a street light, your post light or porch light, no additional lighting is necessary and only adds to light pollution.