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Old 07-02-2021, 01:19 PM
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Recommendations....looking to replace 3 lights next to garage doors, 1 hanging foyer light, and the lamp post with pole.
















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Old 07-02-2021, 02:13 PM
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First you need to find the type of fixtures you want, as I assume you want all of these to be matching. Then you can hire a handy man to replace, these typically do not require a licensed electrician, in fact you can do this yourself if you are familiar with electrical work and do not mind working on ladders.
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Don’t forget to check with ARC. Someone will complain if they can.
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Old 07-02-2021, 04:31 PM
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Don’t forget to check with ARC. Someone will complain if they can.
I exchanged mine, checked with ARC……no standard.
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ARC said it was ok to replace the lamp post?
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Old 07-03-2021, 01:24 AM
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Don’t forget to check with ARC. Someone will complain if they can.
Really? Light fixtures need ARC approval?
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Old 07-03-2021, 04:18 AM
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Any suggestions for a place to purchase the lighting?
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Old 07-03-2021, 04:30 AM
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I took mine apart, cleaned them and put masking tape on all the glass areas, spray painted them, 2 coats. They look brand new. Just an idea.
















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Old 07-03-2021, 05:55 AM
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You should also think about using LED lighting for those lighting fixtures. You should think about replacing the light switches with Lutron Caseta interrupter switches that can be programmed with you smart cellphone to turn on at sunset and off at sunrise.
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Old 07-03-2021, 06:17 AM
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Manny The Handyman, LLC
352-530-2583 home
610-570-5303 cell
Great handyman to call on but he's normally booked 2-3 weeks out and he's currently on vacation.
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Old 07-03-2021, 06:56 AM
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Locate your fixtures on Amazon because the big box stores don't carry a lot of variety! The LED fixtures are the future! Fantastic way to improve the look of your home ! Kudos to you
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Old 07-03-2021, 07:10 AM
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Local lighting places are a great place to start, like Besco Lighting Center in Leesburg and in Ocala, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting or LED Hi Tek.
I eventually bought online @lightsonline. Good luck!
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Old 07-03-2021, 07:23 AM
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I replaced my outside lights a couple of years ago and bought them at Besco in Leesburg. They have a good variety to choose from. Never got approval and no problems!
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Old 07-03-2021, 07:27 AM
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I just replaced mine as my neighbor gave me his old ones. I painted those, just like I painted my old ones. The old ones are all yours for $20. Will post a pic of them today.
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Old 07-03-2021, 07:36 AM
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When we had house built got cheap ones from villages, got better ones on Amazon, did it myself took a couple of hours, seven years later took them down cleaned and repainted, looked new and sold house, took another couple of hours
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