Do you have burnt-out lamps in your parking lot? Or perhaps you’ve replaced the lamps, but the lights still won’t turn on?
Accessing exterior lighting requires more than just a ladder. As a premier electric company in Cleveland, Ohio, AC Electric has the fleet, the bucket trucks, and the technical know-how to resolve your high-reach electrical needs safely and efficiently.
Why a “Handyman” Can Ruin Your Fixtures
When it comes to commercial lighting, do not trust an ordinary handyman. HID (High-Intensity Discharge) fixtures require exact lamp type replacements. Guessing wrong doesn’t just mean the light won’t work—it can destroy your expensive equipment.
The Technical Reality: Although a Metal Halide lamp might physically fit into a High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) fixture, the internal chemistry is different.
- Voltage Mismatch: An HPS lamp requires a massive voltage spike (2500-4000V) to start. A Probe-Start Metal Halide lamp only handles a maximum of 600V.
- The Result: If an unskilled worker mixes these up, or confuses newer “pulse-start” technology with older “probe-start” lamps, the result is often a shorted ballast or an exploded bulb.
We have arrived at too many job sites where a “cheap” fix resulted in us having to replace the entire fixture. Do it right the first time with AC Electric.
SAFETY WARNING
Hazardous Waste & EPA Compliance
Did you know that throwing an old parking lot bulb in the dumpster can be a fire hazard?
- Explosion Risk: High-Pressure Sodium lamps contain volatile substances. If the glass breaks and the internal sodium is exposed to air or moisture, it can explode. There have been documented cases of garbage trucks catching fire because of improper lamp disposal.
- Mercury Risk: Metal Halide lamps contain mercury, which poses a serious health risk.
We Handle the Disposal
AC Electric recycles all HID lamps and PCB-containing ballasts according to strict EPA standards. We protect your facility from health risks and environmental liability.
Your Preferred Cleveland Electrical Services
AC Electric has been assisting commercial customers with re-lamping, re-ballasting, and troubleshooting parking lot and garage lighting since 1999.
We possess the specialized tools and bucket trucks required to handle almost any service call, regardless of height. It’s no wonder we are the preferred electrical contractor in Northeast Ohio.
Need a lift? Contact AC Electric to schedule our bucket truck service for your parking lot or exterior signage today.