How Do You Troubleshoot Outdoor Security Lights?
Any equipment that is exposed to the weather will have problems at some point. This is especially true of outdoor security lights because they are very bright and they cycle on and off a lot, which can cause rapid heating and cooling. This article will help you to find and repair problems when they happen. Check the Power Supply. Security lights don’t work without power, so the first thing to check when troubleshooting outdoor security lights is the power supply. Is the switch turned on? Is there a breaker tripped in the panel? Do other lights or outlets on the same circuit work? If there is a switch on the security lights, you will sometimes have to wait up to fifteen minutes before the lights will come on after the power is turned on. Turning off the power at the switch also tends to reset the timer and sensitivity to their default settings. Check the light bulbs. I have seen a time when someone wasted hours trying to troubleshoot an outdoor light circuit that was not working. Becaus
