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We installed some landscape lighting in the garden and have ongoing problems with the wires being cut by bed edging and digging activities. What can we do?

April 26, 2017bed cut edging garden installed landscape lighting ongoing problems wires

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We installed some landscape lighting in the garden and have ongoing problems with the wires being cut by bed edging and digging activities. What can we do?

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BOB: When you install garden lighting we recommend 4 things: 1. Bury the wires at least 12-inches deep (check local building codes for requirements) 2. Put the wires in plastic conduit to protect them from sharp digging tools 3. Draw a diagram of where wires are located and file it away for future reference 4. Show contractors working on your property where these wires are located IMPORTANT: For digging projects beyond the scope of planting a few flowers it is very important to know the exact location of utility lines on your property. Contact the PENNSYLVANIA ONE CALL system at least one week prior to any major digging! Each utility will come out and mark the location of their lines. This service is free to homeowners.