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Outdoor ceiling lights not only increase the beauty of your home, but also enhance security. A carefully selected light in an entry way can welcome guests to your home and shed light on patio steps. Outdoor ceiling lights are also commonly used on covered patios and decks to provide overhead ambient light.
Your home most likely operates on 120 volts, so a 120 volt fixture can be installed directly into the existing wiring of your home. If you install a 12 volt light, you will also need to install a transformer. 12 volt lights are a safer option, but most outdoor ceiling lights will be installed in a fairly protected area. As long as your light is suitable for outdoor use in wet locations, you should be safe either way.
Be sure to read the product details so you purchase a light that is suitable for use in your climate. Outdoor lights should be rated for damp locations no matter what your climate is, because of moisture in the air. If the light will be exposed to direct rain or you live in a very harsh climate, go with a light suitable for use in wet locations.
Outdoor ceiling lights indicated as “Dark Sky” follow industry standards for reducing light pollution. These lamps cast light downward only so they only produce the amount of light needed and do not interfere with the ability to see the night sky.
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