Make sure that the voltage of your LED light is compatible with the truck’s operating voltage. For example, you wouldn’t want to use a 6-volt light with a 12-volt system. That bulb will burn out very quickly. Or say you use a 24-volt light on a 12-volt truck—if you get any light output at all, it wouldn’t be near what is possible from that light.

When you’re installing new LED truck lighting, lubricate sockets, terminals, or any associated electrical connections with dialectic grease to seal out moisture and prevent corrosion. Because the grease can dry up, you should check connections periodically. It’s important to keep connections lubricated to maintain the functionality of your light. However, too much grease can interfere with the terminal/socket connection and prevent a light from functioning.

Be sure to know and understand the rules set in place in the light’s warranty. Doing unauthorized repairs or disassembling the light will most likely void its warranty. A driver should also know the correct person to contact about their LED truck lighting in case of light malfunctioning. The point of contact could be the fleet’s parts department, the purchaser, or the company from which the light was purchased.

For technical questions, don’t hesitate to call us toll free at 866-590-3533. Our customer service and technical support teams are available from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT on Friday.

We offer bucket truck or as some call boom truck work for Des Moines, Ankeny, West Des Moines and all surrounding communities.  Or bucket truck crew is available 24 hours a day for your electrical emergencies.  Our bucket trucks are fully stocked with most major components for a quick repair to minimize your down time.

Do you have a parking lot light that needs repaired, re lamped, or re ballasted?  Our bucket truck can service your parking lot light with just a phone call.  We can repair most parking lot lights with the supplies on hand.

Would you like to replace or upgrade your current parking lot lights?  Our bucket truck crew can replace your old mercury vapor, or high pressure sodium lights with new energy efficient long lasting LED’s.  The LED parking lot lights our extremely energy efficient when compared to the old style.  They have an extremely long life with some as much as 50,000 hours!  The energy saving is worth the upgrade alone!  But not only do LED parking lot lights save on your energy bill they save you money by not having to replace the bulbs!

Our bucket truck crew is experts at replacing overhead services and overhead lines.  Our bucket trucks can reach the highest places and get the job done safer and quicker than conventional means.  Have a storm damaged overhead service?  We carry most major components to overhead services and have our bucket truck and service crews available to Des Moines and all surrounding communities 24 hours a day for those unexpected electrical emergencies.

As the weather cools off and we progress into December, you may be thinking of decorating the inside and outside of your home with holiday lights. One very important factor to keep in mind, though, is that the wiring in most homes—particularly older homes—is not properly equipped to handle the increased electrical demand placed on it by holiday lighting. Wires and connections can become corroded or loose over the years, only adding to the problem.

When more amperage passes through an electrical circuit or wire than it is intended to handle, the overloading can occur. Essentially, when you try to draw power for too many lights or appliances from a single outlet, this is what happens.

Though, even if you use different outlets, you still need to consider the overall capacity of your home’s electrical system. Your electrical wiring needs to be able to handle the total load of all the lights, in addition to the appliances and lighting that already depend on it.

There are a few warning signs to watch out for that indicate your electrical system is overloaded. These include:

Many people may read the above information and decide not to install holiday lights, but that’s not necessary! To prevent overloads, before you install your lights simply call one of our professional electricians to inspect your electrical system. We’ll look for hidden hazards such as faulty or old wiring, and recommend upgrading your wiring or electrical panel if necessary.

An added benefit of upgrading your electrical panel for holiday lighting is that you won’t need to worry about adding additional appliances and home automation upgrades as well. You’ll be fully equipped to handle the increasing electrical demands that are placed on many homes throughout the country today.