Pool and Hot Tub Wiring in Chatham-Kent, ON
Your pool and hot tub should be places for you to relax. You shouldn’t have to worry about the wiring and if it’s working correctly – or if you’re at risk of electrocution. Make sure it’s installed correctly and working efficiently when you call our electricians at Postma Heating & Cooling for appointments in Chatham-Kent, ON. We offer same-day services.
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Common Hot Tub Wiring Issues
If your hot tub stops working, it can be due to a hot tub electrical wiring issue. Some common problems our electricians encounter include:
- Wiring short: This can occur when two wires that aren’t supposed to be touching are. This can also happen when a hot wire touches a ground wire. These lead to power surges and can cause your breaker to trip.
- Burned wires: This can be the result of a short in the wiring, old wiring, or hot components. An electrician may look into the breaker box to check for wires with melted insulation or burned spots.
- Loose connectors: If wiring connections become loose the electrical circuit can be interrupted and can cause the GFCI breaker to trip. An electrician can inspect the connections and repair them as needed.
Schedule professional appointments to have an electrician inspect your spa wiring or pool wiring services.
Benefits of Installing Pool Accent Lights
If you’re debating whether you need pool accent lights in your yard, it’s important to understand the benefits these can provide.
Adding lights around the pool can help prevent potential accidents and can even help people avoid falling in the pool.
They can also serve as decor. The lights can put focus on features around your pool and yard to enhance the ambiance of the area. This will let you spotlight your waterfalls, water features, and other elements around the space.
Some types of accent lights that can work well in or around a pool can include floodlights, torchiere lamps, and wall sconces.
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Advantages of Pool Security Lights
When you install a pool, you are likely aware of the major dangers around it – including making sure the water is safe and there’s a fence surrounding it.
You might not think about the lighting. If the area around your pool is not well-lit, people can fall into it if they trip and fall. You can reduce the risk of this by installing security lights.
Two types of lighting that may increase safety are:
- Path lights: Placing these around the pool edges and along walkways can make the areas more visible.
- Downlighting: Placed above the pool area in a tree or other high area, these create a soft light around the edges of the pool to enhance safety.
When you need to install new pool lights or have your hut tub wiring inspected, call Postma Heating & Cooling at 519-354-9491 for appointments in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. We guarantee 100% satisfaction.