Are you considering installing landscape lighting at your residence or commercial business? Central Florida is currently experiencing a surge in low-voltage landscape lighting from Lake Nona to Orlando to Lake Mary. But that leaves many potential clients wondering what questions to ask. In this post, we’ll discuss five important aspects of your lighting system that […]
Spoiler alert: The answer is yes. Light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs have taken the lighting industry by storm and for good reason. In this post we’ll discuss the energy use of the LED bulb versus the halogen bulb, and why that’s a contributing factor in cost. We’ll also provide some figures to help you determine the […]
If you read our post about our responsibility to the total, than you know that Total Sprinkler and Lighting has a strong commitment to the environment and its resources. The use of those resources is involved in two major areas of our business: irrigation sprinkler systems and landscape lighting. In this post, we’ll discuss the […]
The title of this blog post shares it’s name with the front cover essay title of a tool catalog by Gränsfors Bruk AB of Sweden. They make axes. In the world of alpine and climbing sports they’re a well known name because of the durability of the equipment that they make. Equipment that a climber’s […]
Have you been looking around your landscape and wondering what it needs to really bring it together? We’ll give you a hint: it rhymes with bright. Nine out of ten of our clients say they love their landscape but hate coming home to a dark house. Or in the commercial industry, not doing their maintained […]
Heard about winter storm Grayson? If you haven’t heard the name you have certainly felt it’s effects around Orlando and the Central Florida area. It caused frosts throughout the state of Florida, snow in the northern parts, and temperatures that made plants shiver for days. The good news is we got some rain. The bad […]
The temperatures may be dropping here in Central Florida but the heat is on at Total Sprinkler and Lighting. We’re working double time to make sure your irrigation and landscape lighting systems are working properly and are ready for the new year. This includes last minute system installations, revamps of outdated systems, and additions to […]
Do you have friends and family members traveling to your neck of the woods to escape the blistery cold of theirs? Make sure your irrigation system is running the best it can with some simple tips from Total Sprinkler and Lighting: Make sure your irrigation timer is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time. Mandatory watering restrictions […]
Is your dock or deck feeling left out? Often when we think about landscape lighting we think of – you guessed it – the landscape. Typical installations include the front of the house, pathways, and large plant material. But what about your deck or dock? Doesn’t it deserve to join the party? Solar lights are […]
Did you know that Orange County Utilities Water Division provides a ton of resources for you and your irrigation system? Their Water Wise Program targets inefficiencies in the home and provides resources to help mitigate them. These resources come in the form of classes, free water saving devices or equipment, and publications made available for […]