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Hi - We are getting ready to install new lights in our agility field. We are
considering installing High Pressure Sodium (yellow) lights or metal halide
(white) lights. Anyone have any experience running dogs under yellow lights? Any
comments on either of these lighting options? Ann Croft
I have both a types of lights in my yard. The High Pressure sodium
light is a photocell light attached to my barn. I also have a 400w metal
halide. I have run my dog under both types of lights. The dog does
not have any problems running under yellow lights. I find I do not see the
dips (not to mention dog poop) in the lawn as well with the sodium lights as I
do under the bright metal halide lights. If cost is not a factor, I would
go with the metal halide.
Since we are on the subject of agility field lights; has anyone tried the new
Lights of America Fluorescent Yard Light available at Home Depot?
The housing that encases the light looks similar to the High Pressure Sodium
light that is affixed to my barn. The light can be mounted either on a
pole or a building. Due to high winds in my area and the weight of the
light fixture, I have to mount metal halides to 3-4" wide steel poles that
are buried at least 3' in concrete. What I like about the new fluorescent
light is that it is very light weight, and can therefore be attached to a
smaller, less expensive galvanized steel pole. It looks like the
fluorescent light might be cheaper to install, and a lot cheaper to buy ($40 vs.
$170). Pat Charlton
I bought a used light tower. It has 4 1000w metal halide lamps. It's a diesel
generator, and uses 1/2 gal of fuel per hour. It's portable. No permits no
trenches no concrete.
Mark Upshaw
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