Corrosion in Outdoor Light Connections

Close-up of corroded outdoor light wiring connections showing rusted terminals and green copper oxidation inside a damp junction box.

You flip the switch, and the porch light comes on like always. Nothing looks unusual from the outside. What you do not see is the slow change happening inside the small metal connection points that carry electricity. Outdoor lighting lives in shifting weather. Rain, humidity, heat, and cold move in and out of the fixture … Read more

Moisture Damage in Outdoor Lighting Explained

Outdoor wall light fixtures showing visible condensation, rust, and internal moisture damage.

You turn on the porch light after sunset and notice something looks slightly off. The beam is softer, the glass looks faintly hazy, and the fixture does not feel as “clean” as it once did. It still works, so it is easy to ignore. A few days later, after a warm afternoon followed by a … Read more