In our daily life, when we walk down or drive along the roads, we will find some street lights are faulty and we may wonder why and how to repair, this article will give you a brief idea toward this problem.
Before we starts this discussion, we should know that, the street lights are consisted of 4 main parts: light source, electrical driver parts, the housing and photocell(optional). And the faulty street lights are resulted from the damage of these 4 main parts.
In a work, faulty street lights can have various causes, and identifying the specific reason requires a detailed inspection. Here are some common causes of faulty street lights.
1.The Failure For Light Source
If the street light is using bulbs, the bulbs can burn out over time like any light bulb. The bulbs are frequently switched on and off. And after long tome use, longer than its lifetime, the bulbs will also be unworkable.
Solution: It is very easy to solve this problem, just replace the faulty bulbs with good ones, remember to match the same bulb socket E27 or E40, and the same color.
If the street lights are using SMD led chips like the pic show, then it will be difficult to replace only led boards, it is better to contact the street light supplier to get a solution or replace the whole street lights.
2.The Failure For Electrical Driver
Most street lights are due to the failure of electrical parts. Same as other electronic components, the electrical driver parts for street lights also have a warranty time and have a rate for failure.
If the street lights are tradition HPS or metal halide ones, the electrical driver parts will be ballast, capacitor and ignitor, you can test each part to rule out which one is not working.
If the street lights are LED ones, the electrical driver part will be LED driver.
Solution: The solution is simple by replacing new electrical driver parts. If the parts are still within warranty time, you can ask the supplier to offer replacement parts.
3.Wiring Issues
Electrical wiring problems can occur due to aging infrastructure, rodent damage, or exposure to the elements. Damaged or corroded wires can result in a disruption of power supply to the street lights.
Solution: To fix the electrical problem, we only need to repair or replace the damaged wiring or correcting the power supply.
4.Power Outages
Widespread power outages or fluctuations in the electrical supply will affect the street lights to work properly. If the street light’s circuit breaker trips or there is an issue with the local power grid, the lights may not receive adequate power.
Solution: Make sure all the street lights work under proper voltage and with enough power supply.
5.Photocell Malfunction
Many street lights are equipped with photocells, which detect ambient light levels and automatically turn the lights on or off. If the photocell is faulty, it may not accurately detect light levels, leading to street lights being on during the day and off at nights.
Solution: To solve this problem, we only need to get malfunctioning photocells replaced.
6.Timer or Control System Failure
In some lighting system, instead of using photo cells, people will use timer or other control systems to automatically turn on and off the street lights. If these devices malfunction, the lights may not operate as intended.
Solution：Troubleshooting this problem, only need to replace faulty timers or use new control systems.
7.Physical Damage
Street lights are installed outdoor, so it can not avoid the physical damage caused by accidents, vandalism, natural disasters or weather conditions. Neither broken poles, damaged fixyures, or severed wires can cause the lights to stop working.
Solution: Inspect the whole system and find out which part is damaged, and replace it.
8.Maintenance Issue
If the street lights lack of regular maintenance, it will also result in the malfunction of street lights. Dust, moisture or debris all reducing the lights efficiency, and damage the electrical components.
Solution: Repair the street lights and keep the regular maintenance.
9.The Steps to Solve Faulty Street light Problems
Street lights are very important for the road lighting up and safety, so it is important to report teh issue if you find the faulty street lights. Here are some potential solutions.
Step 1: Reporting
If you find out a faulty street lights, report to related authorities like local municipal or public works department and tell them with location and problem details.
Step 2: Inspection
Establish a regular schedule to inspect the faulty street lights, analyze the potential problems to avoid future massive failure. The inspection can include the bulb checking, wire connection checking, electrical components checking, photocell or timer checking.
Step 3: Repair
Once the faulty street lights are reported, the instant repair is very important. Trained personnel should be sent to identify the problems and replace the faulty parts, or fix the malfunction systems.
Step 4: Community Involvement
Encourage and cooperate with community members to report fault street lights. The prompt reporting can help the problems being addressed in time and avoid bigger faulty problems.
10.Consusion
In a word, this article analysis what problems will cause the street lights not working and give the brief solution for this. To maintain a good street lighting environment, the street lights should be inspected in a well-planned schedule, and all the problems need to be dressed in time.
Amber lighting has over 10 years of street lights production, and can solve all kinds of street lights faulty problems no matter for tradition street lights, led street lights or solar street lights. We can offer the components for your repair and offer customization service if your component can not be found in the market.
Contact us now for advise for faulty street lights!
