| It's one of those things we don't give a second | | | | It can also be placed almost anywhere, on the |
| thought about. Many of us move into a house and | | | | house, a fence, a mailbox or even a tree. You'll |
| never even change the number that's on the | | | | want to make sure that there are no |
| house. Why should you, it's the right number and | | | | obstructions like bushes that may block the view |
| that's all that matters. Well it may be the right | | | | of the number from the road. Other than that |
| number but can you see it at night or from the | | | | these units can last for many years. |
| road? If there is an emergency and you have to | | | | You do need to be careful when purchasing these |
| call an ambulance, you certainly don't want them | | | | products. In the LED industry there are many low |
| wasting valuable seconds looking for your home. | | | | quality products being manufactured in China. |
| Having a visible house number both day and night | | | | Some of these malfunction or just plain don't last. |
| is critical. | | | | As is almost always the case, you get what you |
| Two important products have been joined | | | | pay for. |
| together to make some great products. They are | | | | If you visit almost any Fire, Police or Rescue |
| the LED light and the solar cell. By combining the | | | | website, a visible house number is mentioned high |
| two we now have solar powered illuminated | | | | up on the list of what you should do. Some |
| house numbers. There are so many streets | | | | municipalities have even gone so far as to pass |
| across the country, that have little or no street | | | | laws that state you must have a house number |
| lighting. In rural areas there is often a group of | | | | that is visible from the street. The size is usually |
| mailboxes for several properties. These homes | | | | numbers about 3" tall and either reflective or |
| have no house numbers at all. Imagine the time | | | | illuminated. |
| lost trying to pinpoint the right house. | | | | Although it's not something we often give much |
| The beauty of a solar powered unit is it needs no | | | | thought to, a visible house number can quite |
| maintenance. You just install it and forget about it. | | | | literally, save your life. |