Light for the flag

[ducks13]

And proper illumination means "that the stars and stripes can be seen readily from a reasonable distance" according to Americanflag.org. It seems like a resonable interpretation to show the proper respect. The actual light level would depend a lot the environment it is displayed in, the size of the flag etc. but I'd say 1 to 4 footcandles would normaly be appropriate, with 1 footcandle probably proper for most residential displays. Yes, I am a lighting designer.

 

[5030]

I was thinking about using a solar set up but wasn't sure if that was a viable option...

I have a couple solar charged LED spot lights at the base of my flag and they have worked flawless for the past couple years. They are cheap and I fully expected to replace them once a year, but they're still going.:thumbsup:

Do they stay on all night? every solar light I've had only lasted a few hours after dark, but I haven't had a new generation one in awhile.

I do have low voltage (off transformer) led spots they would do the trick too.

JB

If it was me, I'd loose the house power and go sloar as well. We have 3 solar powered spot lights on the flag, cost was around 40 bucks for 3 and been going strong for 4 years now.

 

[ronjhall]

If it was me, I'd loose the house power and go sloar as well. We have 3 solar powered spot lights on the flag, cost was around 40 bucks for 3 and been going strong for 4 years now.

Do the solar spot lights stay on all night and every night?

 

[IXLR8]

I found the following Q & A on this site regarding flying the US flag at night.
Flag Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Have the "properly illuminated" rules been relaxed since 9/11 or for energy conservation?
No. There has been no revision of the Flag Code and there has been no Presidential Proclamation changing the guidelines for respectful display of the flag at night. Section 6a: "when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness."

 

[JB4310]

Who makes these flag rules/laws anyway???

And I doubt post 9/11 would be the time to slack the rule :confused2:

JB

 

[brokenknee]

Who makes these flag rules/laws anyway???

And I doubt post 9/11 would be the time to slack the rule :confused2:

JB

Must have been one of the urban legends going around.