LIT Sign & Lighting

05/18/2026

If you are not getting estimates or quotes like this, with details on build quality and material use, don't attempt to use that quote to price compare. Build quality and material are often the difference maker between a cheap fly-by-night job and a hand crafted, high quality product.

Beware of shops importing Chinese products and installing them as their sign. When you compare, make sure your products are the same.

Apples are not rocks.....don't compare them..

Call today for a price quote on hand made, in-house signs, commercial exterior lighting solutions and residential/commercial electrical.

05/16/2026

💡 Smart Solutions Save Money! 💡

​We recently worked with a property owner who needed to separate the electrical billing for a newly created lower-floor rental unit.

​❌ The expensive route: Building out an entirely new PECO service drop.

✅ Our solution: A targeted sub-panel and mini-meter setup.
​We isolated the lower floor’s circuits into a brand-new sub-panel. We are adding a pass-through meter on the feeders to accurately measure the specific kWh usage for the new unit.

​This straightforward approach saved our client thousands of dollars. When you need electrical work done right by a knowledgeable team—without the upsells or cut corners—give us a call!

05/02/2026

Always put your faith in us!

05/02/2026

Always a nice thing 😂

04/20/2026

Sorry for not keeping up to date but we have been pushing along on our projects for you all. From New bathroom electric to commercial kitchens and auto body shops...we have been busy building a network of happy customers. Take a look at just a small piece of what we have been up to since our last post.

For the best in Signs, Electrical and Parking Lighting, there is no other choice. Because at L.i.T "Every Connection Matters!"

04/01/2026

Can't help but Wonder if these 2 situations are DIRECTLY related.... 🤔

03/04/2026

https://www.fox29.com/news/led-high-bay-light-fixtures-recalled-fire-hazard?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=69a817cfec06830001940e61&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQVC1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR4ZxH83s59wuoPaD86JjrfpRxudUDK9s026Mp_yLl8_HZ396HPBbOc8Avbtzw_aem_5zHiL0ysj5pj4_NBT8cXBg

More than 180,000 units of a PQL LED light fixture are included in a recall, with various model numbers that can be found on the back. Here are the details.

01/17/2026

What’s Hiding Above Your Ceiling Tiles? (And Why "Romex" Violates the Code) 🏢🚫

If you pop a tile in almost any commercial building, you’ll see a maze of wires and ductwork. But if you see standard residential plastic wire (orange or white "Romex"/NM cable) running loose across the grid, you likely have a code violation on your hands.

In commercial properties—specifically in drop ceilings—we use Metal Clad (MC) Cable. It’s not just about "being fancy"; it is a strict requirement of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

🔥 1. The "Romex" Ban (NEC 334.12)
The code is very specific about where residential plastic wire is strictly forbidden.

• The Rule: NEC 334.12(A)(2) states that Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable (NM/Romex) shall not be used "exposed within a dropped or suspended ceiling cavity in other than one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings."
• Translation: Even if the ceiling isn't used for air circulation, simply being a suspended ceiling in a commercial building makes Romex illegal to use.

💨 2. The "Chimney" Effect (NEC 300.22)
The space above your drop ceiling is often used to circulate air for your HVAC system (a "plenum").

• The Risk: If a fire starts, standard plastic wire jackets melt and release toxic smoke. Since that space moves air, it pumps those fumes directly into the rest of the building.
• The Solution: NEC 300.22(C) requires that wiring in these spaces be strictly plenum-rated or metal-enclosed (like MC Cable) to prevent the spread of smoke and fire.

🛡️ 3. Armor Against Damage (NEC 300.4)
Commercial ceilings are busy places accessed by HVAC techs, IT guys, and plumbers.

• The Rule: NEC 300.4 requires conductors to be protected where they are subject to physical damage.
• The Solution: The interlocked metal armor of MC cable provides the physical shield necessary to meet this standard in accessible areas like drop ceilings.

The Bottom Line:
Using residential wire in a commercial drop ceiling is a direct violation of the NEC 334.12. If you are renovating your office or notice “plastic” wires draped over your ceiling grid, let’s get it checked out.

L.I.T Signs & Lighting | Electrical
📞 267-798-6908
💻 www.signsinbucks.com

01/17/2026

Why is there a wire "jumping" over my water meter? 🤔💧⚡

Have you ever looked at your water meter and noticed a copper wire clamping onto the pipe on one side, looping over the meter, and clamping onto the other side?

It looks weird, but that little wire (called a bonding jumper) is one of the most important safety devices in your home. Here is why it’s critical:

🚧 The Problem: The Broken Road

Your home’s electrical system needs a safe path to the ground to get rid of dangerous stray voltage. Historically, your metal water main was that "highway" to safety.

• However: Your water meter often sits right in the middle of that highway.
• The Catch: Many meters have rubber gaskets or plastic parts inside that stop electricity.
• If you don't have that jumper wire, the meter acts like a broken bridge. The safe path stops right there.

🌉 The Solution: Building the Bridge

Bonding both sides of the meter acts like a bridge over that gap. It ensures that if stray electricity gets into your pipes, it doesn't get stuck inside your house—it flows safely out to the earth.

⚡ Why It Matters to YOU

If that bridge is missing (or if a plumber removes the meter to change it), and there is a fault in your system, your sink, shower, or appliances could become energized.

• Without the wire: If you touch the faucet, YOU become the bridge. 🚫
• With the wire: The electricity bypasses you and goes into the ground.
Don't let your plumbing become a shock hazard. If you are upgrading your service or aren't sure if your grounding is up to code, give us a call. We keep the path to safety wide open.

L.I.T Signs & Lighting | Electrical
📞 267-798-6908
💻 www.signsinbucks.com

01/05/2026

We Do The Science So You Don't Have To. 🧪⚡

Strange things happen when you ignore the laws of physics. At LED Illumination Techniques LLC, we don't rely on telekinesis to get the job done—we rely on engineering, load calculations, and code compliance.

We treat every installation like a high-stakes mission. No flickering, no failures, no portals to the unknown. Just clean, bright, professional power.

Stay out of the Upside Down in 2026.
LIT Signs & Lighting
📞 267-798-6908 | 💻 www.signsinbucks.com

01/03/2026

About sums it up after following behind subpar contractors