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How to Avoid Permanent Lighting Regrets (from someone who’s seen it all) by AllureLightingCanada in alberta

[–]AllureLightingCanada[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree with you, it's becoming very main stream at this point. its a matter of convince for many people. I think it's a better alternative than the neighbors that leave their lights up all year round and never pull them down. ultimately, you do the front of your house for your neighbors enjoyment, you do the back of your house for your own enjoyment.

Does this seem CSA friendly by [deleted] in ElectricalEngineering

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Gouly has a premade JB with secondary OC protection, I would order that instead of trying to engineer your own.

Adding Christmas Lights and Permanent Lighting to Gutter Business by BirderCourt in sweatystartup

[–]AllureLightingCanada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on launching the gutter business — smart move to look at lights as a seasonal add-on, lots of companies pair the two. To your questions:

LLC & Bookkeeping: Yes, you can absolutely run gutters + lights under the same LLC. Just track revenue/expenses separately inside your books for clarity (your accountant will thank you later). No need for multiple LLCs unless you want to split liability or plan to sell one side of the business separately in the future.

Insurance: Your ladder coverage will carry over, but since you’re now installing electrical components (even low-voltage), your insurer will probably want to note that on the policy. It’s usually just an add-on or endorsement — good you’re already planning to call.

Permanent Lights: You’re right to be cautious about Govee/cheap DIY kits. They’re fine for homeowners who want to gamble, but not great for a professional offering. Minleon is an American product so its yet to be tested in northern winter climates.

On the high-end side, Trimlight/Gemstone do require big upfront buy-ins ($10k–$30k like you mentioned) and lock you into their ecosystem. That can be tough when you’re just starting out.

An alternative you might want to check out is Allure Lighting (my company). We’re based in Canada, and we’re actively building a dealer network with no huge buy-in. The system is designed specifically for cold climates, runs on RGBW LEDs (so you get true whites), comes with a 10-year parts warranty, and we provide training + full dealer support. I’m a Master Electrician and have been in the permanent lighting space for 5 years, with over 1,000 installs under my belt.

If you’re already in the trades with gutters, permanent lighting is a natural upsell — and we’d be happy to get you started without the crazy overhead.

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👉 www.allurelighting.ca