[Red Boots]

The big advantage to LEDs is not so much the power but that they take less maintenance (changing bulbs). The problem with the ice could easily be solved with a thermostatically controlled heater.

Of course it could be. What would that do to the supposed energy savings I wonder.

[ansel12]

The big advantage to LEDs is not so much the power but that they take less maintenance (changing bulbs). The problem with the ice could easily be solved with a thermostatically controlled heater.

"Of course it could be. What would that do to the supposed energy savings I wonder."

Saving electricity and labor costs on a permanent basis, yet having to equal the warmth of the old fashioned bulbs on snow days in a $400,000.00 outdoor fixture that is electric.

I think that modern science can handle the challenge and still save a fortune in electricity and labor costs.