Green light bulbs on light posts

[Juliewaters]

Hello-

Just being nosy….

I’ve seen white lights and I’ve seen blue lights on the lamp posts in front of individual houses. Now I’ve noticed that some houses have green lights on their lamp posts.
Does anyone know if there is any significance to the green or blue lights on the lamp posts?

Thanks
Julie

[villagetinker]

Blue was in support of Police, no idea of green.

[Byte1]

Blue was in support of Police, no idea of green.

I believe that green bulbs are in support of our troops?

[Stu from NYC]

Would you believe green is the color of money? That is why ours is green.

Actually when we moved in our pest control guy said do not get white as it will attract bugs. So we looked around and nobody on our block had green so we got green bulbs.

[mduce07]

I was talking to a co-worker today and he mentioned having green lights on at his house in support of his son on active deployment. His son was recently sent in support of the operation in Kabul.

[jbartle1]

Blue, support of first responders: police, doctors, nurses, paramedics.

[DAVES]

Would you believe green is the color of money? That is why ours is green.

Actually when we moved in our pest control guy said do not get white as it will attract bugs. So we looked around and nobody on our block had green so we got green bulbs.

I do not know why but we have white bulbs, L E Ds and it does not attract bugs. The old yellow bug lamps, I've not see those in years.

Years ago, I had one of those black light bug electrocution things. Most of what it attracted was moths. Mosquitoes for example are not attracted by light.

My neighbor had red lights for a while. Someone, NOT ME, must have told him what that means

[EdFNJ]

I do not know why but we have white bulbs, L E Ds and it does not attract bugs. The old yellow bug lamps, I've not see those in years.

Years ago, I had one of those black light bug electrocution things. Most of what it attracted was moths. Mosquitoes for example are not attracted by light.

My neighbor had red lights for a while. Someone, NOT ME, must have told him what that means FWIW, there are now yellow LED bulbs. Seem to work fine on my lampost and 2 garage lamps available on Amazon (where else!) to replace yellow incandescent ones that were there. Person across the street from me has red left over from Christmas. I advised her but she laughed. ;)

[Arctic Fox]

In my opinion, the garden lamp posts have outlived their usefulness now that the emergency services know exactly where your property is using GPS etc.

I would much rather have no light in my garden, and give nature a break at night when it is supposed to be dark, but well-meaning neighbors replace my bulb if I take it out and I don't want to seem ungrateful.

[Number 10 GI]

Now if some red lights start popping up that will really be an interesting thread on this forum.

[Ecuadog]

I believe that green bulbs are in support of our troops?

Bingo.

[Luggage]

What's her house number?

[Phpb2]

Veteran!

[thevillages2013]

Now if some red lights start popping up that will really be an interesting thread on this forum.

If it’s not Christmas time it’s not HO HO HO just plain Ho

[joseppe]

In my opinion, the garden lamp posts have outlived their usefulness now that the emergency services know exactly where your property is using GPS etc.

I would much rather have no light in my garden, and give nature a break at night when it is supposed to be dark, but well-meaning neighbors replace my bulb if I take it out and I don't want to seem ungrateful.

There should be a circuit breaker controlling power to the lampost light.

[DaleDivine]

Blue, support of first responders: police, doctors, nurses, paramedics.

I have a blue light in my lamp post. I support police and first responders...
:bigbow::pray::bigbow:

[Hidnscreen]

The Meaning of Green
"Green is the color of hope, renewal and well-being. "Greenlight" is also a term commonly used to activate forward movement.
The simple action of changing one light to green is intended to spark a national conversation regarding the recognition of veterans, and "greenlight" them forward as valued members of our communities."
What is Greenlight a Vet?
America's veterans are some of our nation's bravest, hardest-working men and women.
However, it is hard to show them the appreciation they deserve when, back home and out of uniform; they are more camouflaged than ever.
Greenlight a Vet is a campaign to establish visible national support for our veterans by changing one light to green.
Change One Light to Green
Let us honor our veterans not only on November 11th, but all year round by changing one light to green in a visible location - on your porch, your home, or at your office- and keep it glowing every day as a symbol of appreciation and support for our veterans.
To help share your support, take a picture of your green light and post it using the hashtag #greenlightavet.
To learn more about Greenlight A Vet campaign, click on the links below.
Taken from greenlightavet.com

[KristineTVFL]

Green is for military, blue
is in support of police.

[MandoMan]

I do not know why but we have white bulbs, L E Ds and it does not attract bugs. The old yellow bug lamps, I've not see those in years.

Years ago, I had one of those black light bug electrocution things. Most of what it attracted was moths. Mosquitoes for example are not attracted by light.

My neighbor had red lights for a while. Someone, NOT ME, must have told him what that means

I put up one of those black light bug execution lights when I lived in the mountains of Pennsylvania, with the same result you had. It killed thousands of mosquitoes, drawn probably from so far away that they wouldn’t have otherwise found my house, but I didn’t notice a decrease in mosquitoes. What I did notice was that the light was drawing and electrocuting Luna moths and other beautiful moths. This is the only time I saw Luna moths in Pennsylvania. I didn’t even know they lived there. Unwilling to kill such beautiful creatures without a good reason, I took down the light after a few days.

[coconutmama]

Hello-

Just being nosy….

I’ve seen white lights and I’ve seen blue lights on the lamp posts in front of individual houses. Now I’ve noticed that some houses have green lights on their lamp posts.
Does anyone know if there is any significance to the green or blue lights on the lamp posts?

Thanks
Julie

By now you know the answer, but our street has become too dark because of this symbolic act. This is a safety issue.

We’d rather donate $ to veterans organizations & put flags out on appropriate days, never touching the ground. An individual choice.

[dlebuis]

We have a green light by our front door. It’s to support our military troops

[Barbscats]

Green supports the military

[PugMom]

Blue was in support of Police, no idea of green.

well, i can help here, lol. the green were put up for xmas & i've been too lazy to remove it & put the blue one back, lol. ( in mc clure, @ xmas, 1 side of the road uses red bulbs, other side uses green.) i have now become self aware & will tend to the bulb ltr 2day. :pray:

[Chitown]

Green light- means the household contains a military veteran or supports the military.
Blue lights- means the household contains a retired police officer or supports the police.
Red lights- means that the household contains a retired firefighter or supports firefighters

[BlackHarley]

Green Light means "support your local landscaper"?

[giorgio1948]

Hello-

Just being nosy….

I’ve seen white lights and I’ve seen blue lights on the lamp posts in front of individual houses. Now I’ve noticed that some houses have green lights on their lamp posts.
Does anyone know if there is any significance to the green or blue lights on the lamp posts?

Thanks
Julie
If it's not a RED light, don't worry bout it ~

[Petersweeney]

I have purple light in support of Fat Tuesday.

[RanTrac713]

Blue was in support of Police, no idea of green.
The green lights are in support of our veterans.

[Iowagirl2]

In our neighborhood at Christmas time we alternate one house will have a greenlight the other one will have a red light. Some people just don’t take their green lights down

[jarodrig]

There should be a circuit breaker controlling power to the lampost light.

That is true ……. However, the post is not the only thing on that circuit so anything else on that circuit would also be “dead”

A better solution is to place a blown bulb in the post or partially unscrew the bulb so that it doesn’t turn on …..

[Rodneysblue]

Hello-

Just being nosy….

I’ve seen white lights and I’ve seen blue lights on the lamp posts in front of individual houses. Now I’ve noticed that some houses have green lights on their lamp posts.
Does anyone know if there is any significance to the green or blue lights on the lamp posts?

Thanks
Julie

It takes the place of the loofa on the golf cart🤪😂

[Teedlejo]

Green lights are to show support for our troops and veterans.

[bjp1673]

I believe that green bulbs are in support of our troops?

Yes green is for military. I’ve had a green light out for years

[Ecuadog]

By now you know the answer, but our street has become too dark because of this symbolic act. This is a safety issue.
...

...
Let us honor our veterans not only on November 11th, but all year round by changing one light to green in a visible location - on your porch, your home, or at your office...

Put a lamp on your lanai or in a window. You don't have to change your post light.

[xcaligirl]

I was thinking the same. Makes sense!

[OhioBuckeye]

At least it wasn’t a RED light!

[mimlof]

Blue was in support of Police, no idea of green.
The green is in support of our military.

[Michael G.]

I use a purple light, tells the ladies in my neighborhood my wife is out shopping and I got 5 minutes........LOL

[Spalumbos62]

Hello-

Just being nosy….

I’ve seen white lights and I’ve seen blue lights on the lamp posts in front of individual houses. Now I’ve noticed that some houses have green lights on their lamp posts.
Does anyone know if there is any significance to the green or blue lights on the lamp posts?

Thanks
Julie


It's to show support of our troops.

[Old Bob]

There should be a circuit breaker controlling power to the lampost light.

No, the post light is not on a separate circuit breaker

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Paying a couple of bucks for a green light bulb doesn't support our troops. It just expresses an opinion. If you really want to support the troops, one thing you can do is pester your congressperson about the unnavigable bureaucracy at Veterans' Affairs. Don't have time for that? Donate to the USO. Thank a person in uniform...it means a lot.. Take action beyond screwing in a light bulb.

[Rose Ann Vinci Igoe]

Blue was in support of Police, no idea of green.

years ago... red light meant you were OPEN for business.. and the crazy fact, when I bought my house, the Lamp post lite was red and the lani lights were Red.... changed them fast ! Don't know what they mean now? but I do know the Flashing lite on a lamp post means HELP and its easier to spot for the EMT's or Ambulance ....

[Villagevip]

I like the bulbs that look like flames a lot.....

[DonnaNi4os]

I believe that green bulbs are in support of our troops?

According to google, “A green porch light is used to express support and appreciation for US military veterans. These lights are often used on or around 11/11 in honor of Veterans Day. They are also commonly seemin May in recognition of Memorial Day “

Especially now it is a fitting sign of support.

[Sherry8bal]

The Green Light means a VETERAN lives there!!!

[macawlaw]

If it’s not Christmas time it’s not HO HO HO just plain Ho

You win the Internet today.

[Kenswing]

No, the post light is not on a separate circuit breaker

Mine is.

[jimjamuser]

In my opinion, the garden lamp posts have outlived their usefulness now that the emergency services know exactly where your property is using GPS etc.

I would much rather have no light in my garden, and give nature a break at night when it is supposed to be dark, but well-meaning neighbors replace my bulb if I take it out and I don't want to seem ungrateful.
Solution.......paint the sides black. Neighbors will take that hint!

[jimjamuser]

I use a purple light, tells the ladies in my neighborhood my wife is out shopping and I got 5 minutes........LOL
A prize awarded to the most humorfulest post so far!

[Dan2013]

My circuit breaker for the lamp post is the same breaker as the lawn sprinklers.

There should be a circuit breaker controlling power to the lampost light.

[jimhurtt@twc.com]

I too give in to the urge to be nonconformist sometimes. As long as people can see your house number at night (which is why the Villages requires them).

[valuemkt]

My blue bulbs looked green because of the material of the plastic enclosure of the light fixture. After trying a couple of different bulbs I gave up and changed back to bright white

[Velvet]

I too give in to the urge to be nonconformist sometimes. As long as people can see your house number at night (which is why the Villages requires them).

What house number? There was nothing on our house or by our house when we bought it. The same next door. FedEx went around the block twice to find us.

[MrFlorida]

There should be a circuit breaker controlling power to the lampost light.


Yes there is a circuit breaker in the garage that controls the lamp post, but there are other circuits on the breaker as well., such as your garage outlets...

[Kenswing]

Yes there is a circuit breaker in the garage that controls the lamp post, but there are other circuits on the breaker as well., such as your garage outlets...

Not all houses are wired the same.

[DaleDivine]

I like the bulbs that look like flames a lot.....

My neighbor across the street has the flame lights on the sides of his garage...
:coolsmiley:

[DaleDivine]

I too give in to the urge to be nonconformist sometimes. As long as people can see your house number at night (which is why the Villages requires them).

I don't think TV requires lights to be on at night. I've seen some that have been out for months...
:popcorn::ohdear:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Wow what a sad state we live in, that if we want to DECORATE by having a FUN color lightbulb in our lawn lamp, people will assume it has to MEAN something.

How about we stop assigning meanings and labels to so many things, and just enjoy a green, blue, purple, pink, red lamp post light just because it's fun. Embrace the difference and stop turning it into a "statement."

[Bogie Shooter]

I too give in to the urge to be nonconformist sometimes. As long as people can see your house number at night (which is why the Villages requires them).

I cannot find any documentation requiring a house number or that it must be lit at night?