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48 • JUNE 2011 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Below the surface continued from page 46 If the drilling task includes loose, 20 Years of Service gravely soil or even rocky conditions, a heavy-duty auger, point and blade combination will tackle the job the best. Most effective when attached to lower speed drills like hydraulic units, a heavy-duty auger is recommended for challenging soil conditions. It features a larger, more rugged and aggressive flighting than standard augers, and also incorporates a special dirt-tooth blade in addition to a heavy- duty point. Check out World Fence News OnLine! www.worldfencenews.com Jobsite conditions, particularly soil, will play an important role in se- lecting the proper drill accessories. Understanding the differences be- tween different augers and tips, and looking below the surface on each job- site will allow the best choice to be made for whatever soil conditions are present. Mike Hale is sales manager with Little Beaver, a leading manufacturer of portable earth drills and acces- sories. With more than 30 years of ex- perience in the industry, he is an expert on fencing and hole digging equipment. If you have questions or comments, contact Mike via e-mail at mikeh@littlebeaver.com, or call 800- 227-7515. This is the first installment of a planned regular series of columns on hole digging best practices. Aurora offers Night Sky Dimmer option for outdoor lighting systems WHITEWATER, Wis. — Aurora Deck Lighting has introduced an out- door lighting accessory that adds dim- ming capability to dozens of different styles of LED deck and dock lighting with the click of a remote control. “Homeowners like the conven- ience of a remote control. We have de- veloped a battery-operated remote that not only turns outdoor lights off and on, but it also works as a dimmer,” said Jay Savignac of Aurora. “It’s a great way to conserve energy or create a mood, and it works with all our LED low voltage lighting products. “The Night Sky Dimmer is a fantastic addi- tion to our light- ing accessories line. It is a very inexpensive add-on option that adds incredible customer satisfaction,” Sav- ignac said. Deck builders and landscape pro- fessionals have found a growing mar- ket for outdoor lighting in recent years as homeowners are opting to improve their current homes rather than move to a new one. “Aurora deck lights are popular for fences, decks and patios of all types. Homeowners love gadgets that add convenience, and having a remote control to turn lights on and off or to dim them for effect is something our customers who build decks and fences have been asking for,” Savignac com- mented. The dimmer remote can operate with any of the Aurora D/C LED continued on page 50