LIGHTING OPTIONS
Showing Projects In Their Best Possible Light Lighting has developed at a fantastic rate over recent years and thanks to some advanced and innovative technologies, lighting solutions are now enhancing a wide variety of wet leisure environments. Installations, both new and old, are benefiting from the latest energy efficient products, which when combined with highly creative ideas, provide some truly incredible settings. This issue, we take a look at some of the latest illuminating options By Andrea Hartshorne
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ith a wide variety of options now available for an even wider range of wet leisure settings, it’s no exaggeration to say that the current lighting technologies have literally transformed the look of many of today’s pool and spa installations in both domestic and commercial environments, allowing them to be seen in their best possible light. Highly efficient LED’s have quite rightly become the accepted choice of professionals across a variety of projects and their use has meant that the plain yet functional white lights with the occasional coloured filter on show – something that was regularly seen not all that long ago – are sights that thankfully are now few and far between. And it’s easy to see why – a mix of cleverly installed lighting can provide dramatic effects inside a pool or spa, enhancing features and project aesthetics plus they can also be used externally to soften walls and other finishes too. Whole areas can be improved with thoughtful and imaginative lighting, providing both safety and style to complement the surroundings. With plenty of choices available on the market from a variety of manufacturers, this issue, we take look at a number of the many solutions which are lighting the way in 2020.
CERTIKIN DEVELOP LIGHTING SOLUTIONS BASED ON FEEDBACK For pool lighting, you will find no greater range than that offered by leading manufacturer and distributor, Certikin. Over the years they have continued to develop an ever-expanding range which includes the Certikin PU9 and PU6 lights. These are some of the most popular and reliable lights in the industry, with various benefits for the pool builder and customer alike. The company are keen to remain at the forefront of lighting design and deliver products that the industry demand. It is through this close customer liaison, that Certikin took on board the need for a small pool light, and in partnership with the manufacturer delivered the very successful
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Certikin took on board the need for a small pool light, and in partnership with the manufacturer delivered the very successful PU2 Mini LED Light
PU2 Mini LED Light. Available in both RGBW and white, these highly efficient lights are easy to install, have a high output, the neatest of finishes and are controllable via a smartphone using the free app. The full 316 grade stainless steel body fits directly into a standard 1.5-inch pipe, leaving just the 2mm thick stainless steel fascia on display in the pool. When launched last year these lights were only available for concrete pools, however, again after listening to feedback from customers, Certikin have developed a liner version. These are now available ready to order alongside the existing range of lights for concrete pools, both of which are an ideal companion to the Flolux range of stainlesssteel fittings available from Certikin.
WATERCO’S BRITESTREAM ADDS A SPLASH OF COLOUR The BriteStream Multicoloured LED lights have been cleverly designed to produce a myriad of colours without the need for coloured lenses. They have an in-built colour memory which means that it always defaults to its last colour selection. There are nine different colour programmes to create the perfect pool side ambience. Waterco has developed the new stateof-the-art range of BriteStream LED lights for use with concrete, wooden, liner and fibreglass pools. Available in both surface
and niche mounted versions, this complete range offers a light for every installation. Both versions are available in multi-colour RGB, BriteWhite or Tri-series colouring. The BriteStream LED are energy efficient, super bright, long-life LEDs operate on only 15% of the energy required for a halogen light. The BriteLux diffuser lens significantly boosts colour saturation and increases light transmission by 50% ensuring light radiates throughout the entire circumference of the lens. Available in new installation kits and replacement light kits that can be used to upgrade older halogen or LED pool lights. Britestream LED Replacement Kits includes a retrofit connector and a universal pool light adaptor, cleverly designed to adapt the Britestream to convert a majority of lights.
Available in surface (as shown here) and niche mounted versions Waterco’s BriteStream Multicoloured LED lights produce a myriad of colours without the need for coloured lenses
COMPACT AND POWERFUL LED SOLUTIONS FROM LIGHTHOUSE Zodiac’s compact and powerful ‘NL’ nicheless LED lights are easy and fast to install for unparalleled lighting of any swimming pool or spa. The attractive design shines a wide light beam that fully lights the pool. The lamp is discreet and powerful with no visible parts.
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