WHY OUTDOOR LIGHTING Enjoyment Safety Security Enhance house value
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Flexibility. Operate safely when exposed to moisture Smaller lamps, less obtrusive. Greater lamp beam spread, lower energy costs.
240V Cable must be protected. Must be absolutely waterproof; shock hazard when wet. Larger lamps require larger fixtures. Lack of beam control, glare, expensive to operate.
LIGHTING EFFECTS • • • • • • •
Accenting Downlighting Uplighting Silhouetting Shadowing Spotlighting Path / Area Illumination
ACCENTING Obvious enhancement of features. An effective method of area lighting - derived from bounce and reflection from tree. Up to 5 metre trees 2 x 20 watt usually sufficient: • • • •
Driveway Light Lawn light Spike spot Pole light
DOWNLIGHTING A practical method of illuminating the boundaries or circumference of a building. Really only effective if some architectural features are present to gain highlight and shadow effects. Pillar or Pillar Wall Down light Wall Spot
UPLIGHTING Lifts the normal boundaries imposed by darkness. Gives feelings of space and comfort - buildings or trees Spike spot Pole light Driveway light Lawn light In-Ground Uplighter
PATH/AREA LIGHTING Subtle garden and path lighting. Nice effect on arriving home or looking from the house. Tierlight Bollard Postlight Pathlight Steplight
SILHOUETTING (Illuminated Background) Outlines a feature such as a tree against a background; Human eyes do not readily accept colour at night, so it is better to highlight shapes rather than the colour of a plant or tree. Spike spot Lawn light Driveway light Adjustable wall spot
SHADOWING This is to add depth to a situation such as a small garden or courtyard. Light source is mounted 50% of height of object and at an angle to tree and background. This gives depth (or long shadow). Pole light Adjustable wall spot glare guards advisable
SPOTLIGHTING Adds warmth Adds size Particularly suitable with architectural features. PIGU square or round S/S uplighter Driveway light Lawn light Spike spot
CONSIDERATIONS Does the fitting provide the lighting effect you planned for? Is the fitting energy efficient? Is the fitting durable, tamper proof and made to relevant standards & electrical codes? What back up or guarantee and assurance of future compatibility does the fitting offer?
PRACTICALITIES Awareness of regulatory requirements. Voltage drop off and cable size. Wet location, safety of operation. Correct use of heat shrink. Over voltage / under voltage.
FORWARD PLANNING Anticipate the growth of plants and lay cable accordingly. Mark light fitting points by extending a loop of cable above ground. Lay cables prior to paths and gardens.
WHY PROLITE 20 year warranty Copper & Stainless Steel 10 year warranty Anodised Aluminium All products are date engraved Patented flush lens Other patented and unique features