21 Feb
2010

outdoor lighting design

outdoor lighting design

What are your thoughts on local governments dictate the use of lighting to local businesses?

"North Huntingdon commissioners are planning a brainstorming session for the potential of a municipal ordinance to regulate the brightness of the lights, particularly those of the companies during the hours of the night. "Similar ordinances promoted by the outdoor lighting of the Council of Pennsylvania, have passed in 35 towns in the eastern part of the state." The council, which is the state affiliate of the International Dark-Sky Association, aims to encourage residents, businesses and municipalities to adopt "best practice lighting outdoor, such as energy, efficient lighting design and operation, limit light pollution and the protection of motorists discomfort glare road. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_610986.html - especially for companies that have a lot of valuables not light at night does not make sense.

In contrast, it is bs. Wait until they are able to tax or limit our freedoms in some way and then is pushed into massive quantities and call it going green or to prevent global warming.

Outdoor Lighting - Discover The Many Benefits of outdoor lights

One of the easiest ways to add a much needed ambience to your home is through the installation of outdoor lighting. There are many different ways you can use outdoor lighting around your home. The most common use for outdoor lighting is that it can provide an additional safety feature to your home. These lights are used for security around his home most time and motion activated lights when triggered by something or someone moving past. These lights can help keep your home and surroundings of security when you is both home and away.

Another use for outdoor lighting is to do just that, providing the light. For example, if you are off the grid on the back porch, you need some sort of light to see what he's doing. Without this kind of light that will not be able to see how food is getting cooked. This means you are guessing, and nobody wants the person who is cooking your food to be guessing. This problem can be solved with simple lighting around the outside of the house. Moreover, application of these lights outside your home will allow you to enjoy all the activities of the night outside of time, such as swimming or baths.

There are many types of outdoor lights that can be used in a variety of ways. One type is called front lighting. This is where accessories are directed upwards, with the emphasis and attention to specific areas of your home. Another type is Downlighting. This type of lighting is used to make a feature of care in certain areas around your home. Safety is a major concern for the lights. Area Lighting is another form of illumination popular. This is where you will have several lit areas around your house for things such as pools, gardens, flowers, plants, and other pieces accentuated.

There are some security measures to be taken when doing this. First you should always have their cables in ducts, so that involves animals and things like that can not chew through them. Leave some wire around the game so that if you want to adjust to them, will be able to move freely.

Outdoor lights free can be a wonderful thing to invest in. It adds more character to your home and provide a whole new area to enjoy after the sun has gone down.

GKI/Bethlehem Lighting FlexChange Indoor/Outdoor Holiday Light Set with 50 Wide-Angle Mini LED Lights, Warm White
GKI/Bethlehem Lighting FlexChange Indoor/Outdoor Holiday Light Set with 50 Wide-Angle Mini LED Lights, Warm White
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FLEXCHANGE LED Warm White 50-Light Set. GKI's patent pending FLEXCHANGE LED design is a sealed lighting system with non-corrosive components offering worry free indoor and outdoor use. ENERGY STAR certified. ENERGY STAR qualified lighting provides brilliant light but uses about 75% less energy than standard lighting, produces 75% less heat and lasts up to ten times longer.

Features

  • Light string with 50 wide-angle mini LED lights brings holiday cheer to any home
  • UL-approved for indoor/outdoor use; white cord; sealed, non-corrosive lighting
  • Lasts 10 times longer, glows cooler, and requires 75-percent less energy than incandescent bulbs
  • 4-inch lead, 6-inch spaces, and 4-inch tail; patented built-in rectifier for vibrancy
  • Measures approximately 1 inch tall by 1/2 inch wide by 25 feet long
GKI/Bethlehem Lighting 25-Foot Indoor/Outdoor Holiday Light Set with 50 Wide-Angle Mini FlexChange LED Lights, White
GKI/Bethlehem Lighting 25-Foot Indoor/Outdoor Holiday Light Set with 50 Wide-Angle Mini FlexChange LED Lights, White
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FLEXCHANGE LED White 50-Light Set. GKI's patent pending FLEXCHANGE LED design is a sealed lighting system with non-corrosive components offering worry free indoor and outdoor use. ENERGY STAR qualified lighting provides brilliant light but uses about 75% less energy than standard lighting, produces 75% less heat and lasts up to ten times longer.

Features

  • Energy Star indoor/outdoor holiday light set with 50 wide-angle mini LED lights
  • Lasts 10 times longer and requires 75-percent less energy than incandescent bulbs
  • FlexChange design offers sealed lighting with non-corrosive components
  • Patented built-in rectifier eliminates unwanted tracing; durable green cord
  • Measures approximately 1 inch tall by 1/2 inch wide by 25 feet long
Cooper Lighting MS100PG 110 Degree 100W Portable Plug-in Motion Security Floodlight, Gray
Cooper Lighting MS100PG 110 Degree 100W Portable Plug-in Motion Security Floodlight, Gray
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100W, Plug In Motion Activated Floodlight, 8' Grounded Electrical Cord, Gray Die Cast Metal Fixture With Plastic Handle, Detects Motion Up To 180&degree. & Up To 60' Range, Adjustable Time & Sensitivity Settings For Indoor/Outdoor Use, Ideal For Outbuildings Or Sheds, Includes Bulb, Replacement Bulb True Value #787-513.

Features

  • 110 degree detection zone up to 40 ft.
  • Versatile, portable, plug-in design
  • 8 ft. electrical cord
  • Perfect for most indoor and outdoor wall mount applications
  • 100W (MAX) Halogen bulb (included)
Hinkley Lighting 1536BZ MR16 Cast Aluminum 50 Watt Maximum Spot Light, Bronze
Hinkley Lighting 1536BZ MR16 Cast Aluminum 50 Watt Maximum Spot Light, Bronze
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The Hinkley Lighting 1536BZ is a Low - Vo Light Accent Light Light Fixture in the Bronze Finish with Flat, Clear, Tempered, Shock and Heat Resistant Glass Lens. This Light Fixture is from the Low Vo Lightage Landscape Collection and is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Approved for WET or Damp Locations.

Features

  • 2-1/2-Inch width 7-1/2-Inch height
  • ETL Listed
  • Includes heavy duty composite ground spike and wire connection kit
  • Die cast aluminum construction
  • Up to 50 watt MR16 Halogen light bulb (not included)
Hinkley Lighting 57000BZ 120V Line Voltage Flood Light, 75 Watt Maximum Mini Can Halogen Light Bulb, Bronze
Hinkley Lighting 57000BZ 120V Line Voltage Flood Light, 75 Watt Maximum Mini Can Halogen Light Bulb, Bronze
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The Hinkley Lighting 57000BZ is a Accent Light Light Fixture in the Bronze Finish with Flat, Clear, Tempered, Shock and Heat Resistant Glass Lens. This Light Fixture is from the Line Vo Lightage Landscape Collection and is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) & Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) Approved.

Features

  • 9-1/2-Inch width 26-Inch height
  • Die cast aluminum construction
  • Up to 75 watt Mini-Can Halogen light bulb (not included)
  • Voltage: 120V
Unique Arts Opaque Design Solar Wall Light, Angled, Stainless Steel
Unique Arts Opaque Design Solar Wall Light, Angled, Stainless Steel
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Unique solar lights will use no electricity, but light your way with a strong, safe light.

Features

  • Long lasting
  • On/Off switch for more control
  • Easy to put together and install
  • No additional electricity bill
  • Beautifully finished metal
American Lighting 018-0006 Rope Lighting Kit with Mounting Clips, Clear, 50-Foot
American Lighting 018-0006 Rope Lighting Kit with Mounting Clips, Clear, 50-Foot
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This flexible rope lighting can be used anywhere you need decorative lighting. It's ideal for cove or cabinet lighting, illuminating handrails, toe kick areas in the bath or kitchen, under a counter and more. 1 inch bulb spacing with a bulb life of 25,000 hours and an output of 3 watts per foot. Each bulb is only .25 watts. Rope sections may be connected to a maximum run distance of 200 feet. Molded female/male connectors. Includes hardware mounting clips and screws. 50 foot length of rope light. 5 foot power cord.

Features

  • Many applications for these lights including decorative outlines for decks, trees and fencing
  • Numerous applications for indoors such as coves, china cabinets, bookshelves and toe kicks
  • Available in lengths of 2-feet, 6-feet, 10-feet, 18-feet, 30-feet and 50-feet
  • Additional accessories include 3-foot extension kits and clear mounting track, sold separately
  • UL/cUL listed
Design House 501445 Jackson Outdoor Downlight, 10-7/8-Inch by 5.5-Inch, Solid Brass
Design House 501445 Jackson Outdoor Downlight, 10-7/8-Inch by 5.5-Inch, Solid Brass
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Jackson Collection - Outdoor Lighting - Solid Brass with Clear Beveled Glass - DownlightBy Today's Design House10-5/8" high x 5-1/2" wide x 5-7/8" projectionUses one 60 watt Medium base bulb10 year limited warrantyTo see this entire collection, enter the collection name in the search box on the Home pageThe finish of this item may differ slightly from the picture due to lighting and other influencesThis series or color is not an "in stock" item. We can easily special order them for you with a 10-14 business day availability501445

Features

  • Uses 1-60W bulb (not included)
  • Traditional, Early American design
  • Beautiful outdoor lighting addition to any home
  • Solid Brass Finish with clear beveled glass
  • UL listed to insure the highest quality
Hinkley Lighting 1552SZ Palm Path Light, 18 Watt T5 Wedge Base Light Bulb, Sienna Bronze
Hinkley Lighting 1552SZ Palm Path Light, 18 Watt T5 Wedge Base Light Bulb, Sienna Bronze
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The Hinkley1552SZ is a Low-Volt Path Light in the Sienna Bronze Finish. This light fixture is from the Collection and is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Approved for WET or Damp Locations.

Features

  • 6-1/2-Inch width 21-1/2-Inch height
  • ETL Listed
  • Includes 18 watt T5 wedge base light bulb, heavy duty composite ground spike and wire connection kit
  • Solid hammered copper roof and brass stem construction
Design House 506154 Gateway Outdoor Uplight, 20.75-Inch by 7.75-Inch, Oil Rubbed Bronze
Design House 506154 Gateway Outdoor Uplight, 20.75-Inch by 7.75-Inch, Oil Rubbed Bronze
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Gateway Collection - Outdoor Lighting - Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish with Clear Beveled Glass - UplightBy Today's Design House20-3/4" high x 7-3/4" wide x 9-5/8" projectionUses three 40 watt Candelabra base bulbs10 year limited warrantyTo see this entire collection, enter the collection name in the search box on the Home pageThe finish of this item may differ slightly from the picture due to lighting and other influencesThis series is not an "in stock" item. We can easily special order them for you with a 10-14 busines s day availability506154

Features

  • Uses 4-40W Candelabra bulbs (not included)
  • Classic and elegant
  • Beautiful outdoor lighting addition to any home
  • Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish with clear beveled glass
  • UL listed to insure the highest quality
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