Low Voltage Lighting is a
Versatile Performer
Low voltage lighting is often used for exterior lighting of
gardens and walkways, but this versatile form of lighting is actually quite
versatile for any number of uses.
Although many people think of low voltage lighting as rather dim,
today's newer versions can give off quite a bit of bright light when you use
higher wattage bulbs (you can use bulbs from four to fifty watts in many
fixtures) or when you switch from incandescent to fluorescent or halogen bulbs.
By converting the power from a standard 110 volts to thirty
volts or less (the general range is anywhere from 12 to 30 volts), these lights
remove serious shock hazards and save you a substantial amount of money over
the years.
Exterior Low Voltage
Lighting
Outdoor lighting still remains the most popular application
for low voltage lighting, and for good reason.
The right lights installed outdoors can illuminate walkways, highlight
particular lawn and garden features and push back the shadows around our
patio. Since low voltage landscape lighting uses
less energy than standard voltage lighting, it is particularly suited for
outdoor lighting systems that come on automatically at dusk and stay on for
several hours or until dawn. Exterior
low voltage lighting is also much safer than standard voltage lighting. There is very little electricity being used
and prevents serious injuries from electrical shock due to water exposure.
Some of the most popular low voltage lighting solutions for
outdoors include small pathway lights that can be easily installed by pushing
each light post into the ground. Because
the power line is low voltage, it can remain on top of the ground; there is no
need to bury the beneath the ground. You
can, however, cover it with mulch or decorative stone to disguise it if you
wish. Moving the lights is convenient
and easy.
Interior Low Voltage
Lighting
More people are using low voltage halogen lighting for
interior lighting every year. Most rooms
today use what is sometimes called "layered lighting," meaning several light
fixtures are used at different locations and levels to provide plenty of light
that is flattering and gives sufficient illumination for a variety of tasks.
You will often find low voltage lighting used as kitchen lighting,
where the lower shock value makes it ideal for around kitchen sinks. Under cabinet low voltage lighting can give
cooks just enough added task lighting for chopping foods and preparing meals at
a low cost. Recessed ceiling lights or
can lights can be installed in clusters in just about any room in the
house. The use of several low voltage
lights rather than one central standard voltage light allows you to use more
indirect lighting to illuminate dark corners and give a soft, diffused lighting
that adds warmth and ambience to the room.
Low voltage spotlights can also highlight works or art,
potted plants or particular seating areas, showing off particular room features
and dividing larger rooms into distinct zones.
You'll find a variety of creative ways to use low voltage interior
lighting to warm up your home at minimal cost.
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