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Reflector Types and Light Pollution in the case of the Outdoor Lights
Posted by the electrician in ask Mr Sparks, customer service, electrical safety tips, energy saving lights, guest expert, lighting systems, standards and regulations, technical data on January 30, 2012
The light from a luminaire is controlled by its reflector and the position of the lamp in relation to the reflector. Aurora Lighting offers a general explanation of the types of reflectors one can use outdoors and the shapes of light output possible.
Reflector Types – Outdoor Lights
- Asymmetric – this reflector makes is possible to direct light towards a preferred area.
- Symmetric – This reflector gives an even distribution of light for general flood lighting
- Adjustable – This reflector permits the light to be adjusted to achieve the desired effect
- Flood – This reflector makes it possible to illuminate a large area
- Spot – This reflector enables concentrated light to highlight details without any light overspill
Light Pollution Outdoors
If the external lighting is badly selected and installed it can result in light being directed into the sky. This wastes energy and also ‘pollutes’ the view of the sky. Also, if the lighting is misdirected, it can also cause discomfort and visual impairment – possibly resulting in accidents.
The arrangement of the light fittings and their combination outdoors needs to be optimal for the sake of a proper exterior lighting and no lighting pollution. Below are some popular ways of having light pollution outdoors, with a picture and a short explanation.
- This luminaire gives upwards light loss
- The side of the building is lit and some of the light is lost upwards
- The light is aimed downwards but the angle of the luminaire is causing upward light loss
- Correct illumination achieved with reflecting louvres
- Wherever possible the light should be directed downwards to minimise light pollution
- The use of asymmetrical reflectors avoids excessive angling of the luminaire
Continue reading these specifications via the online brochure put out by Aurora Lighting – Outdoor Lighting and Further Information, or read our previous article, Outdoor Lights: the exterior areas and the types of lighting for outdoors.
Outdoor Flood Lights, pictures of the most popular floodlights and sign lights
Posted by sparksdirect in all-time best-seller, energy saving lights, guest expert, lighting systems, products pictures, promotions, website update on September 12, 2011
We have recently noticed that via the NewLights blog we have a lot of Outdoor Flood Lights being introduced – but almost none are on this particular blog! There’s a wide range of Popular Flood Lights and Sign Lights – which are popular both online and offline – and most of you already know them because you either purchased them, you use them, or you have definitely seen one of them!
What we are talking about some halogen flood lights, tripod lights, high illumination sign lights, etc. If price is the only reason that doesn’t allow you to afford high quality flood lights, via SparksDirect you will not have this problem!
Popular Flood Lights at Sparks and Lights
Left: Cheaper Energy Saving Floodlights – the EH38 Outdoor Flood light(Low Energy Consumption; buy it online)
Right: The PFT500 Black Outdoor Flood Light – 500W enclosed halogen lamp (Halogen Floodlight; buy it online).
Left: The Steinel HS150 range of Halogen Floodlights with a PIR sensor (PIR Floodlights; buy it online)
Right: The Steinel HS500W External Halogen Flood Light with PIR, now Cheaper – get it online now!
Left: The PSL126 Single Hydra 4 Black Sign light – Outdoor Flood Light Fitting (buy it online at Sparks).
Right: The PowerSign PSL226 energy saving exterior sign light – Outdoor Floodlight, buy it now online.
To find out more about the Exterior Flood Lights and other sign light fittings (ideal for parking lots, outside the house, public spaces and private homes, etc – keep an eye on the Articles about Lights and the Outdoor Lights section at NewLights website.
Introducing the Steinel sensor-switched halogen floodlights, Steinel Outdoor PIR HS150W floodlight
Posted by sparksdirect in all-time best-seller, ask Mr Sparks, energy saving lights, guest expert, lighting systems, new technologies, products pictures, technical data on September 7, 2010
The Steinel sensor-switched halogen floodlights are the ideal solution when it comes to the illuminating the front of buildings, the driveways and the vulnerable spots with particularly bright light. The vigilant floodlights are factory-fitted with bulbs of different ratings ranging from 150 to 500 watts. They automatically pick out special features, welcome guests and frighten off unwanted visitors. Ranging from the low-price Fresnel lens light HS 5140 to the microprocessor controlled hi-tech floodlight HS 500, the STEINEL line-up offers just the right model for any application. The Steinel HS 150 and Steinel HS 300 in particular are equipped with a ceramic reflector.
Basic Features of the Steinel HS150 range
The detection zone can be adjusted exactly to the requirements at the site of installation by means of the tilting and swivelling the multi-lens (in the case of the Steinel HS 150 DUO, Steinel HS 300 DUO, Steinel HS 500 DUO) or Fresnel lens (HS 5140) and can be limited using the shrouds provided. Easy adjustment of light “ON” duration and twilight threshold by control dial.
The halogen floodlight housing of the Steinel HS150 range can be tilted from +110° to -40° and swivelled through ±40°. This permits optimum illumination even in situations where installation is awkward.
- Dimensions (h x w x d): 215 x 155 x 170 mm;
- Output: 150 W max;
- Voltage: 230 – 240 V / 50 Hz;
- Angle of coverage: 240° with 180° angle of aperture;
- Adjustment range: 80° horizontally, 150° vertically;
- Reach: 12 m max. (temperature-stabilised);
- Twilight setting: 2 – 2000 lux;
- Time setting: 10 sec. – 15 min;
- Enclosure: IP44 rated(can be safely used outdoors);
- Protection class: class I rated;
- Lamp: this PIR is Including the 150W bulb (R7S halogen bulb);
- Models available – Steinel HS150:
- the Steinel HS150W, white outdoor PIR halogen floodlight;
- the Steinel HS150B, black outdoor PIR halogen floodlight; - Buy online the Steinel HS 150 range of 150W outdoor PIR halogen floodlights.
More energy saving solutions for indoors and outdoors – PIR and Lighting solutions, High performance Steinel Wall mounted Motion Detector for the Outdoors, the Steinel IS 2180-2, the PIR Occupancy switches & Motion detectors at SparksDirect, etc