Electrical question- any sparkys around?
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Electrical question- any sparkys around?
Guys, I need half a dozen RX7s metal halide lamps for some new floods at home. Any do's / dont's / avoid / recommendations?
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If using asymmetric reflectors (which most are) as downlighters, the glass should be almost horizontal to the ground. Or if used for highlighting stuff like walls and signs; Parallel to the surface being illuminated. If illuminating the gournd it should be aimed like this:
Not angled or pointing outwards by any large amount. Annoys the hell out me when people point them outwards so that they illuminate the sky and dazzle anyone/everyone who walks/drives past.
Also consider ASD smartfloods if you want to lower your electric bill. Unless you specifically need a certain colour or brightness level.
If using asymmetric reflectors (which most are) as downlighters, the glass should be almost horizontal to the ground. Or if used for highlighting stuff like walls and signs; Parallel to the surface being illuminated. If illuminating the gournd it should be aimed like this:
Not angled or pointing outwards by any large amount. Annoys the hell out me when people point them outwards so that they illuminate the sky and dazzle anyone/everyone who walks/drives past.
Also consider ASD smartfloods if you want to lower your electric bill. Unless you specifically need a certain colour or brightness level.
Last edited by ALi-B; 20 May 2011 at 11:45 AM. Reason: oops :o
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Ok, thanks for that. They're just to light the garden so will be mounted in the eves pointing straight down. Agree 100% with the dazzle comment!
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