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Introduction
1. Think About the Areas That you Consider Need Lighting Good areas and features to concentrate on:- Dining & seating areas, walkways, sculptures, water features, pots, specimen planting, trees, architectural features, garden features, buildings, etc can all be highlighted in a garden to create wonderful, varied ‘textures’ of light.2. Deciding Exactly How You Want the Exterior lighting to Work?Uplighting, down lighting, mid-level lighting, step lighting, etc?You may want to take into consideration how the garden will be used and how the garden will be viewed from the house. Also, consider security aspects, lighting can deter unwanted intruders! Consider how the lights are going to be ‘switch... |
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Low Voltage
Low voltage outdoor lighting is an ideal and safe way to illuminate your outdoor surroundings. Low voltage lighting (12v) is widely acknowledged as ‘safe lighting’ because wiring and lamps have a relatively low voltage of electricity flowing through them, which reduces any shock hazard!New low voltage lamp designs and materials have increased lamp life up to 10,000 hours. If the lamps are dimmed to 50 percent, for example, life expectancy can double to 20,000 hours!Why HUNZA lighting?Hunza's range of chic light fitting features over 60 discreetly styled low voltage lights specifically designed for every conceivable outside lighting requirement. Hunza light fittings are available in a variet... |
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LED
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are a relatively old technology (1970s) that has advanced from use in numeric displays and indicator lights to a range of new and potential new applications, including outdoor garden lighting and underwater lighting.LEDs offer benefits such as small size, long lamp life, low heat output, energy savings and durability. They also allow extraordinary design flexibility in color changing, dimming and distribution by combining these small units into desired shapes, colors, sizes and lumen packages. The color composition of the light being emitted by the LED is based on the chemical composition of the material being excited. LEDs are available that can produce colors i... |
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Fibre Optic
Fibre Optic lighting is made up of individual strands of glass fibre, which transmit the light along the fibres. Light from a light source ( Projector ) is fed into one end, the fibres are encapsulated into a sheathing material and the light is then transported around bends to where it is required. The light can then be diffused or spot lighted through an array of variable terminal fittings. A harness is made up to suit the customers requirements. The length, number of tails and the terminal fittings are all made to order.Endless effects are possible, including Twinkle, Colour Changing, Mood Lighting and DMX / AVR Control and Scene setting.- Can be used in water- Low maintenance- Low UV and ... |
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Further Information
INSTALLATIONWhen it comes to installation an electrician will need to check the garden first and will probably need to liaise with your builder or landscaper with regards to the laying of cables and/or drilling holes, etc. Conduit to be laid prior to completing any hard landscaping works, which helps the cables to run neatly around the garden areas. It is wise to make sure that any electrician you employ has a PART P certification. This requirement came into force in January 2005. Any outdoor electrical works that are undertaken by anyone who does not hold PART P are required to be inspected by the local area Building Control Department. A quality installation is imperative for the longevity... |
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Catalogue Downloads
Please click to download are calalogues here.GA_Lighting_Calalogue.pdfGA_Lighting_LED.pdf Hunza_Brochure.pdf |
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