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Lighting Design

We have learnt that in a successful lighting design, light is not just a functional tool, it should also bring a specific atmosphere and experience to a space. Here we share our knowledge and experience of lighting design to help users create a comfortable, functional, safe and aesthetically pleasing lighting environment.

How to enjoy the pool lighting safely?

How to enjoy the pool lighting safely?

While we enjoy pool lighting, we also need to pay attention to lighting safety issues. This article details how to enjoy pool lighting safely from lighting selection, design and installation, and maintenance. Lighting Options Choosing the Right Lighting Products Choose the right fixture and light source for your pool. Consider the waterproof rating, durability and energy efficiency of the fixture to ensure it is suitable for the pool environment and long-term use. In addition to providing a rich ambiance and visual effect, pool lighting plays an equally important role in night swimming. It allows swimmers to see over the edge of the pool and into the water. LED pool lights are energy efficient, safe and bright. If you are replacing the old lighting system, it is recommended that you choose LED pool lights to build a new lighting system. Control System Choosing a lighting control system that meets the standards allows for safer and easier control of the lighting effects of your pool lights. In this blog, Colour Changing LED Pool Lights: The Definitive Guide, we cover several common pool light control systems in detail. Waterproof Performance Pool lighting fixtures must have excellent water resistance. Choose fixtures and accessories with high waterproof performance to ensure reliability and safety in wet environments. This will prevent water from entering the fixture, reducing the risk of leaks and short circuits. Underwater pool fixtures need to be IP68 waterproof to prevent water from entering the interior of the fixture. Design and Installation Lighting Design and Layout Proper lighting design and layout is critical to…

Outdoor Pool Lighting vs Indoor Pool Lighting

Outdoor Pool Lighting vs Indoor Pool Lighting

Lighting is a very important part of swimming pool design. The right lighting scheme can provide a better pool experience for swimmers. In this article we will look at the differences between outdoor and indoor pool lighting. Let's start now. Influence of ambient light Both outdoor and indoor pools are affected by ambient light. The main differences are in the source, intensity and stability of the light. Outdoor Outdoor pools are affected by both natural and man-made factors such as the sun, sky, surrounding buildings and vegetation. The position and intensity of natural light sources vary with the time of day and the weather, so the lighting environment of an outdoor pool will also change. On a clear day, the sun's rays can shine directly on the pool water, causing strong reflection and refraction. Too much light can cause glare that irritates the eyes. On cloudy days or at night, natural light becomes dim and adequate lighting from lamps is required. Some outdoor pools can also be affected by overly tall or dense surrounding buildings and vegetation. The effects include a lack of natural light due to heavy shading, poor air circulation and an increase in mosquitoes. At night, if buildings are too close together and their internal lighting is too bright, external light is also refracted and reflected into the pool. Indoor Indoor pool lighting is not overly influenced by natural light and surrounding buildings, and it is much easier to control the effects of these factors than in outdoor pools. It is easy to achieve a good lighting…

8 Common Problems in Pool Lighting

8 Common Problems in Pool Lighting

While illuminating a pool is not difficult, getting it right takes a lot of thought. Even if you have installed lighting, there may still be areas where you have not done enough to make the pool lighting experience less enjoyable. In this article, I will list 8 common pool lighting problems and see if you can avoid or solve them by reading the following. Are you ready? Too many lights installed Some people make their pools sparkle more by installing more lights, but often realise after practice that it's not so good. Apart from the fact that the lighting effect is not amazing, the complicated wiring, the tedious construction and the difficult maintenance afterwards all make people regret their decision. Ambient light interference Some lighting effects of surrounding buildings would affect the outdoor pools, creating a form of light pollution. We can take the following measures to reduce the impact of ambient light on swimming pools: Increasing the brightness of pool lighting Try increasing the brightness of the pool lighting, it can make the pool more visible, and offset the effects of weaker ambient light to some extent. This solution will increase energy consumption. Blocking ambient light from reaching the pool Planting greenery around the swimming pool and installing a barrier can effectively reduce the impact of ambient light. This solution is more costly and will have a very limited effect if the light pollution comes from higher ground. Have a good talk Perhaps we can respond in a different way. Visit your neighbor with a gift and politely ask…

Practical Pool Lighting Ideas

Practical Pool Lighting Ideas

Perhaps you're not content with just lighting up your pool and want to enhance the pool lighting experience in a variety of ways. I'm going to give you some pool lighting ideas to enhance your experience, they're all very practical so let's get started! Blue light This is the most popular luminous colour for pool lights. Blue light has a short wavelength between 400-500nm. Light with a shorter wavelength travels further in the water, making the water appear clearer and more translucent. Blue is a colour that helps the body and mind to relax, making it possible to enjoy a good time in the pool. The colour blue is close to the colour of the sea, making blue pools look more natural. Colour changing lighting Colour changing lighting is a simple and easy to use way to enhance the pool lighting experience. Blue is a good choice of light, but there are times when we need to bring a more colourful twist to the pool. The colour changing pool lights almost always use LEDs as the light source and we can change the light colour, brightness, speed of change and other parameters through the controller. The colour changing pool lights allow us to make our pool lighting effect less monotonous and boring. LED lighting Using LED lighting means more than just saving energy and money. LED pool lights are very safe, with a wide range of lighting effects and a wide range of products. It is thanks to LEDs that we are able to diversify our pool lighting effects. Underwater…

12 Practical Tips for Lighting Water Features

12 Practical Tips for Lighting Water Features

Water features are a great place to entertain and relax. Excellent lighting effects can greatly enhance the visual appeal of a water feature at night. Providing lighting for water features also increases visual visibility and greatly reduces the likelihood of accidents such as bumps and falls. Before we begin, let's understand the definition of water feature lighting: People widely use water feature lights in scenes such as ponds, waterfalls and fountains and usually install them around or underwater in bodies of water. Water feature lights can illuminate above or below the water to enhance the visual impact of a water feature. Here are some carefully prepared tips to enhance the lighting of your water feature. Take a look together! Corrosion resistance Underwater lights are available in a variety of body and lens materials, the most corrosion resistant being SS316, brass and toughened glass. Many water features are a small underwater ecosystem with a variety of aquatic plants, algae and aquatic animals growing in them. Water features have a complex water environment and people may not clean them up for a long time. Using lighting products with better corrosion resistance can greatly reduce maintenance and replacement costs later on. Regular cleaning Water features are nutrient-rich, complex environments and long periods without water changes can result in algae and various debris gradually collecting on the light body and lenses. Regular cleaning can reduce the impact of these debris on the brightness of the lighting and the lighting effect. Impact on aquatic animals If there are fish or other aquatic animals in the…

The Best Choice of Pool Lighting

The Best Choice of Pool Lighting

Installing pool lighting is very common for pool owners these days. Not only do they provide illumination, but they also add aesthetic appeal and allow you to enjoy a great time at the pool, day or night. Thanks to advances in technology, we have more options when it comes to lighting our pools. In the following sections I'll be looking at some of the more common pool lighting options, so let's have a look. LED Pool Lights Light-emitting Principle LED pool lights rely on LED chips to emit light, they are a semiconductor material that directly converts electrical energy into visible light. When an electric current is passed through the LED chip, the N-type semiconductor (negative) and the P-type semiconductor (positive) collide violently, producing photons that are emitted outwards and light is produced. Halogen lamps need to convert electrical energy into heat energy and then convert heat energy into light energy. LEDs reduce the conversion to heat energy and use electrical energy more efficiently. LED pool lights have become the most common choice for pool lighting. Advantages of LED Pool Lighting Safety LED pool lights with 12V/24V safety voltage, no risk of electric shock accident. Low energy consumption LED pool lights use a fraction of the power of halogen lights for the same lighting effect. Low heat generation The LED will still heat up from the heat of the electronic components, but much less than halogen lamps. Long service life High-quality LED chips can last up to 50,000 hours, far longer than halogen lamps, energy-saving lamps, and other types of…

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