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I am with a small landscape lighting company and need help with the design of a fixture.
specifically low voltage lighting. LED lighting knowledge a plus

you haven't defined the application/usage of the lighting...

Unidirectional ? Omnidirectional ? Swivel ? fixed ? Array ? standalone ? halogen ? LED ? polarized ? rechargeable solar ? hardwire ? plastic ? metal alloy ? decorative ?watt/electricity limits ? other design limitations or parameters ?

Anyhow, an engineering or home fixtures company could assist you.

2007-12-26 11:55:26 by gaprimo22

Preferred Properties Landscape Lighting designer Michael Gotowala is the proud recipient of the AOLP- 2008Association of Outdoor lighting ...

"North Huntingdon planning commissioners are brainstorming ideas for a potential township ordinance that would regulate the brightness of lights, particularly those at businesses during the night hours."

Similar ordinances, promoted by the Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council, have passed in 35 municipalities in the eastern part of the state.

"The council, which is the state affiliate of the International Dark-Sky Association, aims to encourage residents, businesses and municipalities to adopt "good outdoor lighting practices" such as energy-efficient lighting design and operation, limiting light pollution and protecting highway motorists from nuisance glare."



http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsbur ghtrib/s_610986.html
- especially for businesses that have a lot of valuables to not light up at night doesn't make much sense.

Against, that is bs. Wait until they can tax it or limit our freedoms in some way and then they will be pushing in mass quantities and call it going green or to prevent global warming.

2009-02-11 16:00:27 by Ana Stasia Nika

Have never had good luck with reliable solar lighting and cheap plastic coverings that can't stand up to elements, so would like to recommend low voltage, hand-made designs from solid copper, for paths, gardens, decks and water features. Check out CopperScapes.com

Thanks for the input! You have just answered a question for me!

2007-06-12 16:24:17 by Tracy

I would like to design a small house with a light bulb or other heating device that is powered off solar energy and has thermostat controlled. Any idea on the type of thermostat to use? Any help finding a resource for such a design?
Of course I'd like to bring the cat in, but she is a ferrel cat and is FIV+. I already have two indoor cats, so infecting them is not an option. Also, she is wild (ferrel) and won't adapt well to the indoors.

It sounds like a unique and novel idea...but may I ask if it would not just be more simple to make the outdoor cat into an indoor cat and keep him safe and warm in your home?

Did you know that, in addition to the cold, your outdoor cat faces many hazards? It can get hit by a car, attacked by other cats, dogs or wild animals, be poisoned, fall victim to cruel humans who torture helpless animals, get lost, contract diseases (that it brings home to you), become infested with parasites (which it can also bring home to you), it can caught in traps set for other animals and may become injured or suffer before being released, and - if not spayed or neutered - can contribute to the overpopulation of feral/homeless cats.

Please read "The Great Outdoors is No Place for Cats" and make the decision to give your kitty a safe, warm, loving indoor life: http://www.abcbirds.org/abcprograms/poli cy/cats/materials/hazards.pdf

2007-12-31 19:27:33 by Bec

all I see are countless lantern/box style lights. I want the smallish halogen lights that are designed for indoors.....but there are only a couple.

any help?

thx
will not be rained on, it's covered. I just don't want a big brass box with a bulb inside it....that looks like crap.

That sounds very pretty, but I'm afraid they would blow in the wind. I am trying to picture what you are talking about. I picture pendant style as a long wire with the light at the bottom, like you would have over a kitchen island. I suppose it would work if it was a metal tube soldered to the base of the hanging light. That would keep it sturdy. You might think of having a handyman or metal worker design one from parts that you might purchase for cheaper.

Here is a really pretty one from Pottery Barn
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8364944@N06 /2104097025/

another
http://www.ylighting.com/fos-havanasuspo ut.html

Pottery Barn web site(sorry, not halogen)
http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/lighting /outdoor-lighting-string-lights/outdoor- pendants-chandeliers/index.cfm?cm%5Ftype =lnav

2009-02-04 21:27:43 by T D