The choice of lighting for the adjacent area primarily depends on the main purpose of outdoor fixtures, which can perform both practical and decorative function.
Types of fixtures
All fixtures are divided into two types: day and night light fixtures. The first are more intended for aesthetic purposes, the second is for lighting tracks , entering the house, arbor .
According to the type of fastening, the following main types of outdoor luminaires for the house are distinguished:
- wall;
- ground;
- floor-standing;
- mushroom-shaped;
- curbstones;
- Swimming (for the pool or pond);
- portable.
Main characteristics
Fixtures of outdoor street lighting must meet the quality standards and have special characteristics:
- Glass. This material, of course, performs a decorative function, but without artistic value, the glass should be sufficiently shockproof.
- Protection class. Outdoor fixtures should be waterproof, as well as protected from dust and other small particles entering the device. The international classification system provides for several groups of this equipment. When choosing models for a pond and a swimming pool, as well as lighting under water, it is necessary to take into account the class of protection and waterproofness.
- Comfort and economy. Modern technologies allow you to save resources with comfort. An excellent example is the fixtures for outdoor lighting at home with sensors that respond to movement or voice.
- Functionality. For even greater comfort, you can purchase models with the ability to adjust the intensity of light and even with a built-in fan.
- Resistance to corrosion attack. This characteristic depends on the quality of the materials used for the manufacture of outdoor fixtures.
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