NUVO TH412 12 Watt LED Track Head Black Finish 24 Degree Beam Angle
Track Lighting is a staple lighting system because of its versatility and functionality. It is suited for many different lighting situations, from a kitchen to a hallway to a study to a living space to a garage.
This type of lighting system is very functional, providing uses like: showcasing artwork, highlighting collections, awards, and antiques, iIlluminating work stations and providing general ambience.
These are a few of the benefits of a track lighting system:
It’s easy to install. You can even do it yourself.
Track Lighting is customizable. You can add lights to your set to suit the layout, or adjust the length of your track to suit the length of your room.
Especially when used with LED bulbs, track lighting is extremely energy efficient and cost effective. Not only does an LED bulb use
80% less energy than a halogen lamp, the track system also concentrates light where it is most needed and avoids over illumination where it is not necessary.
Track Lighting is customizable and flexible:
You can add and subtract light fixtures as needed as long as the number of fixtures you add remains under the maximum wattage specified by the track.
You can change out the heads to better suit your needs, as long as the fixture and the track are compatible.
Lights can easily be moved to adjust the lighting based on changes in your living space, from furniture position, artwork placement, or room setup.
THE ELEMENTS OF TRACK LIGHTING
Track lighting has a few different components you’ll need to select in order to create your lighting setup:
1. HEAD (AKA, FIXTURE OR LAMP)
The head is the movable piece of the track lighting system that holds the light bulb. If you are uncertain about what type of track lighting system you want, start by finding a style of head that you like.
Heads are usually not universally interchangeable, so find a line that carries the most styles of heads you like and go from there. That means, later on, if you want to change up the look of your system, you will enjoy more flexibility.
The amount of space between heads depends on your personal preference, lighting requirements and what you are illuminating. If uncertain, starting with 1’ distance between each head is a good starting point. You can always adjust it later!
The number of heads you can have on a track depends on the number of watts each track is built to support. If you use LED bulbs, which have a much lower wattage, a single track can hold many heads!
2. TRACKS
Tracks come in a variety of colours and finishes, and is the part of the track lighting system thaat is mounted to a ceiling or wall. Because of the variety of styles available, it is easy to find one that works well with your home.
The inside of the track contains a copper strip that conducts electricity, allowing you to place heads anywhere along the track.
TIP” Make sure that the heads you intend on purchasing are compatible with your track! Usually this is certain when the track and the heads are from the same line.
Track lighting is the highly functional and very versatile lighting system your home or restaurant needs. It has been very popular and for good reason, with its easy installation, infinitely customizable layout options, and variety of lamp styles and track finishes make it easy to incorporate into your home.