Hayward LMCUS11KIT eLITLEDWFDG20 Lighting-and-Water-Features-Design-Guide down - Page 10

Lighting Design GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS » Lights should be aimed at the feature you wish to highlight, but the direct source should not be visible » Spacing lights too far apart can create dark spots-place lights closer together to eliminate shadows » Avoid placing lights too close to walls, as this can result in glare-producing "hotspots;" refer to setback chart for recommended distances » Consider surface finishes-lighter finishes will reflect better, requiring fewer lights, while dark surfaces will need more lights to achieve a similar effect SPECIFIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS » For irregularly shaped pools, using smaller lights in multiples can improve uniformity » Using 0.5" lighting to illuminate landscaping creates dramatic focal points » Indirectly illuminate one or more pool steps by projecting light from the adjacent wall perpendicular to the steps INSTALLATION TIPS » Lights can easily be hidden under or behind rocks or within conduits-this is especially helpful when lighting water features and landscaping » Flexible PVC pipe can be used for easy conduit routing » In certain applications, it may be useful to secure lights using conduit to keep the focal point of the light fixed » For 45" landscape fixtures, the setback distance should be 3-4" or less » When used in landscape applications, ColorLogic® 320, 160, 80 & 40 lights are designed to be mounted in standard PVC or copper piping. Custom landscape fixtures can be produced using industry-standard pipe fittings » Because of their small size, ColorLogic 80 & 40 lights can be retrofitted into most landscape lighting fixtures with minor modifications 10