The Tri-Clusters and MicroStars can provide a true, low level of
illumination, night light to interior spaces. When properly placed
to bounce light of light colored ceilings and walls, these lights
will provide a "Full Moon" within the interior of homes and
buildings and ingress and egress is possible without switching on
the regular room lights.
A three bedroom house can have these lights placed in all rooms,
hallways and entry ways, switched by photo switch or timer to run
during the dark hours and the total electrical cost will be less
than running a single 7 watt night light of the conventional style.
A group of 28 Tri-Clusters and/ or MicroStars will draw less than 7
watts total.
By not including these lights in bedrooms, when it is time for
sleep, one can navigate the house without switching on and off
lights. Should one arise in the middle of the night needing to
visit the bathroom or kitchen, one can do so with clear vision and
no need for switching on "blinding" lights.
For retrofitting existing structures, installation of these
lights doesn't require an electrician blasting large holes through
the sheet rock and installing conduit or romex. The wiring
requirements are similar to running small gauge wire such as phone
extensions. With a cordless drill and a wire staple gun most
installations can be accomplished. Access to an attic or basement
will give access to the rooms you wish to illuminate and a small
hole in the corner of the ceiling or floor will allow the feed wire
to enter the room. Closets are ideal points of entry and a straight
hole through the wall of the closet into the room to illuminate
will keep the feed wire out of sight.
The fact that these lights work on a safe low voltage coupled
with essentially no heat generated, allows for home owner
installation and placements which would be unacceptable for
conventional lighting. These LED lights provide a cool white light
with a hint of blue, very similar to moon light.
Hallway Installation
A Berkeley Point client wanted to illuminate an often used
hallway. The hallway was a high traffic area, and had only one
incandescent light fixture. The client felt if they could create an
ambient light in the hallway, the light fixture would not be
regularly used. The installed (a combination of 370's and 350's)Tri-Clusters
created enough light to allow safe navigation.
A set of Tri-CLusters were also added to a garage exit that lead
to the back yard. The lights in this situation provided security as
well as safety, lighting a dark and steep stairway.(Click images to
enlarge.)
Detail of hallway. |
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Garage Stairway. |
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