9 interesting facts about street lamp: the pros and cons, how to choose

Light sources for indoor and outdoor use characteristics differ, cost and application. Hold elections floodlights and street lamps can only be based on operational characteristics.

Principle of operation

Design spotlights and street lamps are different, since they are used to solve different problems. Spotlight - a device in which the light is redistributed within the small solid angle that concentrates the light output.

The principle of operation is as follows:

1. The light source lamp stands with a strong light emission.
2. Concentration beams occurs due to angular limitation using a special mirror or mirror-lens optics.

Illuminator equipped with a reflector of parabolic or hyperbolic type which is represented in the form of a mirror. Fresnel lens is used to achieve smaller dimensions to create designs.

Spotlights used on the street, protected from dust and moisture.

incandescent lamp or other artificial light source - an element that defines operational characteristics. When applying electricity filament glows, emitting light.

To prevent oxidation of the filament body by contact with oxygen it is placed into a flask made of glass, which is represented by a vacuum or a cavity filled with an inert gas or vapor.

10 main types of street lamps

By type of construction the following types:

• Spotlight - a design that is used to illuminate areas or objects, structures, moving traffic. The movable mount is used for turning the spotlight, the best angle.

Dimensions illuminator range from tens of centimeters to tens of meters. The dimensions depend on the power source used artificial light and type of mirrors or lenses.

• Fixtures are a construct, which is attached by means of a special mechanism to a wall or another base. They are compact, designed for decorating and lighting a small area.
• Garden column is represented by a column with the source of artificial light. They are used as a decorative element of the interior or outdoor area.

Light scattered garden column at a small distance, dissipation power determines the concentration of light on a small area around the source.

• Lamppost used for lighting streets, plots of land. Some models are used as a decorative element of decor or landscape design.

By type of installation are the following types of structures:

• Wall fixtures inherent in the method, which are installed inside or outside. fixtures of this type are compact, they are designed for only a portion of the light around the place of installation, low power consumption.

• Ceiling types of lamps are popular, as such a method of attachment provides the best conditions for the propagation of light.
• Suspension design type is used in the case of high-premise installation.
• Track type of installation is used in high-tech and modern. Such attachment installs a light source at an angle, which can be selected independently.
• Portable lights and garden bollards produce without bindings. If necessary, adjusted without mounting near the power source.
• Built-in models are compact and lightweight, consume little power, the inside of the body is represented by a mirror.
• Floor recessed lamps are used when creating a costly and unusual interior space. Some models can be used for outdoor applications since protected from environmental influences.

When you create a body pays attention to insulation and methods of connecting the lamp to the power supply.

• Detached lights are used in the organization of territories near houses.

Additional features include:

1. Motion Sensor - a special device that can reduce power consumption by turning the lamp only at the right time.
2. The light sensor relates to a further device which determines the need for switching on the lamp when darkening.

   If the design provides brightness control, ambient light sensor selects the appropriate operation mode.

3. Solar battery stores energy during the day of its use at night.
4. Integrated accumulator is used to accumulate energy which is accumulated by solar panels or wind turbine. If necessary fixtures are powered by a central network.
5. Rotating body to direct the light to the desired angle.

7 suschetsvennyh advantages of street lamps

Floodlights and street lamps - different designs, which differ in purpose and performance.

floodlight advantages:

1. A convenient and compact design, which is easy to use.
2. It ensures the propagation of light over a long distance even under the condition of low power used by the lamp. This is due to the fact that the mirrors and lenses located in the housing.
3. Security systems are ineffective without such an element in the night.
4. The housing is protected against environmental influences.

Pros street lamps:

1. The housing has a good degree of protection against environmental influences.
2. Power light is much higher, as the room light is distributed better.
3. There are quite a few different models, which differ in design, dimensions and other parameters.

19, the main disadvantages of street lamps

If we consider the spotlight, highlight the problems stated below:

1. High price. To ensure the focusing of light using complex and expensive system of lenses and mirrors.
2. Design quite fragile. Strong mechanical impact can disturb the structure, therefore it is necessary to ensure secure attachment.
3. Use spotlight only for targeted illumination of specific objects.
4. To increase the spotlight power should greatly increase the design size, and it will lead to an increase in cost and weight.

The following disadvantages can be identified when considering street lamps and lighting fittings:

1. Due to impart high degree of protection against environmental influences casing and other elements have a great weight, dimensions.
2. Cost is characterized by increased degree of protection from dust, moisture, temperature changes and humidity.
3. When illuminated by large areas of the territory must be carried out combining several separate models into one system, which greatly complicates the task. When this is quite difficult to ensure reliable connection of all elements.

The type of lamp determines the operational characteristics. LED devices - artificial light source widely used in the 21st century. Their advantages:

1. The service life of 50 000 hours.
2. The savings in terms of energy consumption.
3. High degree of protection IP standard from the environment.
4. Street model set at a temperature below -30 or above +40 degrees Celsius
5. Resistance to vibration.
6. Diodes are immune to the starting current, which determines the unlimited resource input in the work.

Halogen lamps - the second most popular. Advantages of this version:

1. Because of the low cost of materials and simple technology of reduced construction costs.
2. A wide range of color reproduction.

The disadvantages are a small period of service which is not more than 4000 hours. In continuous operation the surface is heated.

The third most popular models - gas discharge lamp. The special features of the embodiment of the true bright cold light. Advantages of technology:

1. Reliability.
2. Immunity to voltage drops in the power supply.

Therefore, use them to illuminate the perimeter of the territory. An advantage of such light sources include versatility.

Following selection criteria will be called power. When choosing for this indicator recorded moments stated below:

1. How far rays spread.
2. The area of ​​the illuminated area.

6 important stages of selecting a street lamp

Universal street lamp with optimal characteristics:

1. It has an aluminum profile.
2. Light source - diode lamp.
3. Protection from atmospheric precipitation at least IP 65.
4. The power artificial light source 80 watts.
5. The color temperature of 4700-6500K.
6. The coating is resistant to fading and corrosion.

Choose artificial light source can be as follows:

1. It identifies the main challenges that must decide the lamp.
2. A list of design features: mounting method, the power of the light source, the type of material used in manufacturing.
3. Pay attention to the level of protection from the rain. The degree of protection against moisture and dust in accordance with established standards labeled IP letters. To use an open-air design with IP protection not less than 65.
4. Choosing a design style.
5. Determine what products of the manufacturer offering the best quality.
6. Please pay attention to the price.

14 simple things that can not be done with street lamps

1. Carry out the installation can only be provided off the power supply. Ensure de-energized network using light or voltmeter.
2. When performing work hands should be dry.
3. We can not allow the ingress of water into the housing. If in case a lot of moisture, there is a possibility of a short circuit due to the penetration of the cable insulation.
4. Electrical connections are isolated from moisture.
5. Do not connect the device to the damaged wiring.
6. Do not install the light sources of the glass up.
7. Use floodlights and street lamps are prohibited near aggressive chemicals and flammable substances.
8. Use spotlights and other lights are prohibited when damaged cable insulation and housing.
9. You can not use a design with flashing lights or tarnishing. These signs indicate that the structure is seriously damaged.

Service Features:

1. Manufacturers of projectors, and other sources of artificial light did not provide for independent replacement.
2. To extend the life of the subject is carried out periodic cleaning of the dirt.
3. Structure are periodically inspected to determine the state, evaluation of its performance.

Precautions taken prolong the life of the structure:

1. Spotlights and outdoor lights should be protected from mechanical impact.
2. Installation under a roof or in a protected area of ​​precipitation extends the life of the light source.

When taking into account the above points ensure safe operating conditions. Service life is specified by the manufacturer, subject to the conditions of use.

Guarantee

When considering the safeguards take into account The following points:

• Terms. The item must not be subjected to mechanical stress, connect the device only needs to supply the network with standard characteristics, and so on.
• What is included in the guarantee? Repair design carried out under warranty if a problem should occur. If you just incorrigible marriage was revealed after the purchase, it is likely that the manufacturer or seller will replace.

• What is not included in the guarantee? Warranty service does not provide for a periodic inspection.
• Dates of operation. It is important to note that the timing of warranty must be given to it ..

Various manufacturers and retailers to distribute products on their own terms. Therefore, carefully read the supplied documentation is necessary.

correction of defects

To save money, repairs are carried out independently. For such faults are:

• Failure of the lamp. This design element has a fixed lifespan. Hold it, you can replace your own, which you need to choose the right type of lamp.

It is recommended to replace the lamps to get the same that were used previously, but pick another option execution. Bulbs are classified according to capacity.

• The housing and the protective glass obtained by mechanical damage and other impact during operation. Perform replacement body or individual elements can be independently, but the problem lies in the selection of suitable components.
• Fuses, power supply elements.

In some cases, the model is equipped with a special safety device which is triggered by voltage fluctuations and other changes in electricity rates.

When the voltage jump is the probability of failure of tubes or other structural elements. Manufacturers produce models with a compartment for fast replacement of the fuse.

Other elements of the power supply alone can be replaced only with the theoretical knowledge about the structure and skills of the work on the replacement of electrical components.

Other elements are replaceable or repair is impossible, for example, lenses and mirrors do not recover after damage, since the mechanical stress they will crack and break.

The high cost determines that it is easier to buy a new lamp, rather than spend repair of old.

Review of the top 10 manufacturers of street lighting

By popular manufacturers floodlights and street lamps are:

• ARTE LAMP - lighting engineering company founded in 2001. Products represented in 20 countries. The current range of 800 kinds of products. The choice is great: from design models to the budget of fixtures.
• Brilliant. Under this brand is carried lamps release for homes and streets. More than 8000 models of lamps of this manufacturer are sold in stores and online. Quality of materials and workmanship is high, for all products is warranted.

• Camelion - lighting manufacturers on the market for over 25 years and delivers an expensive light products. It provides a wide range in many countries around the world.
• EGLO - the manufacturer, which produces lighting fixtures, are popular. High quality is achieved by monitoring at all stages of production. At the same time products are distributed in 20 countries.
• Favourite. The products under this brand are sold in Europe, America and Russia.
• Feron - lighting is present on the Russian market since 1999. Products under the brand name is available with regard to quality requirements, safety, assembly accuracy. More than 4000 items of lighting is presented in the company's catalog.

• Globo - lighting manufacturer has been producing high-quality products, created by unique designs.
• IEK - a group of companies specializing in the production of lighting and equipment associated with energy supply. On sale you can find more than 7000 different products.
• MW LIGHT - manufacturer creates lighting equipment and other equipment according to European standards. The brand is present in the Russian market for 13 years.

• odeon Light - a brand under which carried out the manufacture of fixtures of modern and classic design. Available models come in four sections: classic, modern, torsheny and crystal.

Product quality in line with European standards, the collection consists of 60 luster series.

Each of the above manufacturers are developing lighting technology in their designs that are created by the designers of the company. This point defines a variety of models, combined with various interior design or territory.