LED Tracklight and Directional Lighting

LED Track Light and Directional Lighting

Lighting applications are primarily categorised as general lighting, directional lighting and aesthetic lighting. Whereas ambient(general) lighting provides a uniform amount of lighting throughout an area, directional lighting provides illumination on a work surface such as a desk or countertop, on an object such as artwork or goods in a retail store, or in a particular direction. 

Directional lighting is typically used to provide a higher light level than that of the surrounding area and can be used alone or as a complement to ambient illumination. Directional lighting is used when high light levels are required for demanding visual tasks or for accenting purposes. For the purposes of this discussion, direct, task, and accent lighting all being to the directional lighting category.

What are LED Track Lights?

Track Lighting is a versatile and directional lighting system in which the lamp fixture is connected to a continuous track device having electric conductors. The lamp fixture can be connected anywhere on the track and adjusted to focus light in any direction. These tracks run lengthwise on beams or are fixed to the walls or ceilings. They can also be suspended from high places using rods. Track lights can be used in a variety of ways to give different effects and change the ambience of your room.

What do LED Track Lights do?

LED Track Lights are a low maintenance, energy efficient and flexible way of illuminating an area. They are flexible as they can be easily adjusted and directed to any direction. They can be used for accent lighting, illuminating a wall evenly or highlighting a texture of the wall.

Are LED Track Lights Better Than Regular Bulbs?

LED Track Lights have certain features that make them better than regular bulbs.

1. LED track lights can be used to point light where ever needed. They can be used to illuminate a particular spot or a complete wall.
2. They can easily adjusted and can be installed anywhere on the track. These features are not available with regular bulbs.
3. The size and quantity of light of a track light may be altered to suit your needs.
4. The slim design makes it perfect for small spaces.

Can you replace any bulb with an LED Track Lights?

Replacing a regular bulb with LED track lights requires some additional work. Track lighting is powered by any of these two methods i.e. by plugging the track into a nearby power outlet or directly hardwiring it. A plug-in track light requires no electrical wiring but must be located near an outlet. Hardwired track lights require electrical connections be made at an electrical junction box during installation. For connecting it to a junction box you may require a qualified electrician. Further installation instructions should be available on the track light package.

What Should Be Considered When Choosing LED Track Lights?

Several factors need to be considered when choosing LED Track lights:

1. Output Wattage: Output wattage determines the amount of light from a fixture. Choose wattage depending on the place it is to be used.
2. Colour Temperature: In cooler environments, use cooler lights i.e. cool white light. In warmer areas, use brighter lights-yellow tones.
3. Colour Rendering Index (CRI): The CRI tells us about the quality of light, higher CRI, would mean better light.
4. Lifespan: The lifespan of the product is mentioned on the packaging.
5. Energy Efficiency: Check for ENERGY STAR rating to assess the energy it will save in the long run.

Are LED Track Lights Costly?

LED track lights may cost you a little more than halogen track lights but there are a variety of LED track lights that are available making it easier for you to go for a budget friendly track lighting system.

Do LED Track Lights Save Energy?

LED Track lights save more energy that their halogen and fluorescent counterparts. LED Track lights are said to be better than Halogen track lights as they give brighter light and consume lesser energy.

What are the Types of LED Track Lights?

LED Track lights are classified into many groups based on the track type, track light style, design and other additional features.

1. Based on tracks types: there are three types of tracks- Halo, Juno, and Lightolier.
2. Based on the installation of tracks: Linear track, Fixed Track, Swing Arm track, Monorail track.
3. Based on Track light head: Pinhole Head, Round Back Head, Gimbal Head, Step Head, Pendent
4. Based on Track Lighting Designs: Modern, Contemporary, Traditional

What are LED Track Lights Colours?

LED Track Light comes in a wide range of colours from 2700K to 5700K up to 7000K colour temperature that corresponds to yellowish light to brighter day light to blueish light. One may choose from this range according to the environment temperature.