Not everyone has heard of lighting mounted in a rail system. It is a fashion that is gaining more and more popularity due to its simplicity, modern appearance and functionality. What exactly are rail lighting systems, what are their advantages and what do you need to know before deciding to buy them? We answer these and other questions in our article today. We cordially invite all the curious to read it.
From this text you will learn:
- what are rail lighting systems,
- what are the advantages of track lighting,
- what to look for when buying track lighting,
- in which rooms will track lighting work best,
- review of Kanlux brand rail lighting.
What are track lighting systems and what are their advantages?
The rail system is a set of lamps and accessories that are mounted on special strips (called rails). This is what makes it easy to move the fixture with the light source to any place . It is also possible to change the direction of light, and all this without the need for time-consuming and expensive modifications to the electrical installation.
Rail systems are adapted to many types of fixtures to which we mount light sources, including rail pendant lamps, spotlights with the ability to change the direction of light. Everyone will find something for themselves and will be able to adjust the lamps to their needs and the space they need to illuminate.
Advantages of track lighting
The rail system allows for the installation of many types of lighting in one room. Lamps can be connected to the rail freely, and their arrangement and order can be changed. The choice of models is very wide, from classic spotlights to eye-catching designs and modern pendant lamps.
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What should you pay attention to when buying track lighting?
Single-phase or three-phase rails - which to choose and why?
We distinguish between single-phase and three-phase rails . The first type allows you to turn on and off all mounted spotlights with a single button. However, if we want to have more control over the light source, three-phase rails are a better choice. They divide the spotlights into groups that we can turn on and off independently of each other.
Length of busbars
Depending on the size of the room and the demand for light, standard-sized busbars (0.5 metres, 1 metre, 1.5 metres, 2 metres) can be connected as needed.
It is possible to create longer or shorter straight lines (e.g. along a window), and also form them into letters ("C", "H", "L", "T", which is often used, for example, above a dining table) or in the shape of a square or rectangle (in the kitchen or bathroom). Busbars are most often available in black, white, silver and glossy chrome.
Light color
We will use different light at home and in the office . In the first case, especially in rooms intended for relaxation and rest, we will use warm light (2,600-3,500 K). In places for work, such as offices or studies, it is better to use neutral light (4,000 K). In turn, the color of light (6,000 K) - cool light - is most sensibly used in outdoor spaces (e.g. when lighting a driveway or balcony).
Accessories
To connect the busbars yourself, you will need a few useful accessories. These include: a power connection to which we connect the ceiling cable, a straight connector that allows you to connect several rails together, and rail end caps. If you are planning a longer and more complicated structure, make sure you also have a middle connection and rails of the right length.
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In which rooms will track lighting work best?
We have already mentioned that lighting rooms using a rail system is a functional, fashionable and relatively simple solution . It will work well both in the office and in places intended for relaxation and rest. The unusual design arouses curiosity , is associated with industrial compositions, so it can fit into rooms with a futuristic character, as well as modernly furnished offices or shop floors. It is in the latter case that one of the advantages of the rail system will prove useful - the possibility of any positioning of the spotlights . This will help to properly illuminate the exhibition. At the same time, a rail mounted under the ceiling can illuminate art galleries. Artists are well aware that the right selection of lamps is often the basis for the proper reception of their works. Many light sources can bring out the best in the works of artists.
Kanlux brand track lighting review at Onninen
Kanlux is one of the leading European companies in the lighting sector. It has been operating on the Polish and foreign markets for over 30 years. It is a Polish company with a global reach , which delivers products to 40 countries around the world , with companies in the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Ukraine and France. In the Onninen wholesale offer you will find the following Kanlux products:
Kanlux ACORD ATL1 is an integrated lighting fixture that is mounted on three-circuit tracks. These lamps can be adapted to the individual needs of each customer. You can choose between white or black color, as well as power (18W and 30W). In addition, you can choose the color of the light and choose the angle of light (the standard is 60⁰, but it is possible to replace the reflector and change the angle to 15⁰ or 36⁰). Everything really depends on what we want to illuminate (the entire surface or maybe a specific detail).
Kanlux ACORD ATL1 has a five-year warranty and according to the manufacturer can serve 50,000 hours. LED COB and power supply are key elements of the highest quality, while the advantages include a high level of real color rendering (CRI>90) and elimination of the glare effect (UGR <19).
Kanlux ACORD ATL2 are lighting fixtures that are mounted on three-circuit busbars . What characterizes the ATL2 type is a replaceable light source with a GU10 base, which can be freely adjusted to the individual needs of the customer. We recommend the ATL2 GU10-W busbar projector in white or the ATL2 GU10-B busbar projector in black .
Summary
The growing popularity of track systems should come as no surprise. This type of lighting is stylish, functional, and the tracks are relatively easy to install . They can be mounted on the ceiling or wall, indoors and outdoors. Track systems are used in various types of rooms, because they can use different types of lamps (spotlights, pendant models, LED products or ceiling versions of the lamp).
Choosing this lighting system will arouse curiosity in your guests due to its unusual appearance, and will also illuminate the darkest corner of each room. Choose available accessories and remember about rails of different lengths and learn about the available possibilities. Trendy lighting systems are at your fingertips!
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