Fibre Optic LightsFibre optics provide a practical and highly versatile light source both indoors and out simply because of the range of lighting effects they can produce.Fibre optic lights comprise 3 main elements which enable them to be used in number of different formations. The intensity and colour of the light produced is determined at the light source. This is usually placed in a convenient location remote from the lights themselves and connected to the mains power supply. The light source comprises a lamp (usually using a Halogen bulb), a transformer and often an effects wheel which alters the intensity and colour of light. Attached to the light source is the fibre optic harness, which is made up of individual fibre optic strands (a glass core protected by a flexible outer layer), these refract light from its source (the light bulb) to an end fitting from which the light is displayed. The end fittings determine the way that light is displayed and focused in a room, and come in a huge variety of shapes and styles. As a result of their composition, there are a number of advantages which make fibre optics a highly attractive lighting option to use in the home. For instance, because of their remote light source, not only are they incredibly versatile, but they are also incredibly safe as the fibre optic strands themselves carry no electrical current. This makes them an excellent choice for outside use and also use in damp environments such as kitchens and bathrooms. The use of a single power source to light many individual fibre optic end fittings means that this type of lighting is economical as a single bulb is able to power several light fittings, essentially making it an environmentally friendly option. An additional advantage of having a remote light source is that the end fittings can permanently be sealed into position (particularly useful in wet environments and also for built-in fibre optic floor and wall lighting) as the only bulb that will need changing is that powering the light source. It is not only the above advantages which make fibre optics an excellent light source. Not only are they are able to create an even spread of light throughout a room without the glare and heavy shadows associated with the use of a single light bulb, but they can also be used to create a wide variety of both dramatic and subtle lighting effects which contribute to the overall ambiance of a room. As fibre optics are encased in end fittings, often either embedded into the floor or a wall, or concealed in some other way, their use has no negative impact on d?cor as their visibility can be as subtle or dramatic as you wish. As described above, it is the end fittings which ultimately effect the way that fibre optic light is presented into a room, although the above advantages make this flexibility possible. For a greater idea of the different uses of fibre optic lighting in the home, see ‘Fibre Optics Lighting Suggestions’. |
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