Track lighting, developed during the late 1960s, consists of a series
of lights mounted on a track that acts as an extended power source.
Introduced more than 30 years ago, track lighting made spotlighting
popular in the home. While track lighting was initially bulky,
overly bright, and unappealing, today's low-voltage track lights are
more streamlined and attractive.
Lighting tracks are either free form or fixed form.
On a free form track, the number of spotlights, as well as their position
on the track, is flexible. In addition, multiple light fixture types
from the same track lighting manufacturer can often be combined on the
same track. For instance, spotlights can be used for accent lighting
on one part of the track while a pendant light can overhang a table in
another area. The track carries the current, and the lights are
plugged in, via a connector, whenever they are needed.
On a fixed form track, several light fixtures are already attached
at pre-determined intervals. The angle and swivel of the individual
lights can usually be adjusted, but they can't be repositioned along the
track. Although fixed track lighting is less versatile than free
track lighting, it is economical and convenient for a variety of uses,
and today it is the most common form of track lighting used in residential
applications. The price of fixed form track lighting makes it an
affordable choice for people of all budgets.
Both types of track lighting are available in 120 volt and low voltage
versions, with power delivered directly or via a transformer to one end
of the track. Lighting tracks are most often mounted on the ceiling,
but may be mounted on a wall or even a floor. Straight track
sections may be joined to form longer straight or angled runs. And
while curved track can be expensive, it is readily available. In
rooms with high ceilings, track lighting can be hung on cables or rods,
allowing for dramatic uplighting effects.
In recent years, track lighting has been further refined and is now
available in bare wire formats for those who are seeking a minimalist
look. In this dramatically appealing setup, two tensioned cables
support small, low-voltage lights that can be repositioned along the twin
cables. This type of lighting is very low-voltage — 12 volts
— allowing them to be touched and moved safely. These types of
lights are usually connected via a transformer to a power source, and are
tensioned from wall to wall or from ceiling to floor. While bare
wire lighting has traditionally been used in museums and for displaying
objects, it is being used more and more in the home, particularly in
contemporary homes that are best served by its dramatic effect. Some
bare wire lights can even be moved along the wires by remote control!
On this site, TrackLighting.us, you can find lighting suppliers who offer
an extensive selection of track lighting fixtures for residential and
commercial applications. You can also connect with a prescreened
lighting designer or installer in your local area. If you are
interested in saving money, you can shop at ebay and bid for new and used
track lighting products.
Versatile and adaptable, track lighting allows you to
configure a lighting scheme that's custom made for your unique,
individual needs. Track lighting is perfect for highlighting artwork,
collections or architectural details, and it can also provide general
or task illumination for an entire room. www.LampsPlus.com
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