The lights of the swimming pool in our backyard or garden in recent years, become more than a matter of aesthetics and attraction. The beauty of the evening from the outside is mainly due to the decorative lighting of the pool. Installing a complete audio-visual system creates a unique atmosphere to the pool.
Traditional pool lighting in harmony with the clean lines of the design
The lights are mounted on the bottom or sides of the pool. Type,shape and size of the plant, the place where you look and location.. These are crucial things that desired at the end of the day.
The pool scene with light
Very common for the pool lights are halogen, LED and fiber optics. Halogen light sources are the traditional solution. However, they have some drawbacks: the workforce and significant content of mercury. This gives different colors of light, halogen lamps are used with color filters (blue, green and red).
Lighting of the pool with glass fibers
Glass fibers operate on the principle of total reflection of the light, have the ability to maintain the fall above a uniform light. They are preferred for their long life, low power consumption, high reliability and ease of installation. The filter that is used by the light source determines the color and the amount of light which transmits the optical fiber. There may be diffuse or directional or can be combined. Strips of fiberglass gives a soft and relaxing glow to swimming pool when they are hidden under the edge of the pool like fountain or other water elements. When they placed on the surface, they focus more on the shape of the pool. Extraordinary meeting at the bottom or sides of the pool at night, you can get the illusion of a starry sky.
The advantages of LED lighting for the pool
LED lighting has several advantages, including reduced energy consumption and a large working visit, and they are environmentally friendly. The lower intensity of current leads to an increase in the number of light sources. With remote control systems you can program colors and effects, such as changing the flash to reduce or increase the intensity of the light. LED technology enables a wide range of colors, ranging from ultraviolet to infrared. Any desired color combination can be obtained.
Effect of colors in lighting design
According to chromo therapy, different colors have different effects on the human mind, the human psychology and moods. For example, the green reduced our nervousness, provides balance and equilibrium. Red stimulates and invigorates the vital processes of our body. Blue brings calm and peace and encourages creativity. Contour of light is applied in cases in which you want to focus on the shape of the pool. To emphasize the size and scope of the pool, underwater lights can be arranged . They are always installed in the construction of the pool in general.
Side zip and outdoor pool lighting
Side lighting will be installed at least 20 cm below the water level. To determine the number of light sources, use the following rule: a square meter of water equivalent to 25W light intensity.
Decorative elements in the pool scene
Pools has great interests such as fountains and waterfalls. This is still the development of the movement of the water. If you install lights in front of or behind the waterfall, the effect will be amazing.
Bright balls
An interesting option for decoration of swimming pools are on the surface of the sphere-shaped lights floating water lilies, jellyfish, etc. The light they emit can be radial or direct, the environment or decrease the volume of water. These devices are the core of a light source with batteries in a polymer shell dar. The photovoltaic cells are also used for the storage of solar energy.
Pool Lights in the shape of jellyfish
Modern lighting technologies allow detection synchronized lighting and images on the surface of the water effects. There are basically two methods: spraying the linear range, water curtain, and the projection of a water mist with a three-dimensional image.
So as you can see, the night lighting of the pool deserves special attention. Just the light that comes directly from the surface of the water creates the best attraction in the pool. Now don’t you want to get such an effect on your pool?
Peter Dark
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