Track lights are often used by individuals to brighten up space or an environment. Spotlights, pendant lights, floodlights, amongst others are all types of track light systems that one can adopt. When it comes to illuminating your outdoor spaces such as decks, backyard, covered patios, screened-in porches, etc, investing in an outdoor track light would be the best option.
Also, they are often installed on walls, ceilings, and other parts of the environment that deserve to be adjusted. Keep reading this guide to find out how you can choose the perfect outdoor track light.
How to choose an outdoor track light
1. Track Type
Outdoor Track lights come in different lengths depending on the type of track you’re using them for. Single/double circuit, line/low voltage, flexible or straight, etc, are factors to consider in this category. Doing this will ensure that you’re making an accurate kind of choice.
The fixture that will play a bigger role and will be used with a system is usually determined by the producer, adapter, voltage, standard.
2. Accessories
A better way to beautify your track fixtures is by adding accessories to them. An example of this could be special lenses that can be used to modify the shape of your light. Also, to help direct and get the light to focus on a particular spot, a framing projector would come in handy.
3. Layout and Components
Track Light systems often come in different components and layouts. While some are inflexible tracks, others are in single/double circuit and standard straight track configurations. If you creatively choose your track lengths and track connectors, you can get the layout of your choice. Since the installation process varies according to the type of track involved, you can trust a qualified technician to fix it for you.
Asides from choosing the perfect layout and components, you should also consider how to provide power to your outdoor track light. The middle of a run power source would go well with a canopy-power feed.
If power will be supplied at the end of a run, an end connector with a power feed can be used.
4. Fixtures
Fixtures are of different types and before choosing one for your outdoor track light, you must ensure that they are both compatible. Using fixtures that are of the same standard with your track light system is necessary. Sometimes, manufacturers tend to provide adapters so that the systems can use their fixtures.
Before choosing a fixture, you must also consider the object or area that you want to be illuminated. For example, an artwork would need a precision light (spotlight). In that same regard, if you’re illuminating a general space then a pendant or floodlight will suit the purpose.
Final Thoughts
Outdoor track lights are perfect for illuminating arts, objects, or spaces in your environment. It helps to enhance the beauty that seems nonexistent. In case you want to change the positions of the furnishings in your environment, outdoor track lighting may help offer flexibility.
