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11/4/2002 2:17:01 AM
Guy Belleman

11/4/2002 2:17:01 AM
Would like advice on the best way to illuminate my very dark backyard at night. The yard is large, on a tropical, jungled peninsula, with a partial view of the water, and enclosed with a chain link fence. The dark yard is spooky at night. The fence is shaped like an offset rectangle, totaling almost 400 feet long along the three sides. The furthest corner from the house is 125 feet. Your landscape lights look like just the solution. What are your recommendations for how many are needed, how to mount on the fence, which light might best meet the description. There are also four or five trees that would benefit from lighting. I have considered low voltage, 12 volt, and solar battery systems, but wonder about getting enough light for this large yard along with the long run problems. I appreciate any advice you can provide.Guy Bellemanbelleman@phoenixcable.net

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Posted: 5/1/2003 12:04:02 PM

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5/1/2003 12:04:02 PM

Sounds like your yard is a perfect candidate for quality landscape lighting. I would stay away from solar or low voltage equipment because it is best used for small gardens, feature lighting and path lighting.We have a full selection of mercury vapor equipment that can be scattered around the property to create a multitude of moonlighting effects. I would suggest that you buy a few sample fixtures and do some nighttime testing. It's alot of fun and very rewarding. I would get the following as a starter:(1) 175W Mercury vapor flood light(1) 250W Mercury vapor floodlight(2) Large rectangular shields for above(1) 175W Mercury vapor downlight kit(1) 100W Mercury vapor downlight kit(1) 50W Mercury vapor downlight kit(1) 250' Roll of 16/3 cableThere is no need to buy any bullet uplights yet as you can use the down lights for testing purposes. Remember good lighting is an art not a science! Start by placing the largest light at the back of the property and lower the wattage as you work your way to the house. Illuminate major focal points and then fill in as needed to create light and dark areas.If you have some digital images I would love to see your property as I might have some different ideas.Here is a link to the products listed above:

http://www.residential-landscape-lighting-design.com/store/PPF/Category_ID/49/products.asp

I look forward to hearing from you soon!



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