Power Options And Tips For Track Lighting

Someone traced the lighting with wires in his house. Most led track lightings will need to be hardwired into your home’s power supply. For tenants and frequent renovations, try track lights that plug into electrical outlets. Some are even battery powered. Runway lights are available in single or dual circuits. If you have a two-way light, you can only turn off the selected light. Single circuit track lights control all lights together. Keep these tips in mind when setting up your track lighting:

   

• Junction boxes may require professional installation.
• Power is supplied along the full length of the track using a floating canopy connector with a junction box.
• If you need power at the end of the track, use a live end connector with a junction box.
• Cord connectors allow you to connect to standard outlets.
• The number of track lighting heads is determined by the total wattage of the luminaire. Maintain less than 20% of the total circuit power to avoid overloading the circuit.
• Low voltage track lights use a transformer to convert the voltage to one tenth of the original. Use smaller 120 volt to 12 volt bulbs for a different look.

 

 

Types of track light bulbs

Tiered track lights illuminate and step away from framed artwork.

You have a variety of options for bulb types. Check if the type of bulb you want is compatible with the track head. Not all bulbs are suitable for all types of track lighting. If you are using LEDs in lamps designed for halogen or incandescent lamps, check the voltage and wattage. The bulb bases must match for the LEDs to fit. Make sure they are compatible as you don’t want to risk an electrical fire.

 

Track light bulbs include four basic types:

• LED track lighting is a common choice. LED indoor track lighting consume less energy and therefore have lower running costs. They also last longer than track lights with incandescent bulbs. You won’t have to change bulbs as often. However, the initial cost is higher than other bulbs.
• Halogen orbital bulbs emit more heat than other options. They are a common choice for track lights that are not low wattage. Halogen bulbs are very bright, but LEDs can match their brightness if needed.
• Incandescent orbital bulbs are smaller versions of “traditional” bulbs. They are increasingly difficult to find as they are gradually abandoned in search of more energy efficient alternatives.
• Fluorescent track lighting is often considered industrial lighting. Imagine a buzzing overhead light bar in a store. However, small bulbs, called compact fluorescent lamps (CFL track lights), are an option for some track lights. They are cheaper than LED bulbs.