LIGHTING OPTIONS
Illuminating Options That Show Wet Leisure In Its Best Possible Light One sector that has developed at a great rate over recent years is that of lighting, and thanks to the latest innovative and energy saving technologies, plus some highly creative planning ideas, numerous options are now enhancing a wide variety of wet leisure environments of all sizes and creating stunning and welcoming settings. With solutions for both in and out of the water, we take a look at some of the latest products By Jon Wadeson
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ith a wide variety of options available for an ever widening range of wet leisure settings, it’s fair to say that the current lighting technologies for water-based environments have played a huge part in transforming the looks of many of today’s pool and spa installations in both domestic and commercial environments, allowing them to be seen in their best possible light and making them more appealing places to frequent. Powerful and highly efficient LEDs have quite rightly become the accepted choice of professionals across a variety of projects and their use has meant that the uninspiring yet functional lights seen a generation ago have now all but been left in the past. As with any kind of solution that features technology at its core, improvements are made on a continual basis and time has definitely not stood still for the options found within the lighting sector. LED lights offer a far more sustainable solution. They don’t generate toxic waste, they have a longer service life and perhaps most importantly, they consume significantly less energy to work resulting in greatly reduced bills. All round, they are a much more eco-friendly solution. Beyond these improved practical benefits, an increasing number of designers and installers have realised that a mix of cleverly installed lighting can provide dramatic effects inside a pool or spa, enhancing features and producing that elusive ‘wow’ factor. Creative lighting can also be used externally to soften walls and other finishes too. They can even provide enhanced visual benefits which greatly assists with safety – a fact that is particularly beneficial to commercial settings. In short, whether old or new, complete areas can be improved through the use of thoughtful and imaginative lighting – providing safety and style whilst
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reducing running costs over the product’s lifetime. With plenty of options available on the market from a variety of manufacturers, this issue, we take look at some of the illuminating solutions which are on offer this season.
A COMPREHENSIVE AND VERSATILE RANGE OF LED LIGHTS FROM ASTRALPOOL Available from AstralPool UK, LumiPlus is an extensive range of underwater spotlights for public, commercial and residential pools. The entire range is made of high-quality LEDs and electronic components, and is manufactured entirely in the EU to European quality standards. The family of LumiPlus Flexi spotlights, FlexiNiche, FlexiSlim and FlexiRapid, is characterised by its great adaptability to any type of new-build and existing liner or concrete pool and can be fitted in a niche, on the surface or to a nozzle. With LumiPlus Flexi it’s possible to choose: AstralPool’s LumiPlus is an extensive range of underwater spotlights for public, commercial and residential pools and includes ‘Plug & Play’ options
• The light colour • The fastening system • The colour of the faceplate. The light colour is available in white, warm white and RGB whilst the faceplate is available in four different shades: white, beige, light grey and anthracite. Ideal for both commercial and residential pools, the LumiPlus Flexi system is the easiest way of illuminating or renewing your pool’s lighting. Products from the range provide energy efficiency up to the A++ standard and are compatible with liner and concrete pools. Launched in 2022, the FlexiMini is AstralPool’s most flexible, convenient and compact option for LED lighting. More harmonious, elegant and efficient pools are the three things that pool owners look for most when designing a new space in their garden or renovating an existing water feature. Which means that opting for smaller, discreet and energy-efficient designs is undoubtedly a guarantee of success. With all this in mind, AstralPool, a world leader in the manufacture and supply of swimming pool materials and products, has developed its new LumiPlus FlexiMini lights. The smaller size of these LEDs makes for a more discreet and modern design that aligns with current trends for residential pools. The LumiPlus FlexiMini takes flexibility to a new level: not only be adapted to almost any existing installation, but also offers two wattages to choose from.
CERTIKIN – A LEADING LIGHT IN SWIMMING POOL ILLUMINATION Over the years, Certikin have continued to develop an ever-expanding lighting range which includes the successful PU2 mini LED light, alongside the Certikin PU9 and PU6, some of the most popular and reliable lights in the industry. The company are keen to remain at
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