Phantom Lighting System

Why would I use the Contour Projector instead of a low voltage pinhole light?
The primary reason to use a framing projector is to shape the light exactly to the contour of the object of art without illuminating the wall or floor around it. This is done with one of two masking methods: Adjustable shutters or custom cut templates. The art takes on a three-dimensional, lighted from within look, which is spectacular in the right environment. Framing projectors are considered the most dramatic form of art illumination on the market today!

How does the Phantom Contour Projector compare with the Wendelighting® optical projector?
The two projectors are very similar in optical design except for the light source, housings and mounting techniques. Utilizing a 75-Watt MR16 lamp our custom lenses collect, condense and focus the light to levels exceeding the 150-Watt lamp used in the Wendelighting® optical projector. This has allowed us to reduce the size of the housings by 50% and design five different mounting methods to handle any installation condition. The remodel housing, a first in the industry, if perfect for applications where drywall repairs are not practical or desired.

Will the light from the Phantom Contour Projector fade my art?
No, almost all of the infrared heat is contained within the projector itself. Most of the ultraviolet light is filtered out as it goes through the lens. Special UV filters are available by request for sensitive pieces of art.

How difficult is Phantom Contour Projector to install?
It is really quite simple if you understand the concept and follow the instructions. Selecting the right housing and focal lenses is the most important part of the installation. Send us some drawings or a picture and we will be able to discuss your needs!

What kind of dimmer should I use to control the Phantom Contour Projector?
We recommend that you use a dimmer that is designed to control an electronic transformer. Some dimming systems such as Lutron Grafik Eye may require the use of an electronic interface. Consult the manufacturer or you local lighting professional for information regarding dimmer controls. We now offer Q-Tran magnetic transformers on all our projector models.

Where can I learn more about Phantom fine art lighting projectors?
Feel free to contact us toll free at 800-863-1184, visit our mobile website, lighting blog or online lighting showroom to discover which Phantom Lighting products and models will best adapt to your particular lighting needs.

Where can I request Phantom lighting information?
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Where is Phantom Lighting manufacturerd?
Our home lighting manufacturing facility is located in Houston, Texas. A network of nationwide distributorships and sales representatives fans out throughout all 50 states into cities like Scottsdale, Arizona, Seattle, Washington (SEA), Los Angeles, CA, (LAX) Boston, Massachusetts (BOS), Princeton, NJ (EWR), Philadelphia, PA, Dallas, Texas (DWF), Pasadena, California, Chicago, IL (ORD), Baltimore, MD (BWI), and Minneapolis, MN (MSP). We also service clients internationally, with lighting manufacturer representatives working out of Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

As a fine art lighting manufacturer we always strive to improve our lighting equipment. At Phantom Lighting we always attend national trade shows, visit our specifiers and listen to feedback from our clients every chance we can get. We learn ways to solve problems our customers may have encountered on a job and use the constructive feedback to make our lighting fixtures better, easier to install and most importantly, user friendly. We occasionally get feedback on competitive products worth noting. So, when we hear a really good one, we like to pass it on to those who are considering using Phantom Lighting projectors.

I manage a large lighting showroom in Houston. I have always been reluctant to specify or furnish framing projectors to my customers because they are expensive and usually nothing but trouble. My lighting representative showed me the Phantom Contour Projector and just how easy it was to install over Wendelighting® optical projector or Laymance optical projectors, so I decided to use nine RM Series (remodel housings) on a retro-fit job. My installer was quite pleased with how easy the rough in process went, especially since no patching or painting was required. We trimmed out the projectors yesterday and I could not be more pleased. The ease and simplicity of the adjustable shutters makes this one of the most affordable and effective framing projectors on the market. I also used the custom template to light not only two works individually, but three on one wall. I plan to make Phantom Contour Projectors my standard for lighting fine art.

Phantom Lighting differentiates itself from all other recessed lighting manufacturers by engineering fine art lighting fixtures and low voltage display lighting products found nowhere else in the world. Phantom Lighting has earned a reputation as pioneers by developing patented technology that delivers precise measurements and variations of intensity from concealed lighting sources. No other art lighting manufacturer devotes the amount of time and energy that we invest in adapting our proprietary technology to the specific needs of each commercial and residential client. The Phantom Contour Projector has earned world-renowned acclaim for its ability to create the magical effect of “lighting art from within,” and our Phantom Strip Lighting series eliminates wiring by uniting near-invisible fixtures with display cases and shelving so as to fill the interior space with light that appears to emanate from all points at once. and art becomes light.

If you are interested in learning lighting techniques and/or more about the Phantom Lighting System please contact us at 800-863-1184. We can also reach us online using our contact us form.

We look forward to your call and the privilege of serving you!