Phantom Recessed Lighting Projectors
Recessed lighting is widely popular in the design community and considered the standard for general, accent, and task lighting in both residential and commercial applications. Recessed lights feature mounts and fixtures made for hidden installation in the surface of drywalls and ceilings. Manufacturers such as Phantom Lighting take great care when engineering these devices to make them easy to install with minimal need to cut into building materials. From general lighting to sophisticated Phantom art lighting projectors, recessed lighting delivers maximum aesthetic with minimal maintenance.
Recessed lighting fixtures come in four basic housing types. The choice of which of these housings to use in a lighting project depends on the type of insulation found in the building and the age of the structure itself. Non-IC housing is used in attics lined with bat insulation, while IC housing is made for attics with blown insulation Older homes require a special recessed lighting fixture called remodel version. In neighborhoods and commercial zones requiring the latest energy code compliance, use air seal housing for recessed lighting. Air seal prevents the atmosphere in the room from escaping into the attic and reduces power consumption significantly. High-end recessed lighting often combines IC with air seal housing to help both residential and commercial clients cut costs on power consumption.
Recessed art lighting projectors can install in drywall or plaster ceilings to provide effective accent and display lighting. Because of their inconspicuous nature, Phantom projectors conceal themselves in the background and avoid the visual distraction created by certain forms of picture lighting. Collectors can create unique and specific lighting themes using a Phantom projector and make it appear that the light is coming from within the artwork. The projector itself remains hidden in the meantime, adding mood and mystique to the lighting experience.
Recessed lighting proves highly effective in rooms with sloped ceilings. Because sloped ceilings provide both a difficult service to cut and present a challenge for lighting equipment to mount properly, always do your homework before purchasing any standard recessed lighting equipment that claims it works well on a sloped ceiling. Fixture types for general, task, accent, and art lighting require special design and engineering to adequately address the complex angles and sensitive nature of cutting into a sloped ceiling. Sometimes a high-end device like the Phantom Projector is the only viable option one can install in a sloped ceiling—especially in a custom home made with rare materials or in a public art gallery with highly eclectic architecture. Some buildings, however, simply cannot house standard recessed lighting equipment without damage to materials and/or a diminished quality of illumination. In such cases, Phantom recommends substituting recessed track lighting designed specifically as a viable substitute for traditional recessed lights.
If you have any questions about the viability of your equipment in your particular home, office, or gallery, call a Phantom lighting agent in your area for a free phone-consultation. Your Phantom agent will help you determine equipment viability and resolve any mounting and installation dilemmas you may be facing. Your agent will also help you with routine maintenance and replacement needs. If you have recently noticed your lights beginning to blink, this is an indication of over lamping (too much wattage) and can be resolved easily and cost-effectively by installing the right lamp for the fixture. Read your UL or ETL label on the fixture itself to find the maximum wattage allowed for the equipment, and then give us a call. We will find you the appropriately sized bulb to better preserve equipment life and deliver more consistent lighting effects.
Recessed lighting solutions from Phantom Lighting offer the added value of expert consultation and unique, proprietary technology such as the Phantom Projector. Call us today for the best advice and widest variety of eclectic equipment options found nowhere else in our industry.
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