• Path and walkway lighting
• Parking lot and carparks
• Cycleway lighting
• Multi-use lighting
• Municipal park lighting
• Campus lighting
• Egress lighting
• Landscape lighting
• Commercial area lighting
• Public area lighting
• Transit lighting
• Security lighting

This can be dependent on many factors, some are;

• Is the lighting required to meet Australian Standards P4 Compliance
• What are you attempting to achieve with the lighting
• Is the lighting decorative or for safety

We have made some recommendations on the product page of each light, if you have questions please call to discuss, we’re happy to help

Australian Standard AS/NZ 1158.3.1 P4 compliant lighting certification ensures our products meet the lighting standard for roads, walkways, cycle ways and public spaces. We are happy to discuss this with you if you have questions regarding compliance.

• 100 lux – This level of light is sufficient for lifts, corridors and stairs. Areas that are transitory for occupants and don’t require any detailed work. Warehouse areas and bulk stores will also require this minimal light level. You wouldn’t want to read a book in this sort of light, but it is good enough to get around without injuring yourself and see where you are going.
• 150 lux – Restrooms and plant rooms require this level of light. Again this is not particularly bright but good enough for simple tasks.
• 200 lux – Entrance areas and lobbies require this level of light, and it is also the minimum for a restaurant dining area.
• 300 lux – Assembly Areas, like village halls require at least 300 lux
• 500 lux – Retail spaces should have this as a minimum light level, as should general office spaces. This level should be suitable for prolonged work on computers, machinery and reading.
• More than 500 lux – If you have an area where intricate work is being carried out, then very high lux values may be needed. Where fine detailed work is being carried out, anything up to 2,000 lux can be used – this is usually only necessary in fairly unusual circumstances. For most purposes, 500 lux will be ample.

• The lux (symbol: lx) is the standard unit of illuminance and luminous emittance, measuring luminous flux per unit area. It is equal to one lumen per square metre. In photometry (the science of measuring light), this is used as a measure of the intensity, as perceived by the human eye, of light that hits or passes through a surface

   

  The lumen (symbol: lm) is the standard derived unit of luminous flux, a measure of the total quantity of visible light emitted by a source. Lumens are related to lux in that one lux is one lumen per square meter.

  Basically, the higher the number of lumens a light source emits, the brighter it is.

• Familiar examples

   

  • A typical 4 x D cell battery Maglite will emit approx. 70 lumens
  • The average hardware shop path light using 2-3 LEDs emits 15-18 lumens
  • A 25W incandescent globe emits approximately 160 lumens

  

• Correlated color temperature

   

  In order to differentiate the various hues of white, artificial light sources like LED lightbulbs are labeled with a correlated color temperature, or CCT.
  Lighting color is measured in Degrees Kelvin, with different temperatures providing different colored light. LED lights with lower Kelvins appear warm, like candlelight or incandescent lamps. Neutral daylight-like LEDs are 4000-5000K. LED bollard lights in the 6000-7000K range cast their surroundings in a cold, icy blue.

  As the lighting color most similar to daylight, neutral light is the most common LED light option. Warm light creates a softer ambience and is often used in landscaping and decorative applications. It offers the advantage of more effectively conserving power than other colors, as cooler temperature lights are more efficient than warmer ones

  
  

• Can’t tell the difference between the black and navy colored socks in your walk in closet? Could be that your current lighting source has a very low CRI! Not all light is made equal; some LED’s renders color better than others. Color Rendering Index (CRI) is the measurement of how colors look under a light source when compared with sunlight. The index is measured from 0-100, with a perfect 100 indicating that colors under the light source appear the same as they would under natural sunlight.
  

• Lumen output varies by product. Please view the product specification on each light or download the individual product Data Sheet on relevant web page

• Yes, our solar lights charge on cloudy days. During daylight, even when overcast, the solar panels continue to charge the batteries, and on a full charge the system is designed to work for at least three days with no sun.

• Yes, the standard operating profile will operate dusk to dawn on a four-hour charge. Fully charged they will operate dusk to dawn for up to three nights with no additional charge.

• All Solar Lighting Designs and lights use lithium Ion or LifePo4 batteries as their energy storage device. They are a cost effective, environmentally responsible way to add long lasting brightness and beauty to your evening landscape while increasing safety.

  The advantages of using rechargeable lithium ion batteries as opposed to typical rechargeable lead acid batteries are as follows: 

  Chargeability 

  Where lead acid batteries can be charged and discharged approx. 1,000 times a lithium ion battery can be charged and discharged approx. 5,000 times

  Superior “Useable” Capacity. 

  Unlike with lead acid batteries, it is considered practical to regularly use 85% or more of the rated capacity of a lithium ion battery bank, and occasionally more

  Fast & Efficient Charging. 

  Lithium ion batteries can be “fast” charged to 100% of capacity. Unlike lead acid, there is no need for an absorption phase to get the final 20% stored. If you experience several partly cloudy days with your solar light lithium batteries have no problem being topped off before the sun goes down. With lithium ion batteries you can charge up what you can and not fret about leaving your battery bank perpetually undercharged

  Very Little Wasted Energy. 

  Lead acid batteries are less efficient at storing power than lithium ion batteries. Lithium batteries charge at nearly 100% efficiency, compared to the 85% efficiency of most lead acid batteries.

  Climate Resistance. 

  Lithium ion batteries are much more efficient at low temperatures. For harsh environments (hot and cold), Lithium-Ion batteries have a technological advantage

  Little Maintenance Requirements. 

  Lithium Ion batteries are very virtually maintenance free.

  Size & Weight Advantages.

  Lithium ion batteries are as much as 77% smaller in dimension and 194% lighter than the equivalent lead acid battery

• Outdoor solar lights come with an on/off switch so you can control when you want your solar light to turn on. If you want the outdoor solar light to continue to work all day every day, you can simply leave the on/off switch in the on position. If you want to charge the outdoor solar light and use the light at a later time (such as a weekend party), you can turn the on/off switch to off until you are ready to use it. When the switch is in the off position, the light will continue to receive electricity from the sun and store it for later use.

• First, check to make sure the on/off switch is in the on position. Second, make sure another light source isn’t preventing the light from turning it on. Move your outdoor solar light to a darker location and see if the light comes on. If it still doesn’t illuminate, check to make sure the batteries are fully charged. Move the solar panel to another spot during the day to see if it will receive more sunlight. Note: The batteries included with your solar light will need to be replaced when their charging ability is decreased. They should be replaced approximately every five years.

• Solar Lighting Design solar lighting is virtually maintenance free, since the batteries require no regular service, the LED’s have an expected life span exceeding 50,000 hours. Simply wipe over the panel every now and again with a wet cloth.