Lighting: Frequently Asked Questions
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Can the Gallery Lighting System be fitted to existing Gallery System installations?
How many lights will run off one transformer?
What length of track can be fed by one transformer?
Do I need an electrical contractor to install the system?
How does the current reach the lamp?
How do I carry the power around corners?
Are the lamps adjustable vertically?
Is the Gallery Lighting System the only lighting needed in a hanging area?
Q. Can the Gallery Lighting System be fitted to existing Gallery System installations?
A. Yes!
Q. How many lights will run off one transformer?
A. 300VA transformer will run 12 x 20 watt lamps.
Q. What length of track can be fed by one transformer?
A. Generally 50 feet. The power input to the track should be near the center of the total length of track. Low voltage will not travel long distances the way 120 volt power does.
Q. Do I need an electrical contractor to install the system?
A. You are not legally obliged to use a licensed contractor with low voltage systems. Simple installations can be done by a handyman, but if in doubt use a contractor. For any work on 120 volt wiring you must use a licensed contractor.
Q. How does the current reach the lamp?
A. Sharp probes on the light wand penetrate the cable in the track to make contact.
Q. How do I carry the power around corners?
A. The power cable bends around the corners. Special corner covers fit over the track to hide the cable.
Q. Are the lamps adjustable vertically?
A. Yes. The lamp slides along the curved stainless steel rods so you can aim the light anywhere from 24 inches below the track down to the bottom of the wall.
Q. Is the Gallery Lighting System the only lighting needed in a hanging area?
A. No. The system is designed to highlight the art so you will still need a central light fitting or similar to provide an overall level of lighting in the room.
Q. Can the lights damage artwork?
A. No. Providing that the correct lamps are used. Poor quality lamps can cause problems of excess heat, which may cause damage or excess ultra violet light, which may fade colors. The only lamp that we know of guaranteed as suitable for art, is the “Precise Constant Color” lamp by G.E. These lamps are used in major public galleries. We cannot over-emphasize the importance of using the correct lamp. The average life of this lamp is around 6000 hours, or roughly 2 years of normal use.
Please see our general FAQ for information about other Gallery System products.
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