| Monorail lighting systems are a state of the art | | | | the object being illuminated. There is a great |
| light design that allows a person to configure the | | | | degree of flexibility when wiring for these lighting |
| lighting any way they choose. The system is a | | | | systems since the transformer can be hidden in a |
| low-voltage single circuit, two conductor rails | | | | remote location. |
| available in four and eight-foot lengths. | | | | You also have the option to install it where a |
| Usually used best for task or accent lighting, these | | | | previous light was located. There are so many |
| systems are used with xenon or halogen bulbs. | | | | places that the monorail lighting can be installed |
| Molding Monorails by Hand | | | | that the possibilities are virtually endless. |
| One is able to mold the monorail by hand into a | | | | Enhancing Your Home |
| shape that best fits ones style or needs. It is | | | | Monorail lighting systems are great for illuminating |
| bendable by hand to a minimum radius of 12 | | | | such things as artwork. They also work well in |
| inches | | | | areas where there are mounted ceilings so that |
| Geometric and straight shapes can also be | | | | the lighting needs to be brought down to a level |
| achieved using L and T connectors. | | | | plane. |
| Do-It-Yourself Monorail Kits | | | | Many commercial businesses, especially such |
| There are do-it-yourself kits available that provide | | | | places as department and clothing stores, rely on |
| everything you would need to launch your own | | | | monorail lighting. |
| project, except for the actual light fixtures. | | | | The reason for its popularity within the business |
| The first thing to consider would be the amount | | | | sector is because there are so many changes |
| of drop below the ceiling where the monorail is | | | | within a storefront and monorail lighting can easily |
| going to be installed. | | | | be changed to adapt to such changes. |
| To suspend the monorail, you will need to use | | | | Business Uses of Monorail Lighting Systems |
| either a rigid rod or aircraft cable. You will have to | | | | It also looks great and fits most of retailer needs |
| form it to the shape that you desire before | | | | for flexible and adaptable lighting. These lighting |
| suspending the monorail. | | | | systems have intense low wattage bulbs that |
| A Second Transformer May be Needed | | | | allow the colors and the quality of retail items to |
| Regarding power source, the rails are rated for a | | | | really stand out. |
| maximum output of 300 watts at 12 volts or 600 | | | | Of course this makes the merchandise look more |
| watts at 24 volts. | | | | appealing to the customer which in return |
| However, if the sum of the wattages of the | | | | increases sales too. |
| bulbs to be connected exceeds the wattage of | | | | While there are both advantages and |
| the transformer, a second transformer is needed. | | | | disadvantages of monorail lighting, the advantages |
| The light source offers three different types of | | | | seem to surpass the disadvantages. |
| fixtures that can be connected to the monorail. | | | | This type of lighting system is a sure way to add |
| They actually connect directly to the track itself. | | | | interest to any room through the various fixtures |
| Advantages of Monorail Lighting | | | | that can be added to bring elegance and beauty |
| One of the advantages of this type of lighting is | | | | to your room. |
| that it allows the track to follow the contour of | | | | |