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Switching to Low Voltage Landscape Lighting - Why it Makes Sense.
This article identifies the reasons for switching to Low Voltage Landscape Lighting: Lower energy cost, better security, more safety and a profoundly better aesthetic experience.
Landscape Lighting Photography - Advanced Tips
This article covers camera settings, site preparation, the shoot, darkening the sky and an introduction to photoshop.
Landscape Lighting Photography: The Day/Night & Before-and-After Shots
This short article gives tips on how to take and display day/night landscape lighting photos.
CAST Lighting Fixture Extensions
The height of CAST Lighting Directional and Area/Path Lights can be modified using Replacement Stems, Fixed Risers, and Telescopic Risers. This article details all the options.
Comparative Test of Low Voltage Lighting Transformers
This article presents results of a study comparing two types of Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Transformers.
Green Energy and CAST Lighting
Green Energy, as it relates to lighting, refers to energy conservation and lighting that minimizes light pollution and light trespass. CAST Lighting goes beyond what many manufacturers accomplish in the realm of environmental responsibility.
Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Transformers - Criteria for Selection
This article discusses the features and functions of low voltage landscape lighting transformers.
The Coloring and Patinization of Bronze
This article gives formulas and instructions for changing the color of CAST fixtures.
The Tungsten/Halogen Cycle - Why Voltage is Key
This article explains the Tungsten/Halogen Cycle and how it relates to the performance of halogen lamps.
Why Solid Sand-Cast Bronze for Landscape Lighting?
This article explains why CAST selected solid sand-cast bronze for it's line of rugged and reliable lighting fixtures.
Why Tin-Coated Marine-Grade Wire?
This article clarifies the benefits of CAST No-Ox Marine-Grade Tin-Coated Wire including an in-depth discussion of corrosion, conductivity and solderability.
A Brighter Future for an Upscale New Jersey Restaurant . . . Because They Turned On the Lights
This article is a case study demonstrating how visibility is improved at a high-end restaurant using landscape lighting.
Landscape Lighting Design - Lessons Learned from the Movies. Part I. The Suspension of Disbelief
This article address the film concept, "The Suspension of Disbelief" as it applies to landscape lighting design.
Landscape Lighting Design - What Homeowners Need to Know
Homeowners may want to design their own landscape lighting. This article explores the topic.
Lenses and Louvers
This article describes the applications and effects of CAST MR-11 and MR-16 Lenses and Louvers.
Lighting Terminology for the Landscape Lighting Designer
Lighting is science with many technical terms to describe how light behaves and how it is perceived. This article defines several common terms useful to the landscape lighting designer.
Lighting the Garden - Flowers Not Only Bloom, They Glow!
This article gives an introduction to the illumination of garden beds.
Lighting the Hardscape
The article explores the use of landscape lighting in hardscape applications.
Moonlighting: Landscape Lighting Design Imitates Nature
This article explores techniques and strategies to create highly effective moonlighting.
Oceanside Landscape Lighting
This article discusses design and installation techniques for seaside landscape lighting projects.
Principles of Landscape Lighting Design
This article identifies and discusses the foundational principles of good landscape lighting design.
Quality Lighting and the Landscape
Quality landscape lighting design requires attention to 20 essential factors. These are included in categories of Human Needs, Economics and Environment, Architecture, and Plant Materials.
Sea Turtle Protection - The CAST Lighting Approach
Sea Turtle Protection - an essential consideration for landscape lighting designers in marine turtle habitats. This article presents the Model Lighting Ordinance for Marine Turtle Protection and the Florida Wildlife Lighting Criteria.
Striking a Balance Between Lighting the Home and Lighting the Landscape
This article discusses finding a balance between lighting home and landscape in the context of lighting design goals and principles.
CAST Voltage Calculator - Daisy Chain
Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Calculator using Daisy Chain Wiring Method.
Energy Conservation in Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting Installation
The article identifies simple ways to reduce and optimize energy consumption in low voltage landscape lighting systems.
Know Your Wire Burial Depth Codes
This article presents current NEC requirements for low voltage landscape lighting wire burial.
Landscape Lighting Installation - What a Homeowner Needs to Know
This article discusses the basic elements of the CAST System of Installation and explores the question of whether or not homeowners can do it themselves.
Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Installation Tips
This article presents a number of useful tips for landscape lighting installers.
The CAST System of Landscape Lighting
Developed over the past 12 years and successfully used by thousands of installers, the CAST System of Installation has many distinctive features.
Wire Soldering for Secure Connections
This article provides step-by-step instructions on the CAST Lighting Soldering Method for secure Spider Splice connections.
CAST Landscape Lighting System Maintenance - What Homeowners Need to Know
This article explores what homeowners need to know about maintaining their CAST Lighting System.
Does Temperature Affect Landscape Lighting System Performance?
This article addresses how very low temperatures affect the performance of a low voltage landscape lighting system.
Prevent and Treat Premature Lamp Burnout
Premature lamp burnout is a common complaint with landscape lighting systems. This article identifies possible causes and how to prevent them.
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