In recent years, lighting pools in our backyard or garden has become more a matter of aesthetics and attraction than functional requirements. The evening beauty of the outdoor space is primarily due to the decorative pool lighting. The installation of a complete audiovisual system creates a unique atmosphere by the pool.
The lights are placed on the bottom or on the sides of the pool. The decisive factors for their location are the type, shape and size of the system, the place from which the light play is observed and the desired end effect.
Stage the swimming pool with light
The very common types of pool lighting are halogen, fiber optic and LED lamps. The halogen light sources are the traditional solution. However, they have some disadvantages: high working strength and mercury content. To get different colors of light, use halogen spotlights with color filters (blue, green and red).
Pool lighting with fiber optics
The optical fibers work on the principle of total light reflection, they have the ability to retain the light that falls on them. They are preferred for their long lifespan, low power consumption, high security and easy installation. The filter placed after the light source determines the color and amount of light the fiber optic emits. There can be diffuse or directional light, or it can also be combined. Fiberglass ribbons create a soft and calming pool background when placed under the edge of the pool,the water fountain orother water elements are hidden. Placed on the surface, they emphasize the pool shape more. By specially mounting it on the bottom or on the sides of the swimming pool, you can achieve the illusion of a starry sky at night.
Advantages of LED lighting for the pool
LED lighting has certain advantages, among which are reduced power consumption and wide operation, as well as being environmentally friendly. The lower current intensity leads to an increase in the number of light sources. Remote control systems regulate the program to program the colors and effects such as changing the flashing, reducing or increasing the light intensity. LED technology allows for a wide range of colors, from ultraviolet to infrared. Any desired color combination can be achieved.
Effect of colors in lighting design
According to color therapy, different colors have different effects on the human mind, psyche and moods. For example, green reduces our nervousness, provides balance and equilibrium. Red stimulates and tones the life processes in our body.Blue brings calm and peaceand encourages creativity. Contour light is used in cases when you want to emphasize the shape of the pool. To emphasize the size and scope of the pool, underwater lights can be placed, usually they are installed during pool construction.
Side outdoor pool lighting
Side lighting is installed at least 20 cm below the water level. To determine the number of light sources, use the following rule: one square meter of water corresponds to 25W light intensity.
Decoratively staged pool elements
Interesting eye-catchers in every pool are beautiful water features such as fountains and waterfalls. The focus should always be on the movement of the water. If you install lights in front of or behind the falling water, the effect is breathtaking.
Glowing balls
An interesting option for decorating swimming pools are lighting fixtures floating on the surface of the water in the form of balls, water lilies, jellyfish, etc. The light they emit can be radial or directed, towards the surrounding area, or downward, towards the volume of the water. These lighting fixtures represent the core of a light source with batteries in a polymer shell. Photovoltaic cells are also used to store solar energy.
Pool lights in the shape of jellyfish
Modern technologies in lighting enable the screening of synchronized light effects and images on the water surface. There are basically two methods: projection on the linear area, water curtain and projection on water mist with a three-dimensional effect of the image.
So, as you can see, the night lighting of the pool deserves special attention. It is precisely the light that flows directly from the water surface that creates the most attractiveness in the pool. Do you also want to achieve such an effect in your swimming pool?
