SoLux in the Home and Office

With its pure, natural light, SoLux is transforming Kitchens, Baths, Hallways, Dens, and even Closets.  The true beauty that was once hidden inside homes is now being discovered.  Paintings, photographs, pillows, tiles, counter tops, flower arrangements, all show their true colors under SoLux.  Of all the things you can do to redecorate your house, nothing has a more positive and lasting impact than improving your lighting. SoLux is the premier natural light source in the world. To date, fifty of the worlds most famous museums have installed SoLux to enhance their collections for one simple reason, SoLux emits a true and natural daylight spectrum that makes everything look its best. Click on "News & Events" and "Applications" to get a full accounting of who uses SoLux and where it is specified.  

Our NEW 6" trim recessed adaptor fixtures makes it possible to install SoLux into existing recessed can fixtures within minutes.  Not only does the light quality improve, but the fixture is much more pleasing to the eye. SoLux is also available in the form of  desk & floor lamps, and clip on lamps. Other options include track fixtures, and in new homes SoLux can be installed using new construction low voltage recessed fixtures.   In addition, SoLux is dimmable so you can create that cozy warm feeling as well as a bright, white daylight environment.  In the photo below, SoLux was installed using recessed fixtures over the bay windows and spice rack.

In addition to making your home more beautiful, and more pleasing to the eye, an  independent study has found children's reading and math scores increased 20 points when exposed to daylight. This result translates into a full grade point difference. Having the best possible light in a child's study environment can make a world of difference in their willingness and ability to concentrate and no other light source replicates natural light better than SoLux. See the proof for yourself.

How do you know what SoLux is best to use in different rooms of your house?  This a general guide:

If you are ordering a study/task lamp.  It's simple, click here, and order your lamp.  Daylight is invaluable when you are reading, studying or doing fine work. 

To order a SoLux bulb you must specify the color temperature, beam spread and wattage of the bulb. What you select is ultimately a matter of your personal preference but the following can give you an idea of how to get the effect you want. Color temperature, in particular, seems to be very individualized. You may want to order one of each color temperature to test out your own preference before placing your full order.

  • Color Temperature: 3500K, 4100K and 4700K
  • For closets we suggest using a 4700K bulb for best color matching.  For task lights the 4700K 36 degree bulb is what we recommend.  For kitchens use 4100K so when you wake up in the morning everything looks crisp and bright as well as in the evenings after a long day of work the lighting will pick you up and makes it much easier to to read instructions on food labels while making the counter and sink area look great.  In the family room we suggest using  the 3500K on a dimmer which will enable you to crank up the light if you are feeling down and need a visual pick-me-up or reduce the light if you want to feel cozy.  
  • Beamspread: SoLux bulbs currently are available in 10º, 17º, 24º or 36º beamspreads, also referred to as narrow-spot, spot, narrow-flood and flood respectively. Home users generally use the 36 degree beamspread. 
  • Wattage: You can choose either a 50-watt or 35-watt, however 50 watt is the most common because you can always dim if you prefer less light.
  • Remember, SoLux is a low voltage bulb meaning it lasts on average 7-8 times longer than a normal bulb, is almost twice as bright and requires the low voltage fixtures which we offer. 

Track Lighting

Different Types of Track

Not all tracks are the same. We carry "Halo Compatible" or grounded track. If you look on the inside you will see that there are 3 floating copper wires (2 on one side, 1 on the other). These "buss bars" are what make contact with the tabs on a fixture. Grounded track is recommended by most electricians and is a requirement for many trade shows. Unless you specify otherwise, our fixtures are compatible with Halo track.

Will my track work with your fixtures?

If you already have track, check to see what kind you have. If it has the 3 buss bars, you probably have grounded track. If you only have 2, you may have Juno or Lightolier track. If you don not want to change your track we may still be able to accommodate you. You can order Juno compatible fixtures if needed. Never force a fixture into a track. A fixture should set into a track easily and swivel into place with an easy click. If you are forcing it you will bend the tabs and not make the kind of connection necessary for optimal performance of your system.

How do I order track?

To order track you need to know:

  • Know the configuration of your track layout.
  • The measurements of each straight length (comes in 2, 4, 6 and 8-foot lengths and can be easily trimmed, or lengthened with use of mini-joiners).
  • Color preference - black or white
  • Power up either by plugging track into wall outlet (end feed with cord) or hard wiring it to wall switch (floating canopy for covering up existing ceiling fixture hole)..
  • These connect the tracks together and continue the power feed.
    • Mini-joiner
    • L-joiner - brings together 2 pieces at a right angle
    • T-joiner - 3 pieces
    • X-joiner - 4 pieces together
  • Flexible joiner
  • Number of fixtures - typically 2-3 fixtures will adequately illuminate a 10 x 10 area.

Shipping Considerations

If you have in your design track lengths of 6 and 8 or longer, consider joining 2 or 3 shorter lengths with mini-joiners. Unless you are ordering at least 8 pieces of the longer track lengths, there is a risk that they will be bent in shipping. Also the shipping charges are higher because of the odd shape. Mini-joiners are an almost seamless way of bringing together track lengths.

Fixtures

  • Our fixtures come in either black or white
  • Come in either a round or square shape
  • Easily twist into place on the track
  • Can be moved along the track and swivel in almost every direction
  • When using the SoLux bulb it is not necessary to use the extra circle of glass or "cover glass". Our bulb has it’s own.
  • Each fixture has it’s own transformer, if one fixture was to go out, you would not lose the rest of your lights.

How many fixtures can go on a track?

This depends on the amp rating for the circuit breaker powering your track. Each fixture with a 50 watt bulb will draw about a ½ amp so assuming there is no other draw on that circuit breaker you could put up to 30 fixtures. This allows for a healthy safety margin. We suggest you have a qualified electrician advise you before installing a lot of track and fixtures. Physically - you can fit 6-7 track fixtures on a 4-foot length of track. You may want to do this for a trade show where you are pointing the heads in different directions and do not want a complicated set-up. However, for most purposes you will want to space them out more in accordance with the beamspread of the bulb, distance to objects being lit and effect you are trying to get.

Other Fixtures

Task lamps

Our different task lamps are ideal for reading, artistic and handiwork. Choose between the table, floor and rolling-floor models.

Clip on

These are a great choice when you have limited space or want to change your light a lot - good for......

Adaptor Systems

There are millions of line voltage recessed cans installed in homes across America.  All give off a distinctive drab yellow incandescent light.  You can change your existing recessed lighting to crisp natural daylight  in minutes with the new adaptor systems.  The 6 inch adaptor trim fits over your existing hole and the included transformer screws into the light socket held in place with a wing nut.  

Recessed

We also have a variety of recessed fixtures for an MR-16 bulb for elegant spot lighting.

 

SoLux Applications

Solux is used in numerous applications all over the world. Here are just a few:

What our customers are saying...

"Finding an artificial light source near daylight has traditionally been no small task. The SoLux bulbs rise to the occasion. These bulbs are particularly useful with pigment prints that overreact to changes in lighting color temperature. "

Steven Johnson