Lighting & Fixtures
Bollard Light
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Bollard Light: A freestanding, vertical outdoor light fixture often used to line walkways, driveways, and garden paths. Designed for both aesthetic appeal and low-level illumination. Usually solar or low-voltage powered.
Floodlight
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Floodlight: A high-output, wide-angle light typically used for illuminating driveways, yards, sporting grounds, or building exteriors. Available in halogen or LED, with optional motion sensors and daylight control.
Diffuser
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Diffuser: A cover that softens and spreads light to reduce glare and distribute it evenly. Used in batten fittings, oyster lights, and LED panels. Made of acrylic, glass, or polycarbonate materials.
Oyster Light
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Oyster Light: A flush-mounted ceiling light with a dome-shaped diffuser. Common in older homes and apartments. Replaced often with LEDs for better efficiency and aesthetics.
Step Light
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Step Light: A small, low-profile light fixture designed to illuminate stair treads, steps, or low pathways. Enhances safety and visual appeal. Often recessed into walls or stair risers.
Strip Light
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Strip Light: Also known as LED tape, strip lights are flexible, adhesive-backed lighting ideal for under cabinets, display shelving, or ambient backlighting. Must be paired with a driver and sometimes a diffuser for best results.
Batten Fitting
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Batten Fitting: A linear surface-mounted light, traditionally fluorescent but now often LED. Used in garages, laundries, and commercial spaces for even light distribution. Available with diffusers and motion sensors.
Bunker Light
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Bunker Light: A rugged, typically oval or circular surface-mounted outdoor light fitting with a protective cover. Common in apartment complexes and stairwells. IP-rated and often fitted with LEDs for durability.
Wall Sconce
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Wall Sconce: A decorative wall-mounted light fixture that can direct light upward, downward, or in both directions. Adds ambience to hallways, bedrooms, and living rooms. Available in hardwired or plug-in styles.
Downlight
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Downlight: A recessed or surface-mounted light that directs light downward. Commonly LED-based and used throughout modern homes for general, task, or accent lighting. Can be fire-rated or IP-rated depending on location.
Uplight
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Uplight: A lighting direction where light is cast upward, often used to highlight architectural features or provide indirect ambient light. Common in landscape, wall, or ceiling designs.
Lux Level
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Lux Level: A measure of illuminance or how much light hits a surface, measured in lux (lumens per square metre). Lighting design for workplaces and public areas must meet specific lux requirements under AS/NZS 1680.
Colour Temperature (Kelvin)
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Colour Temperature (Kelvin): A scale used to describe the warmth or coolness of light. Measured in Kelvin (K): 2700K = warm/yellow, 4000K = neutral, 6000K = cool/white. Affects ambience and suitability for task or ambient lighting.
IP Rated Light Fitting
Last Updated: April 25, 2025IP Rated Light Fitting: A light fitting with a certified Ingress Protection (IP) rating. Indicates resistance to dust and water. E.g., IP65 means dust-tight and protected against water jets — essential for outdoor and bathroom lighting.
Garden Lighting
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Garden Lighting: Low-voltage or solar-powered lights designed for landscaping. Includes path lights, spike lights, and uplights. Often IP-rated for weather resistance and positioned for visual appeal and safety.
Sensor Light
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Sensor Light: A lighting fixture with built-in motion or dusk/dawn sensors that activates automatically. Used for security, convenience, and energy efficiency in outdoor or transitional spaces.
Emergency Lighting System
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Emergency Lighting System: A legally required system in commercial and public buildings that illuminates exits and escape paths during blackouts. Must operate for at least 90 minutes on battery backup and comply with AS/NZS 2293.
Lighting Circuit
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Lighting Circuit: A dedicated electrical circuit for powering light fittings. Typically rated at 10A in residential installations. Must include appropriate cable sizing, switch control, and circuit protection.
LED Driver
Last Updated: April 25, 2025LED Driver: A component that regulates power to an LED fitting. Converts mains voltage to a lower, constant current or voltage. Critical for safe, efficient LED performance and longevity.
Track Lighting
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Track Lighting: A flexible lighting system where multiple light heads are mounted along a track. Allows repositioning and directional focus. Common in galleries, kitchens, and retail spaces for its adjustability and modern design.