Hello everyone,
During a discussion with the electrician, we decided on stair lighting using 1-watt LEDs. Four LEDs are planned for each staircase. The electrician suggested placing them at equal intervals.
We were on vacation for two weeks, and the electrician has already started the work. However, the spaces between the lights are not evenly distributed. He installed a socket for the LED every three stair steps, but because of the curved shape of the staircase, the distances vary. I have included images to illustrate the situation.
After consulting with the electrician, it is still possible to reposition the sockets at this stage. He mentioned, however, that if all LEDs are spaced equally, not every “full step” will be illuminated, which might look odd. I still believe that equal spacing would look better. The electrician suggested that we review the arrangement together on site and decide then. To be well prepared for this meeting, I have the following question:
Has anyone had similar experiences or the same issue and can offer good advice or recommendations on how to arrange the LEDs?
Best regards,
ConnyJash
During a discussion with the electrician, we decided on stair lighting using 1-watt LEDs. Four LEDs are planned for each staircase. The electrician suggested placing them at equal intervals.
We were on vacation for two weeks, and the electrician has already started the work. However, the spaces between the lights are not evenly distributed. He installed a socket for the LED every three stair steps, but because of the curved shape of the staircase, the distances vary. I have included images to illustrate the situation.
After consulting with the electrician, it is still possible to reposition the sockets at this stage. He mentioned, however, that if all LEDs are spaced equally, not every “full step” will be illuminated, which might look odd. I still believe that equal spacing would look better. The electrician suggested that we review the arrangement together on site and decide then. To be well prepared for this meeting, I have the following question:
Has anyone had similar experiences or the same issue and can offer good advice or recommendations on how to arrange the LEDs?
Best regards,
ConnyJash
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AllThumbs4 Aug 2022 09:06I would definitely recommend equal spacing. The LEDs are not hanging 10cm (5 inches) above the step, so there is no need to align them based on the tread surface.
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Myrna_Loy4 Aug 2022 09:17AllThumbs schrieb:
I would definitely recommend keeping equal spacing. The LEDs are not hanging 10cm (4 inches) above the step, so you wouldn’t need to align them exactly with the tread. It depends on the beam angle and light cone. A poorly lit staircase is more dangerous in the dark than no lighting at all.
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AllThumbs4 Aug 2022 09:42Myrna_Loy schrieb:
It depends on the angle of radiation and light beam. A poorly lit staircase can be more dangerous in the dark than having no lighting at all. That is certainly true. The prerequisite is that the LEDs have a wide beam angle. I would recommend this for four light points regardless of their positioning.
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RotorMotor4 Aug 2022 09:51Otherwise, simply use more "spotlights" to achieve better automatic illumination.
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ConnyJash4 Aug 2022 10:01In addition to the spotlights, we also have 3 wall lights, so the staircase will be illuminated from above as well. We will speak with the electrician again tomorrow to clarify this. I think the spacing can be kept uniform while still ensuring that the spotlights are aimed at the steps.
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