"They have long been standard in the commercial sector and are used regularly: lamp track systems. But they are just as suitable for private rooms. In this article, we present the four biggest advantages of this type of lighting so that you can make the most of the benefits of track system lighting."
Advantage 1: Only one power connection required for several luminaires
Probably the biggest advantage of a lamp track system and at the same time usually the reason for opting for a track is the ability to supply several luminaires with power with just one connection to the ceiling.
Complex lighting with different lighting areas is therefore possible even with just one outlet. You are no longer forced to resort to a multi-flame ceiling lamp with rotating spotlights, which then supply the respective areas in the room with light, but can also opt for an LED track system.
This can be used to implement a wide variety of lighting requirements and a wide range of luminaires, from pendant luminaires to LED spots, can be used to make your rooms even more homely.
Advantage 2: Individual and flexible lighting
As far as the latter is concerned, we have already arrived at the second advantage of track systems for lighting: individual and flexible lighting. On the one hand, a wide variety of lights can be integrated, such as pendant lights above the dining or coffee table and additional spotlights for wall lighting, and the best thing is that this flexibility is retained even after installation, as additional lamps can be attached to the track at any time - even non-system lights in some cases thanks to luminaire adapters.
In addition, the renowned SLV track system can be customized in terms of colour design and the material used - so you can create your very own unique lighting!
Thanks to the 3-phase track, such an SLV track system is also suitable for implementing various Lighting scenes, because each phase can be switched or dimmed individually. In contrast to track systems with only one phase, you are even more flexible with 2-phase or 3-phase track.
If, for example, there are a total of six luminaires on the track with two on the first phase and four on the second phase, not all lamps have to be lit at the same time, but only the four on the second phase can be switched on.
Advantage 3: Easy expansion of track systems
You can usually add more lamps without any problems, especially with high-voltage track systems with 230 volts, as these do not have a minimum load and therefore the lamp track system is not overloaded. With low-voltage systems with 12 volts, on the other hand, care must be taken to ensure that the transformer is loaded correctly.
However, it is not only the number of lights in the living room that can be easily expanded without an additional power outlet, but also the LED track system itself. With the countless accessories that you can find in the skapetze® online store, you can add more light tracks at any time.
Regardless of whether you simply want a straight extension, another track around a corner or want to attach it to the existing track system lighting at any angle - anything is possible with the right connector! A track lighting system in the living room is therefore perfect for anyone who likes to redesign their rooms.
This simple and flexible extension is a great advantage, especially when lighting very angled rooms , as it allows you to illuminate even hard-to-reach corners of your rooms. If you need help planning your individual track system, we will of course be happy to assist you and give you comprehensive advice. Simply contact our customer service team.
Advantage 4: Convenient operation thanks to Smart Light
In addition to the three advantages already mentioned, some of the track lighting systems can also be operated easily and conveniently by remote control or smartphone. The high-quality Paulmann U-Rail track system from our skapetze® store, for example, is ZigBee 3.0 compatible, allowing you to switch and dim the individual track sections from the comfort of your sofa. After all, if track systems are the most flexible of all lighting systems, then it is only logical that they should also be able to be integrated into modern smart homes
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