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The best lighting for a baseball field or stadium is not the brightest possible light, but rather the most evenly distributed, glare-free light. Too often, DIY installers overspend when buying baseball field lights, buying both too many fixtures and fixtures at too high a wattage output. This not only results in more exorbitant front-end costs, but it also contributes to higher lighting costs and, in some instances, more glare for smaller baseball diamonds. Professional designers know that installing retail grade baseball lights pre-mounted to poles simply will not put America’s Game in the right kind of light. Advanced foot-candle calculations based upon the size and location of the field must first be done in advanced, then commercial grade fixtures with sophisticated reflectors must be mounted at exactly the right height on poles in order to produce maximum lumens per wattage efficiency. This is critical for mid-air lighting of the ball in play, and something that fixed-mount pole fixtures cannot deliver. Also, preconfigured baseball lights will almost always degrade more rapidly when exposed to extremes in weather, and when they begin to rust, they present an unsightly nuisance that eventually exposes wires to humid air and creates short circuit and possible fire hazard.

While commercial grade baseball lights do represent a price point for the small town, pee wee league, little league, or church camp, they can nonetheless be obtained at competitive prices on the front end and be configured in such a fashion as to create a energy-saving return on investment on the back end. This is why so many small towns, camps, and churches on a budget rely upon RLL Design for baseball lighting fixtures, poles, mounts and accessories. RLL Design experts add years of consultation and lighting expertise to the proposal of the professional looking to generate savings and ROI, and they add consultative value to the knowledge of the do-it-yourselfer at a savings of cost-per-hour labor fees. Many clients are often shocked to see how less can truly be more when it comes to baseball field and stadium lighting. For example, a small little league field seldom needs more than one or two 1000-watt lamps along the baseline, and a single or double 400-watt baseball light over home plate. Knowing the exact wattage to choose and where to install the fixture requires calculation of the size and location of the field and detailed knowledge of light pollution laws in one’s area. Having this knowledge available from your baseball lighting vendor is an added value that saves you time preparing proposals and prevents costly mistakes when you decide to install the purchase and lights yourself.

Savings isn’t limited to the small municipality or organization alone. RLLD baseball lights feature advanced ballast technology that renders superior electron flow, making them ideal for larger baseball stadiums and professional league lighting. RLLD baseball lighting fixtures are designed to resist corrosion in a multitude of climates. Featuring a powder coated die cast housing with formed aluminum lids, they can endure a greater level of stress from wind and rain. Baseball lights further protect lamp life with tempered flat glass insulated with gasket seals and aluminum clamp bands. Adding anodized aluminum reflectors to magnify lumens output and photometrical distribution can further customize each fixture. By working with an RLLD sports lighting specialist, you can choose from types 3, 4, 5, or 6 optics to achieve maximum visibility for safe play.

Superior ballasting technology also extends the lamp life of RLLD baseball lighting fixtures and produces a more reliable, consistent spread of illumination necessary for lighting a larger stadium. For best results, it is best for both contractors and DIY installers to work with a design specialist who will help them purchase poles and fixtures separately, then configure them into a specialty kit or custom lighting design. Each baseball field is different, so a variety of mounting brackets is also required to achieve precise positioning of light fixtures on poles so that directional angle of incidence is optimized and glare is minimized.

For baseball fields that already have light poles in place, you can work with one of our specialists who will fit them with new mounting arms and fixtures. Our baseball sports lighting fixtures can also be mounted on a variety of pole types and wall mounts, making them multi-functional for other sporting events and facility lighting needs. This is an added benefit we offer to contractors competitively bidding jobs for clients who have very limited procurement budgets, and it also serves to help smaller facilities looking to self-install a lighting system that can serve many needs at once.

We also understand that both professional and end-user clients simply do not have the time to do all the research and calculation necessary to effectively develop a baseball or sports arena lighting system. To help serve these organizations and individuals, we staff a team of Experts who will answer any question in our online forum, and we will help any serious inquiries over the phone.

Tennis Court Sport Lighting Fixture Sales & Sport Court Photometric Lighting Design Services.

The best tennis court lighting fixtures are forward throw fixtures that feature either precision optics or cut off designs that focus illumination on the court and minimize glare from surrounding viewpoints. Tennis court lighting systems should always be designed with two simultaneous objectives in mind: lighting the court and lighting the ball in play. Optimal illumination depends on striking this balance, and this balance in turn depends upon several other factors as follows:

1. The number of light poles

2. The physical location of lighting poles

3. The type of lighting fixtures attached to poles

4. The number of fixtures per pole

5. The proper number of footcandles

6. The purpose of the court

7. The physical size of the court

When each of these factors is properly balanced against the other, a uniform distribution of the light and non-glare optics can be created. Optimal tennis court lighting should cover the entire court and extend approximately 6′ beyond the sidelines and 10′ behind the base lines. Metal Halide luminaries are the most common HID source used for tennis court lighting.

Selecting the Right Tennis Court Lights, Poles, and Accessories

Customers can find individual lighting fixtures, supplies, and individual light poles and lamps in our online store. Typically, tennis lighting fixtures come equipped with a 1000 watt, Metal Halide bulb. These sports lights are manufactured for both residential and commercial applications, so customers have the flexibility of installing these devices in a variety of settings. RLLD Commercial tennis court lighting pole sizes come in a variety of heights and can be used with narrow, tournament, and club size tennis court playing fields. For the convenience of both professional designers and certified electricians contracted by homeowners, we have developed tennis court lighting packages that are specifically approved and designed for six standard tennis court layouts.

Standard Tennis Court Layouts Dimensions Packages

Single Recreational & Residential Court 120′ L X 60′ W Court 1

Dual Recreational & Residential Court 120′ L X 120′ W Court 2

Single Tournament & Club Court 120′ L X 60′ W Court 3

Dual Tournament & Club Court 120′ L X 120′ W Court 4

Dual Narrow Recreational & Residential Court 120′ L X 108′ W Court 5

Dual Narrow Tournament & Club Court 120′ L X 120′ W Court 6

A few additional points bear further notice. Some of our tennis court lighting kits come with a double lamp pole light fixture. This creates a more evenly spread illumination and a different look compared to the conventional single lamp pole. We also have quad light poles that have four die cast light fixtures for a distinctive appearance. RLLD Commercial Lighting includes all necessary accessories for these lighting kits, include mounting hardware, brackets, and lamps. RLLD Commercial Lighting tennis court light kits can also be used with basketball and volleyball courts, or any other type of athletic or sports lighting area that requires superior lighting for game purposes. We have tennis lights for club or tournament courts, and we also have packages for single and dual playing fields as well. Please reference the following for more information:

Tennis Court Fixture Mounting Methods

In tennis court lighting you can choose between low-mast and high-mast pole configurations. Generally speaking, residential tennis court lighting is better accomplished with low-mast lighting, while high mast lighting is used in areas where higher light levels are required. Low-mast systems used in conjunction with sharp cut-off luminaries produce good uniformity, low glare, reduced amounts of spill light and are relatively easy to maintain.

Country clubs, resorts, five star hotels, and municipal parks can select from over 40 sports lights specifically designed for tennis courts. Call an RLLD Commercial Lighting Specialist now for detailed suggestions on how to use these high-end, durable tennis court lights and accessories. Consultation over the phone is free to clients and serious inquirers, and competitive fee-based consultation is also available for those seeking information only from our expert staff.

If you are looking to ensure the safety of your home, it is crucial to have reliable motion sensors around your property. Even a simple motion activated lighting that illuminate whenever movement is detected with a selected range, this can considerably deter the plans of a would-be intruder. Outdoor sensor lighting is a natural intruder deterrent. This is one of the biggest reasons that people decide to install motion sensor lights. Burglars do not like to come to a home that is well lit, or one that becomes lit when they approach it. Motion detector lights are one of the best ways to provide safety and security to your family without investing in an alarm system.

Not only that, but such motion sensor based lighting can also be extremely beneficial to your own personal safety and convenience. When returning home late at night, or perhaps simply walking outside your home after dark, automatic lights can greatly enhance both your safety and comfort. We offer a number of motion sensors lighting systems that can be used for general or specific applications, or as an integral aspect of your home security system.

It’s always a good idea to add safety features such as exterior, motion-activated lights to your home, and this battery-powered security light is a smart and convenient option. The motion of someone walking up to your door automatically turns on this bright 5-LED wireless security light, and keeps it on for 12 seconds. And since this Motion Activated Security Light is battery-operated, it will work even when electricity fails.

Motion sensor lights are energy efficient. If typical outdoor fixtures are left on all night every night, you will notice a difference in your electric bill. With motion sensor outdoor lighting, however, there is only a small or even unnoticeable increase in your electricity bill because the light fixture is mostly off. So, not only do you get added security, you also get cost savings!

Motion detector lights can be decorative as well as functional. Many of the first fixtures were not very decorative, but now there are many different styles, sizes, and colors available that are designed to compliment different homes. For most of the fixtures, there is no way to tell if they are “regular” or sensor.

Mount this wireless motion activated light anywhere you need the security of a light, even if there’s no electrical source nearby: on the garage, on a porch, by a shed entrance, or over the outdoor steps. You can even use this battery-powered security light indoors in infrequently-used locations, such as the attic or an unlit storage closet.

Motion sensor lights can be customized and programmed. To learn more about different settings of motion sensor outdoor lights, visit this website: http://www.security2020.com