Best Plinth luminaire

Skirting luminaires can often be found along municipal roadsides. These are used to illuminate paths at dusk and in the dark. Private households use these plinth luminaires to illuminate access routes to the garage or house entrance. Each individual base luminaire is screwed onto a solid base such as stone or concrete floor. This ensures that the luminaire with base can withstand even the most stormy weather conditions. But plinth luminaires are also suitable as decorative items for the garden or terrace. For example, these can be mounted on Roman or Greek columns to illuminate sections of the outdoor facility. For decoration these are also mounted on a balcony parapet. Here, solar or battery-powered lamps are suitable to avoid exposed cable connections to house electricity. In order to better demarcate the property boundary in the darkness, baseboard luminaires are also suitable for use on property walls or fences.

The integrated technology is versatile, depending on the design. Only base luminaires with LED lamps are still available on the market. Conventional pears are no longer allowed for sale under EU law. With an existing base luminaire, it is not necessary to buy a new lamp straight away, just replace the bulb. These are available in the previous lampholder size, but with LED technology. This ensures a reduction in energy consumption. A new baseboard luminaire contains one or more LED light sources. The lamp is powered by a photovoltaic chip that uses solar energy, by the use of batteries or by connection to the in-house power grid. Luminaires used for path lighting should include a motion detector. This means that approaching or driving at a previously manually set distance from the light is sufficient for the sensor of the motion detector to detect the movement and automatically switch on the light source.

The base luminaire versions available on the market correspond to the most frequently purchased base luminaires. The classic model is characterized by a design of past decades and is the optimal light for nostalgics. A wide, downward stand with a glass protected by external struts, which protects the light source from the weather. A conical attachment serves as cover. The modern classic variant consists of a wide, round, constant base and a narrow glass top with metal lid. Small LED bulbs are used as illuminants. A base luminaire with a motion sensor is characterised by a higher base in which the motion detector is integrated. This is followed by a lamp glass behind which an LED bulb is inserted. The glass is framed by a robust metal frame. Base luminaires made of steel are particularly weatherproof. The additional weather-resistant alloy prevents rust on the lamp. The material is also scratch-resistant. The respective size of a base luminaire is offered in two variants: under 50 cm and over 50 cm. For garage or carport driving, skirt luminaires of more than 50 cm are recommended. These illuminate a higher distance between the floor and the upper edge of the garage or carport. For waysides, terraces, gardens, balconies and property walls deeper base lights are suitable up to 50 cm. In this way, residents prevent a neighbour’s property from being illuminated. Baseboard luminaires require simple cleaning with clear water. Never clean them with chemical cleaning agents, otherwise these agents will damage the alloy of the base luminaires. It also makes the glass cloudy.