Coolie
R
240v recessed uplights combine a cool top lens, long lamp life and energy
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efficiency for uplighting trees from lawns.
Coolie
R
provides a powerful 45 uplighting
beam, using a 35w, 70w or 150w G12 single-ended metal halide lampwhile
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maintaining a typical top lens temperature of under 50 C - so
Coolie
R
can be used
even in walkover areas to uplight trees with an open canopy and branch structure from
directly below. The lamp and reflector assembly is mounted on an adjustable cradle so
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the beam can be tilted up to 20 from vertical to achieve the desired effect. The dark
grey non-reflective interior means less stray light to give away its position in the
landscape. (
Order lamp separately - CDMT for warm white uplighting of green trees;
HQIT lamp for blue/grey foliage).
Coolie
R
has an upper compartment with a separate top lens insulated by an inner
second lens from heat generated in the lower compartment which houses the lamp
and control gear.
Coolie
R
has a cast aluminium body and a polymer sleeve for
recessing into the ground: a choice of 316 stainless steel or sandblasted brass top ring
is available - brass provides for discrete installation where stainless steel may look too
modern, such as heritage projects. Powder coated black or dark green finish on the
stainless steel top is optional.
E9000GL
8mm black honeycomb glare louvre is also
available as an accessory: this fits inside the top compartment over the lower lens to
limit visibility of the light source near traffic or pedestrian areas. (Provide 300mm depth
of shingle drainage below the uplight: do not use in waterlogged ground).
Coolie R
Uplights for larger trees
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2
3
1
If the shape of the tree “fits” within a
arc, use a single
Coolie
positioned 1 - 3m from the trunk
2
For a wider spreading canopy, use 2 or more
Coolie
uplights 2 - 4m from the trunk for a fuller effect.
3
Where the outer canopy is dense and the inner structure is more open, light the trunk & inner branches with one
Coolie
uplight and position one or more additional or
Coolies
to illuminate the outer canopy.
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When foliage is especially dense, e.g. chestnut trees, position uplights outside the canopy: “Graze” up conifers
from close to the foliage to emphasise texture: use more high power lights for dark foliage, e.g. copper beech
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35-45
* Perception of brightness varies between individuals: advice is for general guidance and subject to branch & canopy structure and foliage
density, colour and translucence. Look up through the tree you propose to light - if you can see up through the branches, then light will
penetrate the canopy and structure as well. If not, use floodlights or asymmetric uplights to light the tree externally. Lighting large trees is a black
art: test the position of uplights with a temporary wiring set-up before final installation.
Coolie70R uplighting a
large plum tree
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Tips for
uplighting
larger trees*
IP67
70w
240v
MH
35w
150w
Brushed 316
stainless steel top
Fine-sandblasted
brass top
(Shown with
E9000GL internal
glare louvre option
Dark green powder-
coated stainless
steel top
Black
Powder-coated
stainless steel top
Stainless
steel 316
Black powder
coat
Sandblasted
brass
Dark Green
powder coat
Warm white
3
0
K
White
4
0
K
35w
E9002
E9002A
E9002B
E9002G
CDMT35
HQIT35
10 -15m
70w
E9001
E9001A
E9001B
E9001G
CDMT70
HQIT70
16 -20m
150w
E9003
E9003A
E9003B
E9003G
CDMT150
HQIT150
21 -25m
E9000GL
Lamp
Power
(Watts)
Louvre Accessory:
Internal glare louvre for Coolie150R/70R/35R - Black
Top plate finish
Lamp choice
Suggested
tree
height*
300
240
Bezel
5mm
thick
185
320
430
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A
Energy rating
22
