Smoothie
eyelid steplights
Smoothie eyelid steplights are recessed steplights designed for installation in brick and stone walls without visible screws. They
are available with a 316 stainless steel, natural copper or sandblasted brass eyelid-style facia. Each light is supplied complete
with a plastic sleeve tube for installation in the wall: the steplight has an “O” ring which locates the light firmly just by pushing it into
the tube. Smoothie 12v eyelid steplights accept MR16 20-35w halogen or low-energy l.e.d. lamps as the source of light, which is
diffused through the standard frosted lens. 240v models are intended primarily for compact fluorescent lamps which provide
diffuse illumination. The front bezel unscrews from the body in two parts to make lamp changing easy without tools. The eyelid
hood hides the light source from passing overhead view.
Steplighting tips
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use one light every 2 or 3 steps. Position a steplight
about 20cm above the top tread and no more than 50cm above the bottom
tread you wish to light. For more steps, use several lights to ensure all risers
are directly lit and shadows don’t conceal trip hazards which could cause a
fall. Aligning lights with the gradient of the staircase keeps lighting consistent.
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This single steplight illuminates treads A, B
and C, plus risers 1 and 2, but riser 3 is in
shadow from the steplight, which can increase
instead of decrease risk. Using overlapping
beams from one steplight for every two steps
can ensure even illumination with all steps and
risers lit from the front. Remember that
recessed steplights are in effect recessed
spotlights - avoid using them facing viewpoints.
Lighting tips are for general guidance only: results can be affected
by colour of paving or walls. A temporary wiring set-up can confirm
coverage and position of lights before permanent installation.
20cm
A
B
2
C
1
3
50cm
IP66
12v
35w LED
Stylish steplighting with no visible fixing screws
44
47.5
88
Inner 63.5
Outer 67.5
63
120
Recess
Sleeve
12v - 90
240v - 110
Retaining “O” ring
Flange 5mm
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A
A
B
B
C
C
A
A
D
D
12v L.E.D. LAMPS
HALOGEN
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12v HALOGEN LAMPS
240v HALOGEN LAMPS
240v
L.E.D. LAMPS
COMPACT FLUORESCENT
Lamp choice & energy ratings
Stainless steel
E8112
Copper
E8122
Textured brass
E8162
Stainless steel
E8111
Copper
E8121
Textured brass
E8161
Smoothie eyelid
240v GU10
12v MR16
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