A Spot of Tree Lighting

As The Product Guy, I?EUR??,,????'???m here to shine a light on what you, as Contractors, need to make trees glow at night. Whether it?EUR??,,????'???s for a row of stoic oaks or the prized Banzai in Mr. Miyagi?EUR??,,????'???s garden, you need to know what?EUR??,,????'???s new, and what?EUR??,,????'???s tried and true to make your job easier. I know you don?EUR??,,????'???t have time to read an essay detailing the finer points of tree lighting, so instead I?EUR??,,????'???ve compiled the prices, materials, voltage, special features, etc. for you to reference. Just don?EUR??,,????'???t forget to turn the lights off when you?EUR??,,????'???re done. Oh, if your trees happen to be right next to water, check out the last two items.

Ruud Lighting

Model number: GL80
Materials: Low-copper die-cast aluminum housing and lens assembly
Voltage: 12v
Wattage: 50w max, MR16 bi-pin base
Lens: Clear tempered glass lens
Socket: MR16 bi-pin base
Mounting: Stake mount (included with fixture)
Special features: Fixture rotates 360 degrees and tilts 125 degrees, locks with allen screw. Available in black or verde Colorfast DeltaGuard?EUR??,,????< Warranty: 3-year warranty
Cost: Chose not to provide

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting

Model number: GR-2219-BAB-LS-SP
Materials: Die-cast, copper free aluminum
Voltage: 12v
Wattage: Available up to 50w, comes standard with a 20 watt BAB lamp
Lens: Comes standard with clear, tempered, show and heat resistant, soda-lime glass lens. Optical effect lenses are available.
Socket: Top-grade ceramic socket with nickel contacts, stainless steel springs, and Teflon-jacketed wire leads
Mounting: Injection-molded, fiber-reinforced polymer adjustable knuckle with .5 in. NPT. Fixture may be mounted into threaded hubs in junction boxes, ground stakes, tree-mount boxes or mounting canopies.
Special features: Extra long shroud allows for lamp glare reduction and allows for more precise beam options. It is powder-coated with a polyester powder-coat that is available in any of our 13 finishes. All of our products are made in the U.S. and will be shipped within 24 hours of your order being placed.
Warranty: Vista offers a 10-year warranty against corrosion on all powder-coated finishes, natural metal finishes and all composite fixtures and enclosures. Vista warrants the electrical and mechanical internal components of its fixtures to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years.
Cost: List price is $112.34 for standard powder coat finishes; Verde, Pewter and Mocha options have a list price of $120.00 as they are hand finished.

Hanover Lantern

Materials: cast aluminum
Voltage: 12v
Wattage: 50w max.
Lens: tempered glass
Socket: MR16/GU5.3
Mounting: ground spike
Special features: Compact with various adjustments
Warranty: Lifetime
Cost: $50

H.K. Lighting Group

Distributor: TerraDek Lighting, Inc.
Model #: ZX-16-CA
Materials: Machined anti-corrosion silicone magnesium aluminum alloy, also available in stainless steel, and brass
Voltage: 12v and 120v
Wattage: Two models 50w max. and 75w max.
Lens: Can accommodate specialized optical lenses
Socket: Porcelin bi-pin halogen, rated at 250 degree Celsius, with PTFT insulation.
Mounting: NPS threaded male fitting
Special Features:360 degree integrated weep holes, Adjustable and expandable glare shield, infinite directional adjustment, wet/dry rated. Ideal for up and down lighting, and in or around water features (immersion tested).
Warranty:Five year
Cost: $79.95

Hadco

Model number: BL5016
Materials: Aluminum
Voltage: 12v
Wattage: 50w maximum
Lens: Clear-tempered glass, affixed at 10 degree angle for natural cleaning
Socket:Bi-pin
Mounting:Pre-wired with a 3-ft pigtail and quick connector for easy hookup to the supply cable
Special features:Die-cast marine grade aluminum alloy
Warranty: 3 years
Cost: $46.26

Hinkley Lighting

Model number: 1536 BZ
Materials: Die-cast aluminum in a bronze finish with a self cleaning lens
Voltage:12v
Wattage: Up to 50 watts
Lens: Self cleaning glass lens
Socket: Ceramic bi-pin halogen
Mounting: Ground spike included with product
Special features: Pivoting arm and can withstand coastal conditions, also available in solid brass
Warranty: 3 Years
Cost: $75

Lightcraft Outdoor Environments

Model number: FL-105B
Materials:Cast and machined brass
Voltage: 12v
Wattage: 50w max.
Lens:Convex
Socket:High temp, porcelain bi-pin with retaining clip
Mounting: .5 in. NPT with ground stake or deck base
special features: Fully-adjustable shroud, threaded and sealed body
Warranty: Lifetime
Cost:List $75

Auroralight.com

Model number: SL16, SL11, SL8.
Materials: Copper, brass & stainless steel
Voltage: 12v
Wattage: 50, 35, 20
Lens:PyrexT
Socket: GU5.3 w/stainless retention clips
Mounting: AMST mount system w/14 choices
Special features:14 mount options, 10 shroud options, 34 lamp choices, 3 finish options.
Warranty: Lifetime warranty, covers socket, glass & accidental damage, no questions asked.
cost: $127.32-149.85 list price, lamp and mount additional

Progress Lighting

Model number: P5230-31KIT
Materials: Black powder coat finish over die cast aluminum
Voltage: 12v
Wattage: 50w
Lens: Clear
Socket: MR16 lamp (included)
Mounting: stake included
Special features: Package of 24 units, includes spots, stakes and lamps
Warranty:one year
Cost: MSRP $1,988.40

Kichler Lighting

Model: 15385 available in AZT, BE, BR & BBR finishes
Materials: AZT/BE die-cast aluminum. BR/BBR die-cast brass
Voltage: 12v
Wattage: aluminum versions: 75w max, brass versions: 50w max
Lens: Heat resistant flat glass lens fully sealed for outdoor usage.
Socket: bi-pin high temperature porcelain socket
Mounting: includes 8 in. ground stake. Optional mounting accessories available
Special features:Hooded, adjustable. Includes QT3 or QT4 lamp.
Warranty: 3 years
Cost: $107.50-$220 depending on finish

RSL Professional Landscape Lighting

Model number: F440
Materials: cast brass or cast aluminum
Voltage: 12v
Wattage: Up to 75 watt MR16
Lens: tempered glass
Socket: heavy duty
Mounting: many options
Special features: Air space around lamp for higher output and longer lamp life
Warranty: Lifetime on solid brass models
Cost: $34 in cast aluminum and $58 in cast brass

Kasco

Model number: LL1020 Submersible Landscape Light
Materials: Bronze housing, uses MR-16 halogen bulbs
Voltage: 12v
Wattage: up to 75w (submerged); up to 20w not submerged
Lens: clear
Socket: Ht456A lamp holder
Mounting: comes with base or drive into ground with 1/2 inch PVC
Special features:ETL approved for underwater use.
Warranty: 2 years
Cost:MSRP $195

Cooper Lighting/Lumiere

Model number: 1407-75MR16-12-NBZ
Materials: Machined bronze
Voltage: 12v
Wattage: 75w
Lens: Clear socket: GU5.3
Mounting: Underwater
Special features: IP68 ingress protection, adjustable yoke for aiming, 15 ft. cord
Warranty: 3-years
Cost: $230.95 (suggested manufacturer?EUR??,,????'???s price to contractor)
Photo Credit: ???????(C) 2004 Gary Knight / garyknight.com

Illuminating Info

1882: Year the first electric Christmas lights were displayed on a private residence. Edward Johnson, a colleague of Thomas Edison, installed the lights three years after the light bulb was invented.

1927: Year true outdoor Christmas lights were introduced to the public. Prior to 1927, Christmas lights were so expensive that they were more commonly rented than sold and were a status symbol. Source: oldchristmaslights.com