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Our low voltage monorail system offers state-of-the-art configurable lighting that allows custom styling with minimalist appeal. For the right task or accent light, look to our monorail line characterized by its beautiful glass shades from studios in Italy, Spain and Morocco, coupled with die-cast brass fittings available in chrome, platinum and satin brass finishes.
Our low voltage monorail system is a state-of-the-art configurable lighting system that allows custom styling with minimalist appeal. The monorail itself may be formed by hand into configurations suitable for a wide range of lighting applications. The low voltage lighting elements provide task and accent lighting with xenon and halogen bulbs. The monorail line is characterized by its beautiful glass shades from studios in Italy, Spain and Morocco, coupled with die-cast brass fittings available in chrome, platinum and satin brass finishes. If you have already received your parts, or if you need help understanding what transformer you need or what length run you can achieve, you might find this Monorail Installation Guide useful.
We are now proud to offer several European rail and track systems from Bruck Lighting; click here to learn more. We also carry monorail systems from Tech Lighting and LBL Lighting.
Layout Monorail is a low-voltage single-circuit, two-conductor rail available in four- and eight-foot lengths. The rail may be cut in the field to custom lengths, and sections may be joined to each other using couplers to provide longer single-circuit runs. Monorail is bendable by hand to a minimum radius of 12 inches. Straight and geometric shapes are also possible using "L" and "T" connectors. If you are starting from scratch with a standard layout, we recommend using one of our kits that include everything you will need for the monorail layout except for the light fixtures. To determine the length of monorail needed, make a scale drawing (e.g., ¼" = 1 foot). Use a piece of string to trace the layout. Measure the length of string and use this figure to calculate the length of rail.
Suspension Determine the amount of drop below the ceiling that the monorail is to be suspended. The monorail may be suspended with either rigid rod or aircraft cable. The rail should be supported at least every 42 inches, with more frequent suspension on tight curves. Rail should be bent by hand (using round forms if needed) such that it maintains its shape before being suspended, since suspension features are meant to suspend the track rather than hold it in a particular configuration. Power supplies also provide support to the rail.
Power These rails are rated for a maximum of 25A, which is equivalent to 300W at 12 volts or 600W at 24 volts. If the sum of the wattages of the bulbs that are to be connected to the monorail is less than the wattage of the transformer to be used, only that one transformer is required. However, if the sum of the wattages of the bulbs to be connected exceeds the wattage of the transformer, a second transformer is needed, and the runs of monorail to be powered by each transformer need to be separated, either physically, or with a non-conductive connector. There are a variety of power supplies that can be used to provide power to the monorail. These take the form of surface-mounted electronic or magnetic power feeds with integral transformers, as well as power feeds that must be used with transformers placed in an adjacent locations (remote transformers). Rails and fixtures may be used in either a 12 or 24 volt configuration. However, the voltage of the bulbs selected must match the voltage of the transformers.
Lightsource
There are three types of fixtures that can be connected to the monorail: QF heads, QP pendants and basic monorail fixtures. In order to connect QF heads and QP pendants to the monorail, a quick connect adapter (QADP) is required, while the basic monorail fixtures connect directly to the track. Most fixtures are used with glass or metal shades, and the shades suitable for use with each fixture are listed on the fixture page. QP pendants may be shortened as needed. Many fixtures are supplied with bulbs, and these are 12V, so if a 24V transformer is used, it is necessary to purchase 24V bulbs separately. Also, if the supplied bulb is too bright, it is possible to use bulbs of lower wattage than the stated maximum wattage for each fixture.
Other Lighting Options
The quick connect system provides a versatile connector, and all QF and QP pendants (which feature a male quick connect adapter) can be used with non-monorail fixtures. These options include transformer bases for use on existing track lighting systems as well as standalone mono- and multi-points available with integrated transformers and in models designed for use with remote transformers.
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Eco Friendly products include Compact Fluorescent light bulbs, LED light bulbs, and items that utilize sustainable materials such as bamboo or use post consumer recycled content.
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In contrast to new construction housings, remodeling housings are appropriate when you have limited or no access to the space above a new fixture, such as in an apartment or a home without crawl spaces or attics above.
New Construction Housings
In contrast to remodeling housings, new construction housings are bulkier and need to be installed between joist beams or onto hangar bars and thus you need full access to the space above the fixture. This style is best used if you are building in a new space, gutting a room, or have an attic above or pop out ceiling, etc.
Non-IC Rated
Non-IC stands for: non insulation contact. Thus, non-IC-rated housings must be kept at least 3 inches away from any insulation.
IC Rated
IC stands for: insulation contact. Thus, IC-rated housings can come in direct contact with thermal insulation.
MR16 Halogen Bulb
MR 16 is a standard format for halogen multifaceted reflector light bulbs. MR16 lamps are regularly used in place of standard incandescent light bulbs as they harness and shoot light, resulting in less light loss than a traditional bulb. These are best used when you want focused light such as in a pendant over a countertop or an accent light on a painting.
cUL Listed
CUL stands for Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, a non-profit company that tests electrical components and equipment for potential hazards. If something is UL-listed, I means it has met the agency's safety requirements for things like fire, shock hazards, etc. While you can buy and install non-UL listed fixtures, sometimes insurance policies will limit their liabilities accordingly, inspectors may not approve permits, etc.
UL Listed
UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories, a non-profit company that tests electrical components and equipment for potential hazards. If something is UL-listed, I means it has met the agency's safety requirements for things like fire, shock hazards, etc. While you can buy and install non-UL listed fixtures, sometimes insurance policies will limit their liabilities accordingly, inspectors may not approve permits, etc.
Damp Location
If the environment exposes the lighting system to moisture condensation, then the location is a damp location. Lights that are approved for damp locations can be used in sheltered outdoor areas such as roofed porches or interior locations subject to moderated degrees of moisture such as basements.
Wet Location
If the lighting system is exposed to direct impact by water from splashing or dripping, which will make the fixture wet, then the location is a wet location. Your most common wet locations are uncovered outdoor areas.
Baffle Trim
The term Baffle refers to the grooved style of the trim. This trim is the most popular choice of all recessed lighting trims and is best used in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and dens.
Open Reflector
Reflector trims have a higly polished inner trim, which gives the most amount of light off of the light bulb. This trim is perfect for use in kitchens, offices and commercial buildings.
Slotted Aperture
The slotted aperture trim is used to highlight or accent a specific object or space.
Pin Hole
Pin Hole trims give off a narrow spread of light. This trim is perfect for highlight a small object from above.
Baffle
The term Baffle refers to the grooved style of the trim. This trim is the most popular choice of all recessed lighting trims and is best used in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and dens.
Step Baffle
A Step Baffle refers to the evenly spaced and large grooves in the trim. This trim is for use in all living spaces in a house (bedrooms, living rooms, and dens).
Wall Wash
Wall Wash trims will have a shield inserted into the trim. This allows the light to be directed at an angle against a wall or large surface: paintings, large photos, etc.
Gimbal Ring
Gimbal Ring trims allow the light bulb to be directed or angled to highlight a specific spot or general area. This trim is popular in living rooms, dens and home offices.
Eyeball
Eyeball trims refer to the look of the trim as an eyeball. The bulb is housed in the eyeball portion and allows for maximum adjustability in positioning the light. This trim is for use in living rooms, dens and home offices.
Aperture Cone
This trim is for use when superior performance photometrics is desired and low glare is needed. These trims are typically used in commercial applications.
Regressed Fresnel Lens
Lensed trims are for use in wet locations, such as showers, bathrooms and outside applications.
Scoop Wall Wash
Scoop Wall Wash trims will have a shield inserted into the trim. This allows the light to be directed at an angle against a wall or large surface: paintings, large photos, etc.).
