Bollards light walkways, entrances and landscaped areas at ground level. Pick the height for the look you want and the distribution for where the light needs to land, then space them so the pools of light overlap enough that people never walk through a dark gap.
Heights
Commercial bollards are commonly around 36 to 42 inches tall. Shorter units read as landscape lighting. Taller ones put the light source farther from the ground, which spreads it wider.
Distribution
- 360 degree heads light all around the bollard, good for open plazas.
- Asymmetric or 180 degree heads push light onto the path and keep it off walls and windows.
- Louvered designs cut glare for people walking toward the light.
Spacing
Spacing depends on the bollard's output and the light level you want on the path. Use the manufacturer's photometric data where it is published, and aim for overlapping pools of light. On straight paths, alternating sides can even out the light with fewer units.
Mounting and control
Bollards bolt to a concrete footing with an anchor kit, or mount on an existing pad. Run them on a photocell or timer so they are not on all day. Check that the bollard is wet location rated and that the finish is suited to the site, especially near salt air or irrigation.
Common questions
How tall are commercial bollard lights?
Most are around 36 to 42 inches tall.
How far apart should bollard lights be spaced?
It depends on output and the light level you want. Use the photometric data and space them so the pools of light overlap.
Do bollard lights need a photocell?
They usually run on a photocell or timer so they are only on after dark.
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