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What is it and what does it do?
- The light source is where we turn electricity into light which is then fed into the fibre optic harness.
- Light source power is expressed in Watts - the higher the wattage, the more powerful the light source is and the brighter the light output from it is.
- The light source also contains any effects wheels, such as a colour or twinkle wheel which is supplied with the chosen kit. Effects wheels can also be purchased separately so you can add a different effect, or enhance the colour changing effect by using one of our unique Varicolour colour wheels.
- The light source is the only part of a fibre optic system which contains electricity, and therefore must be housed in a dry environment. Some of our kit ranges, such as the star deck kits, and the garden kits are supplied with a weatherproof enclosure, allowing you to house the light source outdoors.
- For other kit ranges, weatherproof enclosures are available as optional extras.
Light Source Dimensions
Unlimited Light offer 4 standard light sources in our kits - 35W, 50W, 75W and 100W. The 35W light source is physically smaller than the others, which share the same enclosure.
- 35W Lightsource Dimensions. Length: 181mm, Width: 100mm, Height: 105mm
- 50, 75, 100W Lightsource Dimensions. Length: 286mm, Width: 155mm, Height: 119mm
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