Looking for a spotlight to used for lighting the flag
We have installed a 30 feet flagpole and wish to light the US flag at night for about 4 summer months of the year, and possibly year-round at some point in the future. The flag is 6′ x 10′ (so the hanging height is perhaps 12′) and the distance from the house gable the light will be mounted on to the flag is about 75′. We don’t want a bright light, but enough to see the flag is there and be appropriate for the task. We will also want to incorporate a light sensor so it runs during the dark hours only.
This is just a residence, so what do you recommend that is economical but won’t require a lot of attention (bulb changing, re-aiming, etc)? It needs to survive in a sometimes moist and salty environment, as we’re on the Maine seacoast. While it won’t ever get direct salt spray, corrosion resistance is nonetheless important. Finally, what are the relative advantages, if any, of a low-voltage vs 110v system? Given this will be on about 1000 hours a year in an area of high electricity costs, economy is a factor in our choice. Many thanks for your help! We look forward to placing an order soon.
Answer: 120V lamps are generally better for long distance. Based on your description for a light fixture to be installed on the house gable, trying to light a flag 75 feet away, we were recommend by Dabmar manufacturer to use the DF-7940 in bronze finish with 400W metal halide lamps. This item DF-7940 is not listed on our website yet, but your cost would be $260 a piece with the metal halide lamp included.
Please consult with your electrician because you will need some kind of a conduit or electrical box when you do the splicing on the 120V line voltage.
Let us know if you are interested, so we can ask Dabmar - the manufacturer to see if they custom your order to add a photocell. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.