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Old 10-05-2004, 07:27 PM
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Light Blocks

I have a job coming up with some small, tiered retaining walls with a staircase on the side. I have some questions pertaining to the light blocks that can be placed into retaining walls to light up areas. Wondering if any of you have had any experience using these, and if they give off enough light. Thanks in advance.
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I have tried them and they work ok. They "glow" a non-directional light source instead of a directed source. We now use surface mount 4" half moon shaped fixtures because it keeps the light down were its needed. (low voltage) Quick and easy to install.
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I've never used them - saw other installations and they looked like what Jake mentions. We also use other low voltage options when light near a wall is needed.
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I have used Unilock's Pisa lights many times. They work well in a wall. A nice accent light at night and virtually invisible during the day. My fat stubby landscaper hands would never be able to change the bulb if they were installed in the steps though.
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