Tennis Court Lighting

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Tennis Court Lighting

• Accomplishing Your Tennis Court Lighting
  GoalsOne of the most important goals of your
  new lighting system is the ability to see and
  follow the ball consistently across the court.
  Properly designed tennis court lighting fixtures
  are typically forward throw fixtures which have
  precision optics or cut off characteristics which
  maximize light levels and minimize glare from the
  field of view. 

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• Identify Your Tennis Court LayoutOne of the
  first things in selecting proper tennis court
  lighting is to identify the size and layout of
  your court. Please click on one of the following
  links to see an illustration of your court.
• Understanding the Lingo of Tennis Court
  LightingThe quality of the light is best
  understood by learning some basic lighting terms
  known as Foot-Candles and Color Rendering Index. 

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• Foot-candles are defined as the measurement of
  light output in candela per square foot. It
  derives from the early English unit of
  foot-candle defined as the luminance on a surface
  placed one foot from the standard candle. For
  most residential tennis court lighting projects a
  level of 60-75 average foot candles is considered
  a minimum and 75-100 average foot-candles is
  sufficient for most applications. 

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• Color Rendering Index or (CRI) is defined as how
  well a light source renders color as compared to
  daylight. This can only be used to compare light
  sources with the same color temperatures. A CRI
  of 100 would indicate the light renders the same
  as daylight at the same color temperature. A CRI
  in the upper 90s is considered the best
  assurance that the light source will render all
  colors properly. A 1000 watt Metal Halide source
  has a CRI 0f 65.

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• Tenon - An arm-like projection shaped for
  insertion into a sleeve or light fixture.
• Lamp - A source of light. Also known as a light
  bulb.
• H.I.D. - A High Intensity Discharge lamp (i.e.
  Mercury Vapor, Metal Halide, High Pressure
  Sodium).
• Ballast - A device that starts and controls
  electricity for H.I.D. and Fluorescent lamps.
• E.P.A. - A number system which determines how
  many fixtures and accessories may be placed on a
  pole.

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• Tennis Court Fixture Mounting MethodsIn tennis
  court lighting you have low-mast and high-mast
  pole configurations to consider when making your
  selection. Most residential tennis court lighting
  is low-mast lighting and high mast lighting is
  used in areas where higher light levels are
  required. Low-mast systems used in conjunction
  with sharp cut-off luminaries produce good
  uniformity, low glare, reduced amounts of spill
  light and are relatively easy to maintain. Click
  here to learn more technical information about
  the poles we sell and which one is right for your
  area.

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• Picking the Right Tennis Court Light and
  OrientationMany factors go into selecting the
  right lighting system for your tennis court or
  sport field application. Some of those factors
  include a uniform distribution of the light and
  non-glare optics. Good tennis court lighting
  should illuminate the entire court including
  approximately 6 outside the sidelines and
  approximately 10 behind the base lines. Metal
  Halide luminaries are the most common HID source
  used in tennis court lighting. Residential
  Landscape Lighting Design is committed to
  making your tennis court lighting project a
  success. For your convenience, we have created
  tennis court lighting packages specifically
  approved and designed for six standard tennis
  court layouts. Please click on one of the
  following links to see your tennis court lighting
  package

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• Tennis Court Wiring Recommendations
• Periodic Tennis Court Lighting Maintenance All
  sport lighting fixtures should be cleaned
  periodically to maintain good performance. When
  cleaning the lenses use a damp cloth to eliminate
  static electricity and the accumulation of dust
  on the lens. Always wear gloves when handling the
  lamp since oil from your hands can significantly
  reduce their efficiency and average lamp life.
  You can lose up to 30 of the useful light if you
  dont clean your fixtures regularly. Its a good
  idea to change your lamps at 75 of their rated
  life to maintain optimum light levels. The
  average lamp life for a 1000 watt metal halide
  lamp is 10,000 hours.

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• Concrete Footings and Base Covers The amount of
  concrete needed will depend on many factors. The
  size of the pole and the soil content of your
  installation site are two important aspects that
  structural engineers consider when determining
  the diameter and depth of the concrete footing. A
  20 foot pole generally requires a footing with a
  diameter of 18 inches and a depth of 4 feet.
• The base cover is a square and measures 4" in
  height, so the anchor bolts should protrude 3
  3/4" above the concrete footing.

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• Special Note This information is intended for
  use by architects, engineers, contractors and
  tennis court or sport field owners. We encourage
  you to consult a licensed professional to discuss
  proper installation methods and codes for your
  area. Variations in climate, soil conditions,
  topography and other factors may make these
  unsuitable for your application.  

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• Standard Tennis Court LayoutsDimensionsPackagesSin
  gle Recreational Residential Court120 L X 60
  WCourt 1Dual Recreational Residential Court120
  L X 120 WCourt 2Single Tournament Club
  Court120 L X 60 WCourt 3Dual Tournament Club
  Court120 L X 120 WCourt 4Dual Narrow
  Recreational Residential Court120 L X 108
  WCourt 5Dual Narrow Tournament Club Court120 L
  X 120 WCourt 6

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• Tennis court lighting is one of the best ways to
  enjoy your sport and maximize your outdoor
  investment throughout the year. There is nothing
  more frustrating to suspend play in the middle of
  a match because you cant see to hit the ball. 

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• Residential tennis court lighting has come along
  way over the years and thanks to organizations
  such as the United States Tennis Court Track
  Building Association specific guidelines and
  standards have been established. The following
  information highlights some of those
  recommendations and is intended as a guide to
  assist you in purchasing the right lighting
  system for your tennis court layout.  

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• We recommend that you install underground wiring
  in conduit between poles and back to the power
  source for future maintenance on all tennis court
  and sport lighting applications. Always select
  the highest voltage available to operate your
  system to prevent voltage drop. All our tennis
  lighting fixtures are equipped with multi-tap
  ballast that operates at 120, 208, 240, or 277
  volts. Maintaining good voltage will prevent poor
  lighting performance and improve energy
  consumption. All wiring must comply with the
  National Electrical Code and local electrical
  ordinances. Consult with a local electrician or
  engineer for conduit size, wire size, circuit
  information, and switching options