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A Dynamic stylized Dragonfly creation using delicate concentric ridges to create a glowing background of faceted surfaces and raised patterns for the wing veins mixing light and shadows that are amplified by the magnification properties of the clear acrylic material enhancing the total lighting effect. The entire Dragonfly glows and the shape can be clearly seen at night from 100feet away.
Originally designed as a Water Conserving Low Volume Sprinkler System many applications have evolved. By combining water and adding Special color changing LED's very dramatic lighting effects can be achieved.
In a different setting completely, the Dragonfly has settled into the
front garden of a house in Australia. The Plant is over three feet across
and changes the overall scale of the environment. At night the effect is
very pleasing, creating a glow making the plants visible and changing the
mood of the garden.
This area of Australia has been victimized by severe drought conditions and
water rationing. Once banned, cisterns for catching rain water are again
common, attaching a Garden Hose from the tank to SprinkLites(TM)
low flow system allows the homeowner to delicately water the plants using
the downward spray with a minimum amount of wasted overspray.
Night time
View of 6 Dragonflys mounted to imitation Bamboo Branches. This is an
application view showing Sprinklites(TM)
versatility.
The pushbutton color control module is
secured to the Bamboo using the mounting slots and standard cable ties. The
complete outdoor wiring system is simply placed into a large vase.As you can see, the DragonflyLites(TM)
night time colored accent lighting effect is quite dramatic.
This beautiful accent piece is almost
50" tall and 27" across.
<Slow changing colors,
actual time = 30 - 45 seconds, some people don't even notice the changes.
MisterLites(TM) A very interesting application able to use the features designed into Sprinklites(TM). Used to cool the air in dryer areas, misters have become a way of life in Palm Springs, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. The most efficient, (for cooling) misting systems use copper tubing to prevent rupture. Sprinklites(TM) are designed to accommodate the 1/4" copper tube, instantly converting a functional piece into a work of art. The magical properties of the sculpture add additional glow to the MisterLites(TM) during the day and do not effect the qualities of the light at night. Actually there is a slight improvement in lighting as the small hotspot is eliminated and the entire sculpture glows in brilliant glory.
The clear tubing is 1/4" polyurethane, it simply is pushed through the sculpture. The material is soft and self treading. In this photo a commercially available 10-24 mister nozzle is hand twisted into the sculpture water tube creating a beautiful delicate mist coming from the mouth of the dragonfly.
A brief sequence showing transition from Water conserving spray to Color Changing Light.
<Speed enhanced to show changing colors,
actual time = 30 - 45 seconds,
some people don't even notice the changes.
The photo was taken late afternoon and there is a definite glow eminating from the sculpture. The small diameter stainless steel support is bendable as shown in the views below.
The spray can be infinitely adjusted for the most efficient watering position.
SprinkLites(TM) can be arranged for esthetics or functionality. Flying over the flowers, perched near a planter, hovering near a branch, clustered in a bush, gleaming and glistening in the sunlight, or glowing in the night.
SprinkLites(TM) Outside Daytime Crystal ACCENT Sculpture.
A really simple application for SprinkLites(TM), no nozzle at all, and you create a full flow Illuminated SPITTER for pools, ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and birdbaths. You can clip the tip for a smaller stream. New stream patterns are in development with 2 and 3 streams for different water effects.
Stop going dark after the Holidays(TM), celebrate life and change the colors with your mood or Special Occasions by simply pushing a button. This Blue is a great color for the 4th of JULY or Memorial Day, since you control the color you can create any arrangement you wish, and change it if you don't like it.
How about creating this delightful green for St. Patricks Day by simply pushing a button.
Wouldn't this or a brighter Red be great for Valentines
Day.
An ORANGE for Halloween or an Eerie VIOLET, a RED
and GREEN for Christmas changing to Color Cycling for New Years
EVE.
Cordless and Rechargeable are in the works so the lights can be placed on a table in the middle of a room, on shelf or mantle where power is not available.
Above a Standard mixed set of SprinkLites(TM) without nozzles and a pump for Water recirculation creating a Unique Lighted Fountain.
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