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BUG Ratings Explained: Backlight, Uplight & Glare in Outdoor Lighting
What BUG Ratings Tell You About Outdoor Lighting A parking lot luminaire may carry a favorable BUG rating yet still create unwanted...
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The RAB Lighting A22-320HS house-side shield is a light control accessory designed specifically for A22 320W LED area lights, providing precision directional control by eliminating unwanted backlight spill. This shield addresses a critical concern in commercial and institutional outdoor lighting: managing light distribution to protect adjacent properties and comply with dark-sky or light-trespass ordinances increasingly common in municipalities across North America.
The shield mounts directly to compatible A22 fixtures without affecting electrical performance or power draw. Its angled bronze-finished design redirects light forward and downward while blocking rearward spillage, preserving the fixture's intended illumination footprint while substantially reducing off-site light migration. This configuration allows facility managers and lighting specifiers to deploy high-output area lighting without the installation complexity or cost of repositioning entire fixtures.
House-side shields are essential for perimeter lighting around commercial properties, industrial facilities, office parks, and institutional campuses adjacent to residential zones. They are equally valuable for applications where environmental sensitivity or municipal light ordinances restrict nighttime illumination patterns—such as wildlife areas, astronomical observatories, or communities with adopted light-pollution ordinances. The shield enables compliance with these regulations while maintaining full forward illumination performance for security and operational needs.
Verify compatibility with your specific A22 fixture series and 320W configuration before ordering to ensure proper mechanical fit and optical performance.
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What BUG Ratings Tell You About Outdoor Lighting A parking lot luminaire may carry a favorable BUG rating yet still create unwanted...
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