TL;DR
A path light is a short landscape fixture, typically 18 to 24 inches tall with a downward-shielded head, that pools soft light onto walkways, steps, and bed edges for safe footing. Designers space them 6 to 10 feet apart and stagger them along a walk rather than lining both sides, which reads as an airport runway.
What it means
A path light is a short landscape fixture, typically 18 to 24 inches tall with a downward-shielded head, that pools soft light onto walkways, steps, and bed edges for safe footing. Designers space them 6 to 10 feet apart and stagger them along a walk rather than lining both sides, which reads as an airport runway. Solid brass and copper versions on a 12-volt system outlast the stake-mounted solar units that fade and fail within a couple of seasons.
Where it sits in the glossary
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