Customer project 11: Deck Lighting (cont.)

Photographing fibre optic lighting is problematic, but we're assured that the effect is very good and lives up to all expectations. "We are still amazed by the end result – it is fabulous," says Tina. In this project bare fibre ends were used, trimmed flush with the surface of the decking, but if our little end fittings had been used the result would have been larger and more diffuse spots of light. There's no right way or wrong way, and we always suggest that customers do a bit of experimenting before committing themselves to one method or another.

Thanks to Tina and Alan for documenting the project so comprehensively, letting us share it with others who may be thinking about a fibre optic project.