Task Lighting

type of lighting

Definition of Task Lighting

Task lighting is a type of lighting used in areas where a specific task is completed. For example, reading, cooking, or preparing bait on the boat’s bait board.

It’s the most functional layer of lighting and therefore shines a brighter white light than ambient lighting and has a narrow directed beam that can illuminate a great distance away from the light source.

Another highly useful characteristic of task lighting is adjustability.

Think about it: if you’re at a worktable or you’re reading, it’s helpful to be able to angle the light closer to the task at hand.

Here is a table compiling types of task lighting that work well in a boat.

Task Lighting Fixture	Specs	Application
JACOB LED Reading Light	Adjustable from side to side and up and down Available in Daylight or Warm White light output Voltage: 10-30V DC Power consumption: 2.5 W IP40 (not water proof)	Mounted on the wall above a booth, berth or desk
Lumitec Octane Spread light	Power consumption: 15W Voltage: 10-30V DC 1000 Lumens Rotates 180º in each direction and 20º up/down Available in Brushed or Black finish	Lights up the area around the swim platform to make night swimming safe Wakeboard tower light for greater visibility while loading, unloading, docking, or trailering
LED Waterproof Ribbon 16' Roll	Voltage: 12V DC Power consumption: 1.40 watts per foot Fully waterproof for boat use 16’ long, can be cut at every 2” Comes with 3M backing tape for mounting Available in Warm White, Cool White or Blue	Courtesy lighting Under gunnels Under cabinets Stairs Closets or lockers
Super Bright LED Engine Room Light	Waterproof IP65 Cool white light output 1154 Lumens Voltage:10-30V DC Power consumption: 18W	Engine room Utility room

“I installed one of these in my Hatteras Double Cabin last weekend, and it is the brightest engine room light I have seen. We can see everything down there for the first time.” JPC, United States

Example of Task Lighting in a Sentence

"The standard lamp and shade is general lighting, while a desk lamp is considered task lighting."

Synonyms: directional lighting

Related Terms for Task Lighting

• Ambient Lighting
• Beam Angle
• Indirect Lighting