We would personally always suggest the Rechargable Battery to be used as a last resort(batterys need to be changed and charged). We would strongly recommend the Invisible Wire system as a much better way to get power to your picture lights. with the Invisible wire system you do need to be able to hide or paint over the copper track - this will not work with wallpapered walls.

:: Hanging

Hanging paintings correctly is very important. A painting should hang away from the wall ( at the top ) by 1 - 2 inches. This is to ensure that dust in the air does not settle on the canvas. On old paintings corks from wine bottles were glued to the back of the frame at the top. This also reduces the reflection from windows and lights.

In the 18th & 19th century ( before picture lights ) frames were designed to reduce dust settlement and the ornate additions and angles were to help throw light across the canvas. Gilding enhanced this effect.

:: how long do the Rechargable Batteries last?

20 hours and 30 minutes to charge.

Rechargable Battery options come supplied with 2 batteries - one to charge and one to power the light.

:: Wiring for Lights

The best solution for lighting paintings is to have the electric available behind the painting/s in a recess box.

This is normally installed by an electrician. A plug can be fitted or hard wired into the box. The switch for the lighting can be by the entrance door and it is best if this is a dimmer. Individual paintings can then have a bulb with a wattage that suits the painting and the dimmer used to get the desired effect.

Our Invisible Wiring can be used... see it here

:: Light Source: L.E.D. - Incandescent - Halogen

Most new lights today are Halogen. Halogen bulbs being small allow for better lighting designs. They illuminate with a whiter light than incandescent revealing the painting in a similar light as it was created by the artist.

Hogarths L.E.D. option is the ultimate Fine Art Lighting solution. Giving a warm light with ZERO UV & HEAT. If your Fine Art is valuable - only use L.E.D.