Design Tips
The track should always be your starting point for your track light system. This is the part of the system that is attached to the ceiling or wall and holds the various light fixtures. Purchase your components carefully because while there are some standard track light fixtures, not all of them fit all tracks. The three standards for them are Halo, Juno, and Lightolier. Many of the less expensive track light systems will not fit into these standards. To avoid problems down the road it is recommended that you pick components that match one of the three standards, which are referred by their first letters: H, J, and L. They need to be of the same standard as the track in order to be compatible.
There are many possible layouts for installing your track light system. One common choice is the straight run in which sections from a long straight track. The grid layout uses T connectors to form a grid from which to hang them. Flex connectors can be used to create a unique track light system.
They come in a variety of styles, colors, and types. You need to think about your lighting needs to determine which type of system is right for you. They require a transformer. Once installed these fixtures are less expensive to maintain and run. Line voltage systems do not require a transformer. Low voltage halogen ones are great for accent lighting but not used very much for task lighting due to their tendency to produce shadows. PAR lamps are line voltage halogen track light fixtures which have great color quality and good optics. A cost effective alternative is incandescent or halogen bulbs are fluorescent track light fixtures. These are especially popular in commercial installations.