{"id":6901,"date":"2023-09-25T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/?p=6901"},"modified":"2024-02-07T10:25:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T15:25:15","slug":"does-it-come-in-black","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/does-it-come-in-black\/","title":{"rendered":"Does It Come In Black?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cYes, Mr. Wayne, it does come in black.\u201d- Lucius Fox of \u2018Dark Knight Rises\u2019.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tumbler-Batmobile copy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tumbler-Batmobile-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"690\" height=\"232\" data-id=\"6903\" data-init-width=\"1037\" data-init-height=\"349\" data-width=\"690\" data-height=\"232\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I haven\u2019t dropped a movie reference in some time now, but I thought it would be pretty appropriate for this article. \u00a0No, the Tumbler is not available for sale.<\/p>\n<p>With landscape lighting fixtures, we all know that aluminum comes in black, plastic comes in black, you can get a Model T in any color, so long as it\u2019s black (Henry Ford), \u00a0but did you know that Alliance Outdoor Lighting has expanded their ALREADY large assortment of gorgeous, aged brass fixtures to include\u2026 wait for it\u2026 Black!<\/p>\n<p>How many times have you presented these beautiful, nearly indestructible (yeah, their fixtures are no joke!) brass fixtures to your customer only to have them say: \u00a0\u201cI really wanted them in black\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"26-red-door-on-stone-house-on-azores-island-2022-11-16-23-59-15-utc\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/26-red-door-on-stone-house-on-azores-island-2022-11-16-23-59-15-utc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"226\" data-id=\"6904\" data-init-width=\"683\" data-init-height=\"226\" data-width=\"683\" data-height=\"226\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alliance listened, manufactured, and released their black overcoat product line just recently!<\/p>\n<p>Alliance fixtures are STILL the solid brass fixtures that you already love, but this line has a permanent, textured finish that will not corrode or blister like aluminum fixtures.\u00a0 Don\u2019t believe them?\u00a0 They back it with a lifetime warranty on the finish.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s confidence right there, folks!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"26-BlackFinishOverBrassFixtures\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/26-BlackFinishOverBrassFixtures.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"356\" data-id=\"6912\" data-init-width=\"683\" data-init-height=\"356\" data-width=\"683\" data-height=\"356\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When they tested these on the market, one bullet fixture (BL115-BLK) and one path fixture (PAL105-BLK) were released. \u00a0The demand was astronomical for these, so they added more. \u00a0A LOT more! \u00a0The line has expanded to:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Premium Black Overcoat\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Premium-Black-Overcoat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"690\" height=\"464\" data-id=\"6920\" data-init-width=\"743\" data-init-height=\"500\" data-width=\"690\" data-height=\"464\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Premium Black Overcoat-Up\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Premium-Black-Overcoat-Up-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"131\" height=\"131\" data-id=\"6910\" data-init-width=\"1080\" data-init-height=\"1080\" data-width=\"131\" data-height=\"131\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Premium Black Overcoat-Wall\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Premium-Black-Overcoat-Wall.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" data-id=\"6917\" data-init-width=\"1080\" data-init-height=\"1080\" data-width=\"134\" data-height=\"134\" \/>1. Bullet\/Up lights (4 styles!)<\/p>\n<p>&lt;p &#8220;&#8221;=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;2. Flood\/Wash lights (Big and small!)3. Down lights (Just one, but it\u2019s magnificent!)4. Path hats and stems \u00a0 \u00a0 (4 styles of hats, and 2 stem heights!)5. Path kits \u00a0 \u00a0 (China Hat and Contemporary \u201chockey stick\u201d style!)6. In ground lights (5 styles!)7. The new Mini Series fixtures!8. Deck Post fixture9. And lastly, which most of you have been waiting for: \u00a0 \u00a0 UNDERSTEPS! (both 4\u201d and 7\u201d!)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Premium Black Overcoat-Path\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Premium-Black-Overcoat-Path.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"131\" height=\"131\" data-id=\"6914\" data-init-width=\"1080\" data-init-height=\"1080\" data-width=\"131\" data-height=\"131\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Premium Black Overcoat-Down copy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Premium-Black-Overcoat-Down-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" data-id=\"6916\" data-init-width=\"1080\" data-init-height=\"1080\" data-width=\"130\" data-height=\"130\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Want to get a better idea of what is available? \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/e427132e-e410-4532-93da-de2eee2c9035.filesusr.com\/ugd\/b3216b_96c554bec1524c5382445b863d5c0d70.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Follow this link!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This has not expanded into their BT color change series yet, but my spies\u2026 well, my sales rep Joe, says it\u2019s a work in progress. \u00a0Just think: \u00a0Even MORE options!<\/p>\n<p>Their catalog expands with new releases every year, and sometimes there\u2019s surprise additions that get released even sooner, so stay tuned for the latest updates to help illuminate your world.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"reutter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/reutter.png\" alt=\"David Reutter\" width=\"600\" height=\"175\" data-id=\"3016\" data-init-width=\"600\" data-init-height=\"175\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"175\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cYes, Mr. Wayne, it does come in black.\u201d- Lucius Fox of \u2018Dark Knight Rises\u2019. I haven\u2019t dropped a movie reference in some time now, but I thought it would be pretty appropriate for this article. \u00a0No, the Tumbler is not available for sale. With landscape lighting fixtures, we all know that aluminum comes in black, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":"<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\u201cYes, Mr. Wayne, it does come in black.\u201d- Lucius Fox of \u2018Dark Knight Rises\u2019.<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadacf880\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img class=\"tve_image wp-image-6903\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6903\" width=\"690\" data-init-width=\"1037\" height=\"232\" data-init-height=\"349\" title=\"Tumbler-Batmobile copy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tumbler-Batmobile-copy.jpg\" data-width=\"690\" data-height=\"232\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\t<p>I haven\u2019t dropped a movie reference in some time now, but I thought it would be pretty appropriate for this article. &nbsp;No, the Tumbler is not available for sale.<\/p><p>With landscape lighting fixtures, we all know that aluminum comes in black, plastic comes in black, you can get a Model T in any color, so long as it\u2019s black (Henry Ford), &nbsp;but did you know that Alliance Outdoor Lighting has expanded their ALREADY large assortment of gorgeous, aged brass fixtures to include\u2026 wait for it\u2026 Black!&nbsp;<\/p><p>How many times have you presented these beautiful, nearly indestructible (yeah, their fixtures are no joke!) brass fixtures to your customer only to have them say: &nbsp;\u201cI really wanted them in black\u201d.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadb6ab45\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img class=\"tve_image wp-image-6904\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6904\" width=\"683\" data-init-width=\"683\" height=\"226\" data-init-height=\"226\" title=\"26-red-door-on-stone-house-on-azores-island-2022-11-16-23-59-15-utc\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/26-red-door-on-stone-house-on-azores-island-2022-11-16-23-59-15-utc.jpg\" data-width=\"683\" data-height=\"226\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\t<p>Alliance listened, manufactured, and released their black overcoat product line just recently!<\/p><p>Alliance fixtures are STILL the solid brass fixtures that you already love, but this line has a permanent, textured finish that will not corrode or blister like aluminum fixtures.&nbsp; Don\u2019t believe them?&nbsp; They back it with a lifetime warranty on the finish.<\/p><p>That\u2019s confidence right there, folks!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadc15e96\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img class=\"tve_image wp-image-6912\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6912\" width=\"683\" data-init-width=\"683\" height=\"356\" data-init-height=\"356\" title=\"26-BlackFinishOverBrassFixtures\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/26-BlackFinishOverBrassFixtures.jpg\" data-width=\"683\" data-height=\"356\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\t<p>When they tested these on the market, one bullet fixture (BL115-BLK) and one path fixture (PAL105-BLK) were released. &nbsp;The demand was astronomical for these, so they added more. &nbsp;A LOT more! &nbsp;The line has expanded to:<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aaddf2bf4\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img class=\"tve_image wp-image-6920\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6920\" width=\"690\" data-init-width=\"743\" height=\"464\" data-init-height=\"500\" title=\"Premium Black Overcoat\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Premium-Black-Overcoat.jpg\" data-width=\"690\" data-height=\"464\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-columns\" style=\"--tcb-col-el-width: 689.963;\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-row v-2 tcb-resized tcb--cols--3\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-col\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadc02bea\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadbd987e\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-6910\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6910\" width=\"131\" data-init-width=\"1080\" height=\"131\" data-init-height=\"1080\" title=\"Premium Black Overcoat-Up\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Premium-Black-Overcoat-Up-1.jpg\" data-width=\"131\" data-height=\"131\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadbda069\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadd2b888\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img class=\"tve_image wp-image-6917\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6917\" width=\"134\" data-init-width=\"1080\" height=\"134\" data-init-height=\"1080\" title=\"Premium Black Overcoat-Wall\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Premium-Black-Overcoat-Wall.jpg\" data-width=\"134\" data-height=\"134\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcb-flex-col\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadc02bf7\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">1. Bullet\/Up lights (4 styles!) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br class=\"\"><p \"\"=\"\" class=\"class=\">2. Flood\/Wash lights (Big and small!)<br>3. Down lights (Just one, but it\u2019s magnificent!)<br>4. Path hats and stems <br>&nbsp; &nbsp; (4 styles of hats, and 2 stem heights!)<br>5. Path kits <br>&nbsp; &nbsp; (China Hat and Contemporary \u201chockey stick\u201d style!)<br>6. In ground lights (5 styles!)<br>7. The new Mini Series fixtures!<br>8. Deck Post fixture<br>9. And lastly, which most of you have been waiting for: &nbsp; &nbsp; UNDERSTEPS! (both 4\u201d and 7\u201d!)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcb-flex-col\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadc2f03e\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadc33273\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img class=\"tve_image wp-image-6914 tcb-moved-image\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6914\" width=\"131\" data-init-width=\"1080\" height=\"131\" data-init-height=\"1080\" title=\"Premium Black Overcoat-Path\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Premium-Black-Overcoat-Path.jpg\" data-width=\"131\" data-height=\"131\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadc368c9\" style=\"\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadcc6075\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img class=\"tve_image wp-image-6916 tcb-moved-image\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6916\" width=\"130\" data-init-width=\"1080\" height=\"130\" data-init-height=\"1080\" title=\"Premium Black Overcoat-Down copy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Premium-Black-Overcoat-Down-copy.jpg\" data-width=\"130\" data-height=\"130\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18aadcc6953\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\t<p>Want to get a better idea of what is available? 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