Siteco In-ground luminaires are designed for projects where the light effect matters more than the luminaire itself. They sit flush in paving, gravel, concrete or lawn and are used to mark paths, uplight façades, trees and architectural details without adding visible poles or bulk to the design.

As part of Siteco’s outdoor portfolio, these in-ground fittings follow the same logic as their street and area lighting: durable housings, high-efficiency LED engines and long lifetimes with documented performance, aimed at infrastructure, city, retail and public space projects. On exterior projects that mix residential, commercial and public spaces, planners often split in-ground fittings by role. Cost-sensitive paths and driveways can be covered with spectrum in ground luminaires, while design-led gardens, terraces and hotel entrances are frequently fitted with slv in ground luminaires. High-traffic plazas, campus routes and façade zones that demand long service life and precise optics are often built on rzb in ground luminaires or reference ranges such as philips in ground luminaires, and decorative residential or small commercial projects are usually completed with nowodworski in ground luminaires to keep the look consistent with the rest of the exterior lighting.

Construction and materials of Siteco In-ground luminaires

The long-term reliability of Siteco In-ground luminaires depends on a few core design choices:

Corrosion-resistant housings
- Die-cast aluminium or stainless-steel bodies with outdoor-grade powder coating or anodizing for protection against moisture, road salt and urban pollution
Sealed optical chamber
- High ingress protection (typically IP67 or above for in-ground optics) using O-ring gaskets, compression seals and correctly designed cable entries to keep dust and water away from LEDs and drivers.
Tempered or laminated glass covers
- Thick safety glass engineered for walk-over or drive-over use; surface treatments (serigraphy, micro-texture) help control glare and slip
Thermal management
- LED modules are thermally coupled to the housing so the entire body acts as a heat sink. This is essential in in-ground situations where ambient air flow is limited and temperatures can rise under sun or in sealed paving.
Pre-installation sleeves
- Many Siteco In-ground luminaires are installed into separate mounting cans cast into concrete or set in compacted gravel. This isolates the optical chamber from soil pressure and makes replacement easier without civil rework.

Taken together, these details are what differentiate a professional in-ground luminaire from decorative garden spikes – the goal is to keep water out, manage heat and handle decades of mechanical stress.

Optical concepts in Siteco In-ground luminaires

Because the light source sits at ground level, Siteco In-ground luminaires rely on careful optics to avoid glare and wasted light:

Narrow and very narrow beams
- Used to highlight columns, tall trees or vertical edges with precise accents.
Medium and wide beams
- Suitable for façade washing, low trees and general landscape accents.
Asymmetric distributions
- Allow light to “throw” in one direction only, ideal for path edges, wall grazing and step lighting without spilling backwards into windows or neighbouring plots.
Recessed light source placement
- LEDs are set back behind reflectors or lenses so the bright source is shielded from most viewing angles, improving visual comfort for pedestrians and drivers.
Colour temperatures and CRI
- Typical CCT options are warm white (2700–3000 K) for residential and hospitality spaces and neutral white (4000 K) for more functional city or campus environments.
- High CRI versions are used near entrances, public plazas and branded façades where material and colour perception matters.

The result is controlled light precisely where it’s needed, instead of bright “hot spots” on the ground and dark surroundings.

Range and families of Siteco In-ground luminaires

While Siteco doesn’t market a huge consumer garden range, their professional portfolio typically includes several families of Siteco In-ground luminaires tuned to different tasks: bankoflamps.com+1

Compact marker in-grounds
- Small round or square units used as orientation points along paths, terraces, decks and steps.
- Often low-power, with diffuse optics to avoid glare.
Architectural uplights
- Medium- to high-output fixtures for façades, columns, sculptures and trees.
- Available with multiple beam angles and tilt options for fine aiming on site.
Drive-over in-grounds
- Reinforced constructions with higher load ratings for driveways, car courts and service roads.
- Often integrated into wider Siteco street and area lighting concepts for coherent colour and control.

Across these families you’ll usually find multiple lumen packages, beam angles and colour temperatures, all leveraging Siteco’s LED platforms that typically offer efficacies in the roughly 100–150 lm/W range and long L80/B10 lifetimes.

Typical applications of Siteco In-ground luminaires

In real projects, Siteco In-ground luminaires are rarely used alone; they form part of a complete outdoor lighting concept:

Paths, promenades and plazas
- Marker rows along circulation routes to support bollards or mast luminaires.
- Edge lighting around seating islands, planters and water features.
Building façades
- Uplighting of façades, colonnades, entrance portals and signage.
- Often coordinated with Siteco mast or floodlight families to maintain a consistent visual identity around the building.
Landscape and trees
- Highlighting specimen trees, sculptural planting, retaining walls and rock features from ground level.
Stairs, ramps and level changes
- Marking edges and changes in level to improve safety and orientation, especially in public space or corporate campuses.
Driveways and forecourts
- Drive-over versions used as guidance markers, sometimes in combination with mast luminaires for the main lighting requirement.

Because they are visually discreet, Siteco In-ground luminaires are popular in architecture-led projects where equipment should not compete with the façade or landscape design.

IP, IK and load classes in Siteco In-ground luminaires

For in-ground gear, ratings are not just paperwork – they directly determine whether the installation survives:

Ingress protection
- Optical chambers in Siteco In-ground luminaires are typically IP67 or higher, meaning dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion.
- Cable entries and junction compartments must be treated as part of the IP system, not an afterthought.
Impact protection (IK)
- IK ratings (for example IK08 or above) indicate how well the glass and frame handle vandalism, dropped tools or stray wheels.
Load classes
- Walk-over: designed for pedestrians and light trolleys; ideal for terraces and garden paths.
- Drive-over: engineered for vehicles with pneumatic tyres; requires proper foundation slabs to transfer loads into the ground.

When selecting Siteco In-ground luminaires, always align these ratings with realistic usage: a luminaire installed in a plaza that occasionally takes delivery vans must be specified and installed as a drive-over fitting, not just a decorative marker.

Installation guidelines for Siteco In-ground luminaires

Even the best-designed Siteco In-ground luminaires can fail prematurely if installed like garden spikes. Key points for professional installation include:

Sub-base and drainage
- Provide a compacted gravel or drainage layer beneath the mounting sleeve so water can escape; avoid creating a “bucket” around the housing.
Use the correct sleeve or installation can
- Set sleeves into concrete or paving to the specified depth; ensure they are level before pouring or compacting.
- Keep internal volumes clean during construction to avoid concrete, sand or adhesive contaminating seals.
Cable management
- Use outdoor-rated cables and conduits suitable for direct burial.
- Place junction boxes in accessible, dry positions (e.g. underground boxes with appropriate IP rating), not inside the luminaire body.
Flush finish and alignment
- Adjust the sleeve so the top trim of the luminaire will sit flush with the final surface, with no lips or recesses that can collect water or create trip points.
Torque and sealing
- Tighten cover screws to the manufacturer’s torque values so gaskets compress correctly without being crushed.

Good civil preparation is what allows the Siteco hardware to deliver its specified IP, load and lifetime figures.

Controls and smart features in Siteco In-ground luminaires

Siteco invests heavily in smart control and interfaces for outdoor lighting, and Siteco In-ground luminaires are designed to integrate into that ecosystem:

Standard switching and dimming
- Many in-ground drivers support basic on/off control via contactors or time switches, and dimming via 1–10 V or DALI where specified.
Integration with Siteco iQ
- Siteco’s iQ platform and smart interfaces allow street and area luminaires to be networked, monitored and parameterised; in-ground units can be grouped within the same control architecture where appropriate.
Zoning and scenes
- In high-profile sites, in-ground luminaires for façades, trees and paths are often placed on separate control channels so they can be dimmed or switched independently (e.g. “evening façade” vs “night setback”).

Designing controls from the outset ensures that Siteco In-ground luminaires contribute to both the visual concept and the energy strategy.

How to specify Siteco In-ground luminaires for a project

When you add Siteco In-ground luminaires to a lighting schedule, it helps to treat them like any other technical luminaire and tick through a short list:

Define the role
- Orientation marker, tree uplight, façade wash, step marker or driveway guidance?
Set illuminance and distribution
- Decide the required lux levels on paths, walls or trees and pick beam angles and lumen packages accordingly.
Choose colour temperature and CRI
- Warm white for residential/hospitality atmospheres, neutral white for functional city or campus zones.
Confirm IP, IK and load class
- Match ratings to the real use case (pedestrian vs vehicle, public vs private, vandal-prone vs protected).
Check installation depth and soil conditions
- Ensure sufficient depth for sleeves and foundations, and identify any conflict with drainage, cabling or utilities.
Plan control integration
- Decide which groups will be dimmable, which will be simple on/off, and how they interact with other Siteco street or façade luminaires on site.

Recording all of this in the luminaire schedule (including exact Siteco order codes) makes procurement and installation straightforward and reduces on-site improvisation.

Maintenance and procurement of Siteco In-ground luminaires

Although LED and robust housings keep maintenance low, Siteco In-ground luminaires still need a minimal care plan and a smart purchasing strategy:

Routine cleaning
- Schedule periodic cleaning of cover glass and frames to remove dirt, moss, tyre marks and de-icing residues that can reduce light output or attack materials.
Regular inspection
- Check for cracked glass, loose trim rings, subsided paving or blocked drainage; address issues early before water reaches the optical chamber.
Electrical checks
- Verify gland tightness, earth continuity and protective devices as part of standard outdoor lighting maintenance.

On the procurement side:

Standardise on a small number of Siteco In-ground luminaires per client or site (e.g. one type for paths, one for façades, one drive-over type for vehicle areas) to simplify spares and documentation.
Store full product codes, beam angles, CCT and driver options in your ERP and lighting schedules so replacements are always like-for-like.
Keep a buffer stock of identical units or LED modules for high-visibility areas, so a damaged fitting can be swapped without changing the visual effect.

Handled this way, Siteco In-ground luminaires become a dependable, low-profile component of your outdoor lighting toolkit—supporting architecture and landscape with durable, precisely controlled light from ground level up.