LEDs are very different from all over forms of commonly encountered lighting. For the most part, industrial, commercial, and lighting consist of a glass bulb that is full of gas. Typically, some interaction between electricity inside the bulb and the bulb’s inner components produces light. That is a very, very generalized statement, but even so, […]
Continue ReadingMost shoppers are probably out looking for reasons that they should switch their aging HPS infrastructure over to LED lighting, or even looking for good deals on LED lights themselves. Yet here you are, looking for information about the different types of outdoor LED light fixtures you can use to replace those lights. Well, here’s […]
Continue ReadingIf you have ever heard of the term CFL but you aren’t sure what it means, it stands for compact fluorescent light. These aren’t just fancy words either, or buzzwords that are intended to imply significance where there is none that should rightfully be there. In fact, CFLs have a lot of advantages over the […]
Continue ReadingA disclaimer is in order because there is more than one type of dimmer light switch out there and some of them work differently. However, there are a few different processes by which most dimmer switches work that we will enter here. Originally, most light dimmers worked simply by lowering the current to the light […]
Continue ReadingIn case you were wondering, there are a ton of ways to improve the setting of your interior design, and lighting is really only one of them. The thing is, accent lighting and decorative light fixtures make a huge difference in the appearance and spirit of a location. Light touches everything and will impact factors […]
Continue ReadingHas that circular light bulb above your exam table or bench finally gone out? Perhaps it is failing to operate as it once did or it has diminished in brightness? If so, it’s probably time to replace it (or to replace the ballast, but that is another story) but you need to get to where […]
Continue ReadingMetal halide lamps are very useful forms of high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps that are widely used for the illumination of large outdoor spaces, often outside. Because of their high light output of very high-quality light and wide range of color temperatures, high-intensity discharge lamps are beloved among those who have a need to provide for […]
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If you’re looking for 8 foot LED bulbs then there’s a pretty good chance they aren’t for your den. In fact, there’s a fairly good chance that they are for a business or some industrial application and you aren’t just shopping around in your leisure for industrial lighting solutions. That means it’s probably a part […]
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Lots of parking lots are lit with HID bulbs like high-pressure sodium lamps, metal halide, and mercury vapor lamps. They are bright, relatively efficient, last a decently long time, and provide for great illumination over large areas. Admittedly, until several years ago they were the best option for large area lighting at the disposal of […]
Continue ReadingIf you are a homeowner and are making improvements to your home and grounds, including your landscaping and garden areas, then there are a couple of great reasons to add landscaping and other accent lighting to your outdoor spaces. As it turns out, they can add a measure of character to your spaces, but they […]
Continue ReadingUltraviolet light bulbs belong to a certain class of specialty bulbs that are reserved for a specific set of uses. As you will see through the use of this article, the majority of them are reserved for a specific use, the primary purpose of which is not even to provide illumination, which is bizarre, to […]
Continue ReadingAs a homeowner, you are constantly responsible for juggling a nearly impossible number of to-do tasks in your daily life. The chores keep coming and coming, and chores don’t get removed from the list, they just keep getting added. Compounding matters is the reality that you have to pay the bills as well – so […]
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