March 21, 2010
- The Next Generation Of Energy Efficient Bulbs
Conventional incandescent light bulbs, which includes halogen bulbs, turn barely more than ten percent of their energy input into visible light. They function by heating a metal filament to almost melting point and most of the input energy is, as you might expect, lost in the form of heat. It would therefore be understating things somewhat to describe them as not exactly efficient at doing the very thing they are supposed to do
February 12, 2010
- Technology - What's It Ever Done For Us?
There's a pretty good argument to be made that the ills of the world are due to modern technology. The combustion engine, electric lighting, powered flight, mass produced products. These and many other such things have all resulted in depleting natural resources and causing pollution quite literally on an industrial scale.
November 1, 2009
- How To Easily Move Over To LED Lighting
It is common knowledge these days that the days of incandescent lighting are severely numbered and that LED is now expected to dominate (over CFL technology) in the race towards environmentally sound and low-cost lighting. But for the average person a big question is how to get started with LED?
October 18, 2009
- Home Lighting - Under Cabinet Lighting
You may wonder what it is that makes your friend's kitchen feel so cozy and romantic when you were visiting and the high gloss cabinets even had something you couldn't quite put your finger on then you need not look further for your answer than under cabinet lighting. If this is the effect you desire for your kitchen the fix is simple. You need to install some LED under cabinet lighting fixture which you can do yourself.
September 29, 2009
- How to Ensure Efficiency of Fluorescent Lights
It is generally well known that fluorescent lights are more energy efficient and also that lower energy use results in lower electrical bills. However, there are still some questions about fluorescent lights that nag at consumers. These questions include whether or not to leave them on all the time and if it is a problem to have too many in one area. This article will address those issues.
September 21, 2009
- LED Lighting - Leading The Way For A Greener Future
Every month we hear of another great way to use LED lighting, which is quickly becoming more popular because of the reduced consumption of electricity and money saved as a result. This is why consumers just wait for new products from manufacturers so that there is yet another way that LED lights can help to reach the goal of a green future. However, LED lighting has other advantages like a long lifespan, energy efficiency, no distorted tint and it does not produce heat or attract bugs.
September 19, 2009
- LED Lighting For A Greener Future
Since it is getting more popular all the time because of the enormous energy savings on electricity it seems we are constantly hearing of more and more uses for LED lighting. Manufacturers are always coming out with new uses and that they are helping in a greener future is great. A long lifespan, no distorted tint, energy efficient and a great bonus, does not attract bugs.
September 12, 2009
- No Waste In This Light Bulb
Today it seems you are hearing a great deal about helping the planet and saving energy and going "green". It is wonderful to see that people are concerned about energy consumption and new technology is slowly becoming more environmentally friendly and one area of this is the light bulb.
August 18, 2009
- Increase Kitchen Functionality by Adding Under Cabinet Lighting
Although the kitchen is a frequently used room in practically every home, it is also usually not as pleasant as people want it to be. Important is that a kitchen has a pleasant atmosphere, as well as sufficient lighting and easy to use. Lighting is important when working in the kitchen and if you want to improve your kitchen there are several things you can do.
August 15, 2009
- History of Fluorescent Lighting
Fluorescent lighting has been around for more than 150 years. The research and development of the technology is due to the hard work of many brilliant inventors and scientists. If you'd like to know more about the history of fluorescent lights, then read onward.
August 14, 2009
- The Advantages of Using Fluorescent Lighting
One option for electric lighting is fluorescent light. This technology is based upon the chemical reactions of neon gas and mercury which cause phosphor to glow and emit visible light. The degree of illumination is dependent upon the amount of energy supplied, but the light is substantial enough that it makes a great light for any home. This article will provide you with more information on fluorescent lights.
August 10, 2009
- How To Save Money With Low Energy Lighting
There are several good reasons to consider installing low energy light bulbs, chief among them being that you can save serious sums of money, you can help to reduce global warming and, thanks to legislation banning incandescent light bulbs, you don't really have a choice.
August 6, 2009
- Some Hard Facts About Low Energy Light Bulbs
There are many reasons to start moving to low energy light bulbs, not the least being that you can save a great deal of money, you can genuinely help fight against global warming, and at the end of the day you don't have a choice since legislation to ban incandescent bulbs is beginning to really take effect.
July 11, 2009
- Update Your Light Fixtures If You Want to Sell Your Home Faster
Do you ever realize that it is possible your home might not be selling because of the light fixtures you have? In many cases the difference of getting an offer or having potential buyers pass by on your home can simply depend on changing the light fixtures.
- What to Know About Mood Lighting
Lighting can be setup so that it creates a certain atmosphere and this is known as mood lighting. A mood can be set by simply turning off the lights and using candles, but by taking advantage of and combining various types of lighting you can create a different feel for each room of your home.
July 9, 2009
- Task Lighting For Your Home
Simply put, a good quality of lighting that illuminates a work area adequately enough for you to see what you are doing without any strain is called task lighting. Task lighting in a home can be very useful, particularly in bathrooms, kitchens, workshops, home offices and even garages. However, living rooms and bedrooms can also benefit from task lighting. Installation of task lighting should be considered for any area of work that good lighting is required.
- Rustic Lighting Fixtures
Many people nowadays are into the rustic lifestyle and therefore decorate their home in a corresponding style. In these homes you will often see a theme like that in a hunting lodge with stuffed trophy mounts, tons of bear and deer collectibles all over and wooden furniture. The hardwood floors will have rugs on them and family life will be centered around the fireplace. Although a rustic home may appear to be an outdoor person's dream that does not mean that the rustic style is not without modern amenities, such as lighting.
July 6, 2009
- Easily Installing Your New Chandelier
While shopping at their local lighting fixture store many people will see a great chandelier and decide to purchase it for their home. However, after coming back home the problem of installation arises and that is when the buyer realizes that they have no idea of how to hook up the light fixture. Another scenario is that you may receive a chandelier as a gift and it will just stay sealed in its box for years since nobody can install it. There is also good reason to not install a chandelier if you have no clue how, since it is extremely dangerous working with electricity. When installing lighting fixtures, if you do not have any experience, it would be best to hire an electrician for the job. It is in fact actually possible to electrocute yourself if you accidentally made a mistake.
- Save Money By Replacing Halogen Spot Lights With LED Equivalents
Normally you would expect an article like this to begin with some anodyne waffle by way of introduction before eventually getting round to presenting a vaguely plausible argument in support of the title. However, I don't have the time right now and frankly don't see the need either. The facts speak for themselves, so let's start by assaulting you with a load of numbers.
July 1, 2009
- Hiring Electricians to Help You Install Your Chandelier
So you've bought a new chandelier and you're just about ready to install it yourself. You think about throwing a party and showing it off to your friends and relatives. You think about their faces as they gaze up in admiration while they sigh and praise you for your beautiful taste in decorations. You fantasize about all that while you start to unwrap it from its box and prepare to assemble the parts. And then that's when it hits you. You forgot to take into account the fact that it uses electricity.
