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Sunday, April 1, 2012

Nautical Bathroom Lighting

Ideas for Bathroom lighting come in a lot of styles. Either you are completely redoing your bathroom in a new house or just changing the light fixtures in the bathroom to sell your house, you can easily find a wide range of lighting accessories and ideas to choose from. If you are thinking of changing the theme of your bathroom, then try considering nautical bathroom design. It is among the most popular bathroom design themes. Nautical bathroom lighting options are an excellent way of complementing the nautical theme.

Nautical bathroom lighting ideas and accessories are a great and efficient way of adding color to your bathroom. Once you are done with the painting of the bathroom in one of the colors (different shades of greens and blues) related to the nautical theme, you can then start planning on the lighting fixtures and lighting equipment needed for the bathroom. The different types of nautical bathroom lighting available in the market are - large oval ships bulkhead, oval ships bulkhead, wheelhouse angel wall lamp, wheelhouse wall lamp, wheelhouse flush lamp, etc.

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While considering these lighting options, do check how easy it is to clean them, since, you would need to clean them occasionally in order to maintain their look. Depending on to which extent you wish to light the bathroom, you can pick the lighting fixtures. If you choose chrome fixtures, you just need to wipe them often with a polish or a spray, in order to keep them shining. While purchasing the lighting equipment, find out whether they are resistant to the steamy atmosphere in the bathroom, otherwise, they may get damaged when exposed to the steam in the bathroom.

Many expensive fixtures are not steam resistant; hence always confirm that before you install them. Once you are done with the nautical bathroom lighting installation, you can then work on the accessories that complement the nautical theme. For instance, you can purchase large sea shells that can be used in place of soap holders; you can choose a shower curtain that is related to the theme of the ocean or beach. Another inexpensive way of decorating the bathroom with this theme in an inexpensive way is by filling a decorating beautiful jar with seashell shaped soaps or bath salts from sea, which are available in a wide range of colors.

You can even find small light fixtures that are similar in shape to the aquatic life in ocean, such as the start fish shaped fixtures, etc; this complements the nautical theme beautifully. You can even add decor accentuating the nautical theme. For instance, you can find a compass clock that gels into the nautical theme. Using nautical bathroom lighting is the best way of completing the nautical theme. Nautical theme based bathrooms are a great way of creating a calming atmosphere that can be enjoyed by everyone who enjoys spending time at the beach. Try the nautical bathroom lighting fixtures along with the nautical theme in your bathroom and find the difference for yourself!!

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Saturday, February 18, 2012

How To Decorate A Tree With Outdoor Lighting For Christmas

If you have a tree in your yard or garden then why not create a little Christmas holiday magic by decorating it with lights! The easiest way to apply the Christmas lights to your tree is by beginning at the bottom and then follow these instructions:

Before you get up a ladder and start throwing lights over your tree, you'll want to take a step back and actually test that the lights are in good condition and fully working. This is especially important if they are lights that you've owned for a few years and have been stored away in your loft or in a damp garage. Also, it should go without saying that the lights you use must be suitable for outdoors use.

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Assuming the lights are in good working order, next figure out how you will get the power to the tree. Make sure you use a weatherproof extension chord and secure it in position near to the tree. Be sure to take safety precautions with the chord to avoid the risk of tripping.

Now, you can start stringing the lights onto the tree starting at the bottom. It won't be necessary to cover every single branch, as that would require a lot of lights, but do try to achieve an even coverage so that the overall shape of the tree is covered.

If needed, add further lighting strings to complete the tree, being sure to make each connection safe and waterproof.

Using more than 3 sets of lights with one extension chord is not recommended as there could be a higher risk of an electrical fault or fire occurring. It is advisable to use a circuit breaker to reduce the risk of damage in the event of a power surge or short circuit.

If you are looking to add some Christmas lighting magic to smaller plants or shrubbery then consider using net lighting. This is generally easier to use when covering small bushes or plants and gives a uniform coverage which makes it simple to get great results.

How To Decorate A Tree With Outdoor Lighting For Christmas

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Friday, February 10, 2012

Upgrade Your RV With LED Lighting

If you do a lot of boondocking (no hookups while camping), then you know battery life is one of the most important things you must plan for, especially if you have a small battery bank. One great way to save a lot of power is to convert your existing incandescent lighting to LED lighting. LED stands for light emitting diode and provides light in a very different way than incandescent or fluorescent lighting sources. The biggest benefit for a boondocker is that LEDs require very little power to operate, so you won't have to be so conscious of switching off lights when you don't need them.

Just how much power can you save by going LED? In a typical travel trailer of say 27 feet with a super slide and a couple of bunk beds, you may have upwards of 20+ 12 watt incandescent bulbs. If you were to have all of these on at one time, you would be drawing around 20 amps of DC power. In a few hours, your single group 24 12-volt battery would be near dead. Even if you had two batteries, you wouldn't have much left to finish out a 2-day weekend without a battery recharge.

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Now if you were to replace every interior incandescent bulb in this fictitious travel trailer with a 24 LED array warm color lamp, each drawing 190 mA, the total power consumption drops to 3.8 amps, over 5 times less power consumption. You wouldn't likely replace every incandescent bulb with a 24 LED array lamp but you could and if you did, you would be using 5 times less power, even if you had every light switched on.

There are several different routes you can take when doing the LED lighting mod: individual lights, such as a night or reading light, all or some interior lights, interior and exterior, storage compartments, etc. Much will depend on you budget and coolness factor you are trying to achieve. Replacing every incandescent bulb may just break your piggy bank, but doing a few can still help save some battery power.

Using a single LED for a night light, like in the bathroom, can be a real life saver. Well, it may not save your life but if you have to get up at 2am to go, you won't be blinded by the light and you should be able to go right back to sleep. A single LED connected through a SPST toggle switch mounted on the bathroom light fixture can provide just enough light to do your business.

Perhaps you just want to change a few lights out, like the lights over your bed, that are generally too bright to read by. There are direct replacement LED lamps that require no modification to the lighting fixture, other than swapping bulbs. For this type of LED lamp, use the "warm white" type. The cool white LEDs provide a bluish tint to the light color and may not appeal to your reading tastes. The warm white LEDs provide a yellowish light color very similar to that of a normal incandescent bulb.

If you plan on replacing the main lights inside the RV and have the type of fixtures that contain two bulbs with a switch in the middle, you can replace just one of the bulbs to reduce cost. This way you not only save money, but you also can still provide more light when you need it by switching on the second bulb. For this case, you should consider LEDs that have a wide beam angle, at least 120 degrees. This is the angle at which light is projected from the lamp. The wider the better if you're trying to light up a large area. These lamps are typically configured in a flat package with many LEDs, as many as 36 in some cases. They simply affix to the fixture with Velcro and plug in just like a standard bulb.

Another cool LED mod is to fit a LED rope light under your RVs countertop. Many upscale RVs have this feature as a standard option but there is no reason you can't have this classy look either. First, have someone help you test fit the rope for length, ensuring you have enough for the whole countertop. Then get some double-sided tape and stick it to the cabinet or under the countertop where you want the rope to run. If you have any left over rope, drill a hole the size of the rope's diameter and run the excess through the hole. Just stick the rope to the tape and press firmly. You can also add a switch to control the rope power as well.

A step light is also another easy LED mod that consumes very little power. If you forget to turn it off, you don't have to worry since it can be on for days and still be easy on your battery. You can use a courtesy light or an amber side marker light. These mount with a couple of screws to the underside of the stairwell. Power can be run to an inconspicuous switch inside. Some even have light sensors so they can automatically turn on when it gets dark and turn off in the morning.

Outside compartments are also a great candidate for LED lights. These can be powered through a pin switch so that when you open the compartment door, the light turns on, and then off when you close the door. The color of the LED light is not so important as is the placement of the light. Compartments are usually rectangular in shape, so try and place the LEDs near the corners of the compartment. This way, you will get the most light to all parts of the storage area.

Finally, upgrading your RVs exterior lighting can make for a very clean look as well as improve safety going to the road. LED porch, marker, clearance, backup, turn, and running lights are all candidates for LED replacement. Fortunately for you, many companies, like Bargman for example, now make direct replacement fixtures that include everything you need to perform the upgrade. Just be sure to budget enough since total exterior lighting replacement can run in to the hundreds of dollars.

Tip: LED brake/tail lamps may not work with some older thermal flasher units found on some vehicles. An LED brake/tail lamp will require an electronic flasher/blinker unit which is commonly available at your local auto parts store. Just ask for the electronic equivalent of your thermal flasher.

Upgrade Your RV With LED Lighting

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

How to Replace T8 Or T12 Lights With New Energy Efficient T5 Lighting

T5 compact lighting has given T8 and T12 users an energy efficient option to fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent lights can be used in many ways and places but are most commonly found in offices, schools, hospitals, warehouses, and retail spaces. Regular fluorescent lights or T8 and T12 are now becoming obsolete. The new T5's are 16mm wide, almost half the size of T12 lights. This makes them much thinner then regular fluorescent lights. Manufacturers created the T5 line to compete in the compact fluorescent lighting market. T5 bulbs reduce consumption of power by about 50% while still providing the same output of light as regular fluorescent lights.

Luckily manufacturers have also come up with an easy way to change out existing T8 and T12 bulbs for T5 bulbs using conversion kits. These kits allow you to use T5 bulbs in existing strip light fixtures. You can choose to remove the existing strip light fixtures and replace them with T5 specific fixtures.

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How does the energy efficiency aspect breakdown? A 35 watt T5 bulb can replace a 58 watt T12 bulb and still supply the same amount of light. This is how they calculated the average 50% energy savings. A T5 light bulb usually lasts at least 15,000 hours losing only about 5% output in its life. A T8 light bulb usually lasts about 9,000 hours but it loses about 20% output in its life. T5 light bulbs will not need to be replaced as often as T8 and T12 bulbs so they will need less maintenance and save you money on that department also.

Although T5 lights cost more than T8 and T12 lights do, the conversion kits can save you about 70% of the cost of actually replacing the fixtures. The T5 conversion kits can easily be installed right along with the bulbs. Clip-on reflectors can also be used with T5 lighting to enhance the fixtures light output.

Replacing and updating your existing fixtures to T5 standards is fairly simple thanks to conversion kits. T5 kits will cost more initially but will save you money in the long run. Thanks to the manufacturers of T5 fluorescent bulbs, making the change to energy efficiency is a painless and simple move.

How to Replace T8 Or T12 Lights With New Energy Efficient T5 Lighting

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Proper Lighting For a Jewelry Store

Proper store lighting can attract more customers to any establishment, help sell more product, and strengthen a store's image. Many designers argue that the most important element of a store's design may be its lighting. Unfortunately, lighting is often the most neglected component of store design.

When choosing the lighting for any store or display cases, here are a few ideas to keep in mind.

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Ceiling Height: The height of a store's ceiling is one of the most important factors that goes into a plan for lighting a jewelry store in such a way that the merchandise looks spectacular. As the source of light moves farther away from the merchandise the power and intensity of the light diminishes. Stores with higher ceilings (over 9') face some challenges with lighting. Stores with ceiling that are taller either have to use more lights that are spaced closer together to illuminate a showcase or bring the light source closer by dropping down a track or using a pendant.

Color: The color of light is measure in Kelvin (temperature). The higher the temperature (Kelvin) reading the cooler the color of light and the lower the temperature the warmer the color. For example a light that is 3000K would be a warmer color and a light that is 4000K would be a cooler light. As the temperature of light gets too high (over 4200K) the color of the light begins to take on a blue quality. Lights that are in the 5500K to 6500K will look "blue" to the eye.

Bulb Life/Quality: How long a bulb is expected to last is based upon its "rated life". The better bulbs have a rated life in excess of 10,000 hours. The quality of a bulb can also be measured by its CRI (Color Rendition Index). The higher the CRI of a bulb the better the quality of the light that it projects will be. CRI numbers over 80 signify a very high quality of light. CRI numbers over 90 signify an exemplary quality of light.

Power of Light: The power of a bulb is measured in lumens. The amount of light that is generated is measured in Lux or, more commonly, in foot-candles ("fc"). The higher the lumens the higher the amount of foot-candles that will be generated by the bulb.

Different Light Sources: There are three main sources of light that are used in Jewelry stores. They are (1) Ceramic Metal Halide (2) Halogen (3) Fluorescent. LED technology is being used more and more but is still far behind the main three. The best source of lighting for jewelry is still Ceramic Metal Halide. This is due to its qualities. They are energy efficient, powerful (lumens over 6000), come in warm and cool colors (3000K to 4200K) has excellent CRI (over 80 and in most cases over 90 CRI) and can provide foot-candles that can exceed 400. Halogens are hot, have lower CRI's, do not maintain their color over the life of the bulb and are about a quarter to a third of power of a ceramic metal halide. Fluorescents are energy efficient but do not project enough power to be useful in a jewelry store when it comes to illuminating merchandise.

LED's are the "buzz" but they have limitations and problems. LED technology is constantly changing. An LED fixture you buy today is (as in the case of a personal computer) will be outdated within a year. Keeping a consistent color of the LED over time can be problematic due to the changes in LED technology. LED's can make jewelry look great inside of the showcase but are not powerful enough to be placed over the case where the sale is actually made. Due to this limitation, a different source of light is required above the showcase such as ceramic metal halide or halogen. This is where the problems occur. What happens is that there are two different sources of light each making a piece of jewelry look different. As an example ... a customer see's a piece of jewelry inside of a showcase being lit by an LED strip. They ask to have the salesperson take it out for them to see it. It is taken out and is now over the glass being illuminated by a DIFFERENT light source which makes the piece look different. The customer begins to wonder if the lighting inside the case is there to "trick" them into thinking the jewelry looks good. As sales are finalized on the "glass" having a light source that makes the jewelry look the same inside the case as it does above the case is crucial to closing a sale.

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(1) Most designers who understand the proper way to light a jewelry store will tell you that you light "for diamonds" and the rest of your merchandise will survive do just fine AND that if you light for gold your diamonds will die. Diamonds require a bright white light that provides enough power to make them sparkle. Diamonds should be shown under lights that are in the 4000 -4200K range. This provides a beautiful white color that stops short of taking on blue color qualities. Gold and warmer colored stones look the best under warmer colored lights 3000K to 3500K. However, if a store is going to use a single color of light throughout its showcases then the adage of "lighting for diamonds" is the way to proceed.

(2) Make certain that lighting is powerful enough to produce a minimum of 200fc. Having light that is less than 200fc is universally agreed to be lower than the minimum amount of light to properly light jewelry, especially diamonds. Readings of between 200 and 400fc is the optimum amount of light power over a showcase depending on the store owner's personal preference as to the amount of light that they think looks best.

(3) Have ambient or general lighting be warmer and less powerful than the lighting over the showcases. The human eye is attracted to brighter light. If the general lighting in a store is the same color and power as that over the showcases then there will be nothing to attract the customers to the showcases and the store will have a cold non-inviting feel to it. By having the general (ambient) lighting less powerful (about 75fc) and of a warmer color (between 2500 and 300K) the lighting over the merchandise will stand out and attract the customer to the cases.

(4) When lighting a window display that has natural sunlight shining into it use twice the amount of light that would be commonly used over a showcase in order to combat the power of the sun.

When upgrading lighting the trend is commonly a change from Halogen technology. Customers who are using Halogen and who switch to ceramic metal halide will notice an immediate difference in the quality and power of the light, the decrease in heat and the remarkable change that it makes to their merchandise.

Things to consider when choosing the type of lighting:

Track: This provides the most versatility as fixtures can be moved and repositioned with ease. If merchandise is moved from case to case or showcases are moved track lighting provides the store owner with the most options.

Recessed: This provides the sleekest look. The limitations are that the store owner will be limited in their ability to add or decrease light as well as limitations with moving merchandise and showcases around inside of the store. Once a recessed light is installed the cost to add or take away lighting becomes a large expense as electricians are required to remove/move lighting as well as the issues involved with repairing the holes in the ceiling where the recessed fixture was installed.

Pendants: Pendants are a great way to bring a light source closer to the showcases where the ceilings are high and the store owners do not want to spend the money required to add additional lights to compensate for high ceilings.

Inside of Showcase Lighting: Having lighting inside of a showcase can really add sparkle and glitter to your jewelry. The best lighting for inside a case is LED. Be careful though when choosing the LED to make sure that the color of the light is not blue (5500K = color range). Having one color shining on your merchandise inside the case and a different color shining on your merchandise above the case has the real potential to lose a sale. Stores do not want their customers to be attracted to how jewelry and diamonds looks inside only to have it look different on top of the glass where the sale is actually closed. Customers will think that stores are trying to trick them through the use of fancy lighting.

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Outdoor Step Lighting

Outdoor step lighting is a great way to light your stair cases so that guests can easily find their way up to your front door or onto your deck in the dark. You have several choices for where you might want to install your step lights, and a few choices about what kind of light fixtures you want. The overall purpose is to make sure your steps are lighted properly to avoid falls and slips.

There are some stop lights that are meant to be installed in the ground at the bottom of the staircase and pointing up so that the entire set of stairs is illuminated, but these are not very common. The vase majority of step lighting choices are recessed lights. This means that the light is installed recessed into the step or riser so that all the electronics are hidden from view and just the plastic or glass that covers the bulb is visible. The light fixture will be flush with the surface it is recessed into.

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Within the category of recessed lighting, there are a few choices. First, you can have fixtures with a smooth and clear covering so that the entire light is visible. Another choice is a grate like covering over the light bulb so that the stream of light is more filtered and directed in one direction. Carrying that concept a step further is the domed recessed light. Domed lights might have a clear covering over the bulb and they might not. The light is forced to shine in one direction by a dome that covers one half of the bulb.

Because you want the outdoor step lights to be as bright as possible, you need to run wiring for each individual light to the transformer so they do not have to share the available voltage. Most recessed outdoor step lights have a small hole in the casing to allow the wires to leave the light fixture and make their way to the transformer. If you have access to the underside of your steps, it will be easy to run the wiring under the stairs where it can remain out of sight. If you do not have that luxury, then you might have to hide wires under railings or behind rungs in the staircase railing.

If you want to avoid having to run wires at all, then you might consider solar lighting as an option. Solar lights capture energy from sunlight with solar collecting panels and then store that energy in a battery that in turn powers an LED. LED lights are not as bright as regular bulbs, but that is alright when you are only trying to offer a little light for your stairs.

Once you have chosen the type of step lighting you want, you need to think about where you will install it. You can install recessed lights in either the step or the riser. The rise is the more popular choice for several reasons. First, you can direct the light onto each individual step with either grate or domed light fixtures. In addition, having the step light on the riser protects the fixture from both people stepping on it and the elements so they will last longer.

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Outdoor Lighting

Three Types of Outdoor Lighting

The three commonly used types of outdoor lighting are mains powered, low voltage, and solar. In some industrial applications, e.g. building sites, a voltage between mains and 12V is used. In the UK, where the normal mains is 240V, this is commonly 110V. The reasons for this are mainly that it is less dangerous in risky areas, while still giving reasonably strong lighting. There is also the advantage that theft of bulbs and other equipment is deterred, since they do not work properly off normal mains.

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Mains Powered Outdoor Lighting

This gives the brightest light, and is almost always used for security lighting, or where bright light is needed outside. However, because mains cable is needed to power the lights, it must be well protected. If the light is wall mounted and the cable comes straight out of the wall this is no problem. If the cable is to be buried underground, armoured cable must be used, as a spade could easily go through ordinary mains cable. (Armoured cable is three or four core cable, with good insulation, and covered with strong steel strands wrapped around. Because the protection is stranded, it can be cut with normal cable cutters. Three core cable - live, neutral and earth - is used in most domestic installations, four core is used when a three phase supply is in use.) All light fittings must be suitable for outdour use, i.e. protected against water, and earthed, unless made all of plastic or rubber.

Domestic mains powered light fittings can vary from 40 watts up to at least 1000 watts floodlamps. The latter are only used if a very large area is needed to be lit up like daylight. Most gardens will be amply illuminated by a maximum of 500 watts for security and 40 to 100 watts for lighting up a small area such as a doorway. Low energy bulbs can be used in many outdoor lights, and are certainly advisable if the light is to be left on for any length of time. Specialist low energy bulbs, such as the yellow sodium lamps, used in much street lighting, usually require light fittings specially designed to take them. Photocells can be used to automatically switch lights on and off at dusk and dawn, and some light fittings come with these built in. Similarly PIR detectors switch lights on when someone approaches, and these are often built in to security lights. Photocells and PIR detectors are also available as separate, stand alone units, which can be connected to one or more light fittings.

Low Voltage Garden Lighting

This type of lighting gives less bright light than mains, but it is often still good enough to light up a path, bedding area, or even useful practical light if there are enough lights and they are near enough to where the light is wanted. The main advantage is they all work off a mains transformer, which plugs into a mains socket, but drops the voltage to (usually) 12V. This will still cause the lights to fail if someone puts a spade through the cable, for example, but the person will not be electrocuted. 12V is quite safe, so no special protection is needed for the cable.

Solar Powered Garden Lighting

Solar lights are the dimmest outside lights, but the LED bulbs are getting brighter all the time. They are usually used for effects in gardens, or to light the edges of a path. They are no use for practical lighting. Their big advantage is that no wiring is necessary. They work off power from the sun, and just need to be stuck in the ground (most come with a spike for doing this).

These work by light operating a solar panel during the day, to charge up a rechargeable battery. A photocell switches on an LED light bulb during darkness and this is powered from the charged up battery. During summer the light will generally last all night, but in winter it may not last more than a few hours. The light depends on the battery quality and capacity. If a solar light fails, goes dim or does not last very long, it usually means the rechargeable battery needs replacing.

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Best Outdoor Security Lighting - Protect Your Business From Criminal Invasion

Outdoor lighting for commercial facilities is a first-line defense against criminal invasions. Proper illumination of the parking lots, pathways, and other nearby areas discourages activities like violent attacks or burglaries. What's good about it is that the best outdoor security lighting systems are offered at an affordable price.

Business owners should make it to a point to invest on the best outdoor lighting available for their business establishments. According to reports, criminal activities were most likely to happen on areas that are dark or with poor lighting. Besides the common concern of burglary, the safety of the employees is also at stake here. However, you should also be aware that purchasing cheap and low quality lighting products will not guarantee the best performance.

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The performance of outdoor security fixtures will also depend on the type of bulb used. With the recent environmental concerns and government regulations, incandescent or halogen and mercury vapor light bulbs are now prohibited and takes effect this 2010. A greater substitute to incandescent is the HID (halogen intensity discharge) lights. This type of bulb gives higher intensity of light and lasts up to ten times longer than the ordinary light bulb. This is ideal in security lighting fixtures because it assists people to get a clearer and better identification of things or persons at extreme distances.

Another feature to take note of in a security system is the amount of glare it produces. Actually, glare can really prevent people from seeing clearly, thus helping criminals in doing their malicious intents. To prevent this, you can place a protective covering or lamp-shaped casing that will perfectly conceal the bulb.

Great outdoor security lighting should be able to supply light to all areas including the building structure, boundary walls, parking lots, and other outside structures.

If you're concerned with the electricity cost of lighting several buildings, solar powered lighting fixture is an effective and cheaper source of security lighting. There are several manufacturers out there that offer high-quality solar lighting products, which also give out the same performance as its electric counterpart. Also, this is a great way to help the environment because its power comes from a natural source, which is the sun.

Every commercial unit should at least have a decent security lighting system - this will greatly help in the smooth operation of their business. In fact, the best outdoor security lighting doesn't need to be overly expensive in order for it to work.

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Saturday, December 10, 2011

External Lighting

Today's home owners are more and more willing to invest in purchasing outdoor lighting items, since they can be used to improve the general look of a house as well as incorporate the outdoor with the indoor living space. Improving the external house design is not a matter of luxury anymore, as weather conditions and contemporary house designs permit people to experience the outdoors again as it being an important part of their home.

Outdoor house designers support that contemporary decks, patios and yards have as much thought put into their décor and ambiance as the house itself. Thus, selecting the right type of lighting should be part of improving the living quality of a person as well as enhancing the retail value of the house itself. So, it is extremely important now to choose the right external lamps and place them adequately in a porch or garden area.

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However, there is a tip, no home owner should forget when purchasing outdoor lamps. Since usually the area that needs to be lightened is much bigger than that of a indoor house room, and because walls do not exist to reflect the beams of light and keep it contained into a single room, choosing the appropriate fixture is as important as purchasing the right style of lamp. Finding the correct size of an external lamp though, can be rather tricky. The most common mistake made is to purchase fixtures that are too small for the selected external house area. For that reason it is advised to select fixtures that are suitable for the area you wish to light and are sized proportionately in order to best serve their lighting purpose. If one is considering of choosing a lamp for the outdoor area of a house door, for example, it is wise to use a fixture that is based on the height of that specific door. Single lanterns should be about 1/3 of the door's height, while a pair of lanterns can be ¼ of the height of the door.

Two general rules one has to follow when selecting lamps for outdoor use, is to mount the lamps at eye level or slightly higher and be sure that the fixtures selected are large enough to be noticed from a distance. Since, today's outdoor lighting incorporates much more than just safety and security concerns, the overall look and décor of a house depends on the proper external lamps selection. Walk through your favorite neighborhood and you will discover plenty of good ideas of outdoor lighting. Avoid purchasing the wrong size lamps just because they are on sale. It is much wiser to consider the particular needs of your house and outdoor activities, as well as your house "look and feel" effect. Illuminating the wrong area or even your neighbor's garage door is not an option. Ask for experts' advice if you want to be on the safe side, but if your budget does not allow you these types of services, your local outdoor lighting salesman will be more than willing to visit your premises and offer you the best deal for your outdoor space. Search the offered designs, compare prices and browse other people's homes and the final effect will be the one you intended.

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Cheap Outdoor Lighting - A Few Guidelines

Cheap Outdoor Lighting can easily be sourced today but there are a few things you should be aware of before you make that purchase. Get off to the right start and choose wisely, it will save you money in the long term.

Today the are many great sources of discount outdoor lights and this can be a great way to brighten up your home on a budget. The problem is not so much where to find the bargains, but which are the most suitable bargains in the long term. There is not much sense in saving a little money now and having to replace the lighting next year. To help make that choice consider a few things.

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Cheap Doesn't Have to Be "CHEAP"

Cheap is often associated with poor quality, but this does not have to be the case. Look for discounted lines of outdoor lights, or last seasons designs. Quite often you can get great offers on quality outdoor lighting by asking for any older stock or ex display models. Online sources such as Amazon or E-Bay often have new but discontinued lines, or indeed nearly new items or products with damaged packaging. Think outside of your local DIY store and you will be amazed at what is on offer.

What Is Good Quality Outdoor Lighting?

When choosing outdoor lights always consider will this unit last a decent length of time. Remember that unlike indoor lighting units, these lights will be exposed to the elements and all they throw at them. Plastic will most likely deteriorate over time, try to get all metal units. Look at the seals around cable entry points and around the glass parts of the light, will they protect the bulb from the weather? Think long term, saving a few dollars now may not be the best option try to get the best quality you can afford.

Don't Compromise On Safety.

Poor outdoor lights can be a serious health risk, remember the dangers of electricity. Check the documentation of any light you buy. Most countries have strict safety standards that must be documented in the packaging. If you are buying cheap imported goods from a questionable source, check for some information about safety standards - if there is nothing there, chances are they do not meet the requirements and you may be buying a whole lot of trouble.

Cheap can indeed be good if you take a little care. Think long term, think safety and always have electrical installations carried out by a qualified tradesman. Never let your quest for cheap outdoor lighting lead to a fatal mistake.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Outdoor Lighting - Discover the Many Benefits of Outdoor Lights

One of the easiest ways to add some much needed ambiance to your home is through the installation of outdoor lighting. There are many different ways that you can use outdoor lighting around your home. The most common use for outdoor lighting is that it can provide an added security feature to your home. These lights that are used for security around your home will most of the time be motion activated and will turn on when they are triggered by something or someone moving past. These lights can help keep your home and the surrounding area safe when you are both home and away.

Another use for outdoor lighting is to do just that; provide light. For example, if you are outside grilling on the back porch, you need some sort of light in order to see what you are doing. Without this kind of light you will not be able to see how the food is getting cooked. This means that you are guessing, and no one wants the person who is cooking their food to be guessing. This problem can be solved with simple light fixtures around the exterior of the home. In addition, putting these lights outside your home will allow you to be able to enjoy all the night time activities outside, such as swimming or hot tubs.

Lights Outdoor

There are many types of outdoor lights that you can use in a variety of ways. One of these types is called uplighting. This is where your fixtures are aimed upwards to accent and draw attention to specific areas of your home. Another type is downlighting. This type of lighting is used for putting a spotlight feature on certain designated areas around your home. Safety is a big concern for these lights. Zone lighting is another popular lighting form. This is where you will have various zones lit up around your home for such things as pools, gardens, flowers, plants, and other accentuated pieces.

There are some safety measures that you should take when doing this. First you should always have your wires in conduit, which encases them so that animals and the like will not be able to chew through them. Leave a little bit of wire around the fixtures so that in the event that you want to adjust them, you will be able to move them around freely.

Outdoor lights can be a wonderful thing to invest in. They will add so much more character to your home, and provide a whole new area for you to enjoy after the sun has gone down.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

LED Recessed Lighting - All Things Old Are New Again

Remember that 1970's style house you lived in once upon a time? Or perhaps you have just moved into one from that era? There are certain signature architectural clues left behind with every generation of home styles. One of the most recognizable from that particular time is the "can light" or recessed lighting, as it is now termed. Well as it happens with fashion and music, so it goes with bits of architecture - all things old are new again. You now have the option of utilizing these as LED recessed lighting applications with all the benefits of low energy consumption and cool burning technology. Or even better, add some recessed lighting if you do not have any at present.

You can retrofit the old ones with new fixtures in about an hour. Or, if electricity makes your hair stand on end, try out the latest inventions that allow you screw a new housing directly into the old for updated LED recessed lighting. Although LED has not caught up with compact fluorescent for brightness there are options for countering this. You can add more lights or purchase LED bulbs that have a reflector housing component to increase illumination output. Also, choose frosted lens for a more even distribution of light. If you are someone who likes to "dim the lights," this is also an option.

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One of the main benefits to LED recessed lighting is that this particular kind of bulb's construction makes it emit a focused beam of light. Lighting up the inside of the recess with an incandescent or CF (compact fluorescent) seems a bit silly! LED's make recessed lights desirable for many rooms in your home. They work wonderfully under the cabinet, over the sink, above the island and around the ceiling. Their direct beam is also useful above workbenches and in the laundry room. Another option is to purchase a swivel type bulb that increases your flexibility to approximately 30 degrees in all directions.

LED recessed lighting is a beneficial addition on your deck or patio. These can be wired or solar to extend your enjoyment of the great outdoors way past your bedtime. The use of this style has long been an integral part of marine craft and continues to be to this day. The options come in indoor and outdoor specifications. Be sure to match the right one with your intended use. Since these amazing lights last for years on end, you will not be climbing any ladders to change bulbs for a very long time!You can learn more about lighting by visiting the authors website at LED home lighting.

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Monday, December 5, 2011

Tips for Lighting Up Your Front Yard Landscape Design

Outdoor lighting added to your front yard landscape design plan is an element that should not be forgotten. Outdoor lighting will not only show off your beautiful landscape when the sun goes down, but also aid in security and safety.

There are countless lighting features you can purchase from the local building supply stores or online, but what fixtures will light the areas you want can be confusing. A flood light pointed in the wrong position can be blinding to invited guest or neighboring homes. Over lighting a small specimen tree or under lighting a large tree will look unprofessional.

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As a landscaper, like to start by studying the natural light in my yard provided by the moon, especially how a full moon casts a gentle glow and creates soft shadows as the light filters through a tree or illuminates a garden area. In garden lighting, the effect will seem most natural when it imitates nature.

Illuminate focal points and safety hazards more brightly than less important areas. Arrange the lighting to show visitors where to enter the driveway and in which way a path leads to the front of the house. If your street is lit by street lights, you may not need much lighting. If there are no streetlights, provide some soft lights for the driveway. Remember to avoid bare lamps at eye level and other sources of glare. Moonlighting (lights placed high in the trees) can provide the soft lighting needed for this situation. Lighting at the garage door and parking areas is critical to the safety and security of homeowners.

Make sure to hide the source of the light, it will look much more natural... remember the light should be seen not the fixture. You can hide the fixture high above the ground or use several smaller lights rather than one large bright light.

Your lighting will be more attractive if you combine several techniques in the garden. For example, you might use moonlighting from tall trees as the main light source, then add occasional accent lighting from low fixtures, and decorative area lighting for the entrance of the home.

Keep fixtures out of the way and make sure to choose the location carefully so they won't interfere with mowing the lawn, walking, or plant growth.

Ideas for security lighting

It isn't necessary for security lighting to be harsh or glaring. It doesn't even need to be real bright. You can use attractive lighting for illuminating safety on the main paths as well as security on the home's corners, porch, side and back doors, and any spots intruders might enter the property.

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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Bethlehem Lighting Indoor/Outdoor Mega StarChristmas Light Sphere with 150 Mini , Clear

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This decorative starlight sphere from GKI/Bethlehem Lighting is adorned with 150 mini lights and, while it's perfect for holiday decorating, it can also be used year round, indoors or outdoors. Measuring 10 inches in diameter, the light sphere has a 144-inch lead. GKI/Bethlehem Lighting excels in making quality holiday lights with long-lasting brilliance. Each lamp shines with rich color and remarkable intensity for more than 3000 hours, or for three years from the date of purchase, whichever comes first. GKI/Bethlehem Lighting uses 200mA lamps to ensure the greatest possible brightness. The patented external lamp lock prevents loose connections, which is the most common reason for light set failure. Locked in their sockets, lamps will not come loose. Twist-proof lamps provide added security and eliminate misaligned wire contacts. Safety certified, the lights are UL listed for indoor and outdoor use. Starlight spheres are also available in a Mini 50-light model and a Standard 100-light model. ...Read more


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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Outdoor Umbrella Lighting Solutions

Accentuating a backyard with lighting is actually a lot easier than it sounds. There are a variety of unique and intriguing light fixtures that can be installed in a day's time. For fast installation, wired light fixtures should be avoided, as they require in-ground electrical work. A common problem among outdoor light fixtures is their uniformity in design. Manufacturers have skimped on quality to create cheaper products that all look alike. Finding a unique outdoor lighting solution is still possible if you know what to look for. Patio umbrella lights are one of these choices.

Patio umbrellas are excellent sources of shade, providing a cool atmosphere from which to dine or converse. During the day they are quite helpful, but become practically useless at night. With the addition of umbrella lights to your existing umbrella you can make it useful in the day and night. Umbrella lights are exceptionally easy to install.

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One type of light clips on to your umbrella's pole. These disc-shaped light mounts have a series of LED light bulbs bordering their edges. The circular orientation of the bulbs shines light down upon the area below in all directions. These mounts typically consist of two halves which clip around the pole. Some are only one piece and need to be slid up the pole, requiring the removal of the umbrella. While most feature a simple on/off switch, other have a light sensor which tells them to turn on at night and off in the day. Solar powered models use a solar panel which clips onto the top of the umbrella. No external power is needed, eliminating cords.

Another type of umbrella light attaches to the veins of the umbrella. While the disc-shaped lights are purely functional, these string lights have a more decorative appeal. The strings each have a series of bulbs along their length, attaching to the umbrella veins for a truly surreal effect. Some stay flush with the umbrella, while others dangle and hang down. Many colors are available to spice up your backyard night life. The string lights connect to a central power plug which connects to the wall for power. However, some models can use solar technology.

Even though installation is simple, some people prefer to avoid it. For those people, a pre lit umbrella may be for them. Umbrellas that have been pre-lit come with the lights installed. These lights are typically permanent and cannot be removed.

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

An Outdoor Sconce for Superior Lighting

As the days get longer, your exterior lighting scheme becomes more important to your overall home design. How you and your guests safely move between car and house, how your visitors see their way to your front door, how well your home is illuminated in the wee hours of the night, all of these things matter as summer turns to fall and winter.

The world of outdoor lighting fixtures is vast. You can decide to use outdoor wall lights, a suite of candle sconce lights, wired outdoor lanterns or traditional outdoor sconces. Depending on your property, you may decide you need to use two or three of the fixtures in tandem. For instance, you could use outdoor lanterns near the garage or driveway, outdoor lanterns at the side of the house as a theft deterrent and a set of outdoor sconce fixtures at the front door.

Lights Outdoor

When working with a wall sconce design, it is important to measure the height of the current outdoor lighting fixtures. Are they in a good spot? In other words, can you swap them out, piecemeal for new fixtures? If you can simply unscrew the old fixtures (after you have cut the power to the fixtures, of course!), and install the new ones, you will save hundreds of dollars in electrician fees.

Not all exterior lighting is centered on the front entryway, of course. Outdoor wall lights to illuminate the driveway or outdoor lanterns to show off the back of the house are just as important. For the driveway you will want something sturdy and simple. A lamppost or wired candle sconce could be the perfect accent that far away from the house. You need a fixture that looks nice in light or dark. So many outdoor lighting fixtures look out of place in the daylight.

This is even more important in the backyard. These days the backyard is another room - just as important for entertaining as the living room. So how you light it matters. Depending on the décor, outdoor lanterns might fit in perfectly, complimenting the furniture and decorations. Some backyards are wired for outdoor wall lights and nothing else. Did you want to grill by the light of a flood light? How comfortable will your party guests be if they have to move between deep shadow and bright light? Much better to assess the area and plan for outdoor sconce groups every 8 to 10 feet. This sort of lighting invites quiet conversation and good times.

An outdoor sconce configuration will provide superior lighting for your home. Take you time and find just the right shape and style to match your taste and budget. These days that should not prove difficult. Home improvement stores and lighting superstores can be found in most towns. Enjoy the adventure of shopping around in search of just the right outdoor lighting fixtures. It is out there -- wait and see.

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Friday, November 25, 2011

Yard Lighting Ideas - Add Lights to Your Yard

For decoration as well as function, the use of outdoor yard lights continues to gain popularity. Some great yard lighting ideas include: landscaping areas around the borders of your home, along pathways, or in garden areas.

Using decorative outdoor yard lights in landscaping adds beauty to your home at nighttime in addition to the daytime beauty it already has. One of the best yard lighting ideas is to place small lamps or lanterns evenly and symmetrically throughout a landscaped area to provide areas of brilliance at night. Many of these accent outdoor yard lights are even solar powered, so they are very easy to install and will not cost any extra on your electric bill.

Lights Outdoor

Other popular outdoor yard lighting ideas include using walkway or path lights. Their main purpose is to provide illumination to a sidewalk or path at nighttime. Although the primary reason is for function, they can also be decorative as well, showing the outline of a walkway from a distance.

Many common yard lighting ideas focus on adding light to gardens. They can be used to help define the garden area by being placed around the perimeter of it. Outdoor yard lights can also make the garden visible during the night hours so that it can be faintly seen. Flower gardens look especially nice with outdoor yard lights because the colors of the flowers can appear different from how they look during daylight.

These are just a few good outdoor yard lighting ideas; to get more, visit this website: http://www.home-lighting-depot.com/outdoor_yard_lighting.html.

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Solar Outdoor Lighting Specifications

Solar outdoor lighting is the art and science of lighting up an outdoor space with the help of the energy contained within rays of sunlight. This is usually done by the use of a solar cell battery pack connected to a lighting element. A typical solar outdoor lighting unit contains a plastic case, a single NiCad battery, a solar cell on the top, a small circuit board and an LED and photoresistor.

The solar cell used in solar outdoor lighting is a four cell solar array, which measures around 2 inches square. The function of the solar cell is to convert the solar energy incident on it into electrical energy. The photoresistor is an electrical component, which plays a vital role in outdoor solar lighting. The function of the photoresistor is to detect darkness, and turn on or off the outdoor solar lighting equipment suitably.

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Typically a single solar cell would produce around 0.45 volts. The current produced by it depends on the amount of sunlight falling on it and the size of the cell. In solar outdoor lighting, the four cells are wired together in series, which produces a cumulative voltage of 1.8 volts. Under bright sunlight the solar cell may produce a current of about 100 milliamperes.

This solar cell is then wired to the AA sized NiCad battery, which is essentially same as the rechargeable batteries used in cameras. A diode placed in between the battery and the solar cell prevents the current from flowing back to the solar cell in the solar outdoor lighting equipment. During the day time, the battery is charged by the sunlight falling on the solar cell array placed on the top. The battery reaches its maximum charge during the day.

Meanwhile, during night time, the solar cells do not produce any electricity due to lack of sunlight. Its photoresistor senses that darkness has fallen, and automatically switches on the LED. One of the most important components in solar outdoor lighting is the LED; in normal solar outdoor lighting equipment, it produces around the same amount of light as a candle. Some equipments use two LEDs and a halogen bulb. The Halogen bulb is switched on when the light detects any motion near it. This is performed by a motion detector circuit placed inside the solar outdoor lighting equipment.

Solar outdoor lighting units are now much less expensive than 10 years ago, and their prices will come down in the near future, making this a highly viable and environment friendly alternative to other forms of lighting.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Outdoor Motion Sensor Lighting - A Safety Measure Using Sensor Technology

Modern sensor technology has changed the method of working of various systems. Many things that were done manually in prior years get done today with the help of this modern technology. Automated systems are implemented and run. Manual errors are rectified and minimized. And security guards are replaced.

Did I say that security guards are replaced by fruits of modern sensor technology? Yes. Surprisingly, the answer is on the assertive side. This technology has improved so much that sensors today can keep better watch of your premises throughout nights much better than what a security guard manually could. In fact, with modern outdoor motion sensor lighting, you can not only watch and detect motion wherever you want irrespective of light conditions, but you can also take action immediately.

Lights Outdoor

How does the entire system work? The system depends upon the sensor technology and a capability to automatically turn lights on and off. The sensor relies upon reflections of invisible light rays that it radiates. The moment there is a movement within the area of focus, the sensor will realize that the reflection that it is now sensing is different from the expected one. It would thus infer that something has moved. Thus, it would immediately detect any movement happening within its area of coverage. All that you need to do is to install an outdoor motion sensor at the right place so that all the vulnerable zones of your house are watched by the sensor.

As soon as the outdoor motion sensor detects the movement, it would react. As a technical add-on, one can fit a light with the sensor. The light will get turned on whenever the sensor figures out some movement within its coverage area. And if the light is a floodlight rather than a regular light, then that would make your backyard or side alley shine even brighter. An outdoor motion sensor lighting system would thus produce light on demand.

The moment the light gets suddenly turned on, the trespasser is likely to get caught off guard. The last thing that intruders want is to get spotted and reported. But if the motion sensor light gets turned on all of a sudden, then the intruder will have a nigh chance of getting spotted by you or people passing by. So they would prefer to run away to the cover of darkness, where they would be better off. But the good result is that you are now safe and secure. In fact, even if you are not at home, you can still keep your outdoor motion sensor lighting system switched on and thus keep inducing fear of getting spotted whenever they step in with the mindset of a miscreant.

Thus, as you see, outdoor motion sensor lighting can really provide you practical protection. Get a good one from a reputed brand - that would probably be more reliable and also possibly last longer.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Fiber Optic Outdoor Lighting Means Contemporary and Efficient Exterior Design

Have you driven around your neighborhood lately during the night? You might have noticed that almost all homes use similar outdoor lighting. Adding a personal touch to your house is of prime importance. You do not want to hear your visiting friends and fellow office workers say that your residence's outdoor lighting seems like a copycat of your neighbors'.

A residence should be an extension of the owner's personality and should reflect his or her unique personal tastes. So as a homeowner, it might be a bit offending to hear someone mention that you have imitated someone else's landscape lighting design.

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How can you make your outdoor lighting stand out from the rest of the neighborhood? You do not need to hire the expensive services of outdoor landscaping artists. Throwing in some new type of lighting to your place would do the trick.

For homeowners looking to revamp the night-time appearance of their residence, fiber optic outdoor lighting would be one of the best choices. A relatively recent addition to the outdoor lighting industry, these are made of numerous tiny glasses wrapped in bundles. It is a very versatile type of lighting which you can use almost anywhere outdoors.

Made to provide dramatic and bold lighting effect, fiber optic lights would simply enhance the appearance of your pool in the night. You can also throw in some fiber optic lighting in your yard to make it more amazing. The enthralling hues generated by fiber optic lights would render that fountain in your yard a site to behold. You can also try to dot your patio with these lights to enhance the mood during special occasions.

Aside from the very great aesthetic benefit, there are other advantages that you can get with this type of outdoor lighting. One of the biggest assets of fiber optic lighting is safety. Because it is unbreakable, shock-proof, and waterproof, the chances of accidental electrocutions with these type of lights are very minimal.

Fiber optics is also very economical. It may have a higher market price than conventional lighting, but you will eventually save money with fiber optic lights in the long run. These lights are very efficient in using available energy. You see, this lighting takes advantage of the principle of total reflection and convey light through the length of an optical fiber with minimal loss of energy.

In terms of maintenance, you will not worry much with fiber optic lights. One problem that we have with conventional light bulbs is dust accumulation. It can be pretty annoying when you notice that your outdoor lights are emitting dimmer light because of dust. On, though, these lights are not prone to collecting dust. So you will not worry about cleaning lights from time to time-they are virtually maintenance free!

So what are you waiting for? Shop online now and enjoy the great benefits that come with fiber optic outdoor lighting!

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