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Ceramic Metal Halide Goes Outside
ceramic metal halide (cmh) lamps were first introduced in 1994 after Philips engineers essentially borrowed a ceramic arc tube from a sodium lamp and put it in a metal halide lamp to create something entirely new. The final product delivered a crisp, white light and better color appearance and...
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Portfolio
The petite Portfolio MA339ES adjustable downlight, with 365- degree rotation and 45-degree tilt, utilizes the new 39W BriteSpot ES50 lamp, the most compact metal halide reflector lamp available (comparable to an MR16 lamp). The architectural housing locks in any desired position, even during lamp...
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A lighting designer explains why most rooms require light from a variety of sources — ambient, task, and accent.
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Fluorescent strips are not the only choice for task lighting below wall cabinets. This overview explains the difference between halogen, xenon, and fluorescent lamps and sorts through the various fixtures available.
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For a few extra dollars, a typical off-the-shelf recessed fixture can be upgraded to provide more effective light for a variety of tasks. We look at how various bulbs, trims, and housings affect performance.
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Heatway & Goodyear square off in radiant tubing failure, L-P adds money to siding settlement, Senergy leaves EIFS group, dangers of fluorescent lamps, wood stoves & Y2K, mold lawsuits in Calif., benefits of insulating attics
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Tools for cutting steel studs, specialized wire stripper, filter fabric that slows root growth, new steel shingle, safety harness for women, fabric form for concrete footings
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Excerpted from the recently published Lighting Pattern Book for Homes, this article shows how to lay out and choose fixtures and lamps for improved light quality and better energy efficiency.
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Basics of kitchen lighting
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It’s hard to do good work in the dark. Here’s an overview of products to light up the job site, from hand-held and string lights to powerful stanchion lights.