The ‘Life’ of an Electrical Contractor in the Lighting World – Article 2
May 21, 2024 By Andrew Boerschig – Guarantee Electric – Energy Solutions Project Manager Building Client Trust with Turnkey Lighting Solutions As I previously mentioned in our first article in our series, our energy solutions team within Guarantee Electrical is truly a boutique unit that leads with specialized turnkey solutions, that helps us build business…
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Tiny Yet Mighty: NSL Unveils the Compact 10 Inch 5CCT Task Bar!
In response to the increasing demand for space-efficient 5CCT lighting solutions, NSL is excited to launch the 10-inch 5CCT LED Task Bar. This undercabinet lighting solution is poised to make life easier for contractors, architects, and lighting professionals operating in narrow spaces, as well as distributors looking to minimize SKUs.
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How Many Studies Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb – Part 3 – Some Roads are Shinier than Others
May 17, 2024 By Noah Sabatier Part 3 of “How Many Studies Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb” emphasizes the often-overlooked impact of weather and the spectral reflectance of surfaces on lighting selection, highlighting the importance of considering these factors for optimal lighting design, particularly in outdoor environments. If you have made it to… Read More…
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Bugs and Outdoor Lighting: The Effects of Artificial Light
May 21, 2024 By Jeffery Dross Understanding why bugs prefer some artificial lights over others, like incandescent bulbs over LEDs, highlights the broader impact of our lighting choices on the environment, emphasizing the importance of considering wildlife and ecosystems when designing outdoor lighting. I regularly read a newsletter about lighting, Light Now published by my… Read More…
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FUSION Downlight Series from Verozza
The FUSION Downlight Series includes ultra-miniature recessed luminaires whose design fits perfectly with modern, contemporary and refined architecture. FUSION makes it possible to create a round beam from a line of LED downlights with high efficiency up to 2289 lumens for 22 watts with 104 lumens/watt. A complete product family for multiple applications. Six versions are available: Fixed, Adjustable, Ambient Lighting, Wall Washer, Spotlight and a Combo Down-Spot with Trim and Trimless. FUSION’s design avoids glare even with a highly efficient specular reflector, is very shallow (2.5″), fits in restricted plenums, and is damp location rated.
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Elisterno Outdoors Expands Product Line to Wet-Rated Designer Sconces
California-based Elisterno Outdoors, a division of custom hospitality lighting manufacturer Innovations in Lighting, has expanded its product line to include decorative wall sconces that are UL-listed for wet locations. “After the strong response we received early this year on our innovative chandeliers, we realized there was also an underserved segment in the sconce market and… Read More…
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Experience ColorQuick Convenience with SATCO|NUVO’s Hi-Pro A21 High Lumen Lamps
SATCO|NUVO’s LED Hi-Pro A21 Lamps offer ColorQuick convenience ideal for commercial projects. Choose from 2700K/4000K/5000K color temperatures at installation to achieve the desired atmosphere for the environment. Designed to work in 120V to 277V fixtures, these lamps are compatible with ballast bypass fixtures and are dimmable when used in 120V applications. With enclosed decorative and… Read More…
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ProLED Essential Round Highbay from Halco Lighting Technologies
The Essential Round Highbay offers the perfect balance of affordability and performance for a wide array of application including warehouses, gymnasiums, big box stores, and showrooms. In addition to its excellent lumen efficacy and longevity, its powder coated die-cast aluminum housing and polycarbonate lens, along with its IP65 Wet Location rating delivers a robust and high preforming luminaire. Finally, the Essential Round Highbay offers excellent versatility and ease of installation through its included 6ft cord and 1/2in NPT steel hook and optional yoke and pendant mounts.
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DW Windsor Launches DarkSky® Approved Heritage Lanterns
UK-based lighting manufacturer DW Windsor has released DarkSky-approved versions of its most popular heritage luminaires, expanding its DarkSky Lighting range to support its Light Responsibly® initiative. The launch includes DarkSky versions of its popular Windsor, Strand, and Ely lanterns and marks the first time traditional British heritage-style luminaires have been certified by the International Dark-Sky… Read More…
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Elisterno Outdoors Expands Product Line to Wet-Rated Designer Sconces
California-based Elisterno Outdoors, a division of custom hospitality lighting manufacturer Innovations in Lighting, has expanded its product line to include decorative wall sconces that are UL-listed for wet locations. “After the strong response we received early this year on our innovative chandeliers, we realized there was also an underserved segment in the sconce market and… Read More…
US LightingTrends
This special weekly digest has a broad reach to those involved in all aspects of the US electrical lighting design and specification industry. US Lighting Trends provides lighting professionals insight and intelligence on industry developments that effect design and specification. From corporate news to new technologies, products and insightful opinions, USLT will become your first read in the lighting industry. Published on Tuesdays.