DIMMING SYSTEMS
Today’s dimming systems enable you to do several positive things: lower light levels to conserve energy and increase lamp (light bulb) life, vary the mood of a room, and alter the intensity of the light to suit the activity.
FLUORESCENT LIGHTING IN THE HOME
Cool Light Source
Fluorescent lighting is, without question, the coolest of all of the light sources that are presently available and modern, high quality fluorescent lamps provide excellent lighting with very good color rendition.
T8 Electronic Ballasts
When selecting fluorescent fixtures for the home try to select those that have instant start T8 electronic ballasts. This will ensure that the fluorescent lamp will turn on without flickering, that the fixture will not give off much heat, that the ballast will not emit an annoying humming sound, and that the fixture will accommodate the new energy-efficient T8 fluorescent lamps.
T8 Lamps
When selecting fluorescent lamps for the home try to select T8 lamps with a color rendering index greater than 80 and a color temperature of 3000K or less. This lamp will provide very good color rendition and provide the kind of “warm” light that most people like in their homes.
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LOW VOLTAGE HALOGEN LIGHTING
Value of Low Voltage Halogen Lighting
Low voltage halogen lighting offers a very white, crisp kind of light source that has excellent color rendering capabilities and often makes crystal and jewelry “sparkle”.
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