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Learn to Speak Lighting Language

Learn to Speak Lighting Language Watts are so last year. The new measure is lumens. Get tips on reading a bulb label. Forget the days of referring to light bulbs as “40 watt,” “60 watt” or “100 watt.” The new nomenclature will focus on light output in lumens, and new labeling will help. Starting in…

Types of LED Tunnel Light

Types of LED Tunnel Light What are LED tunnel lights? LED tunnel lights are classified into three types based on their function: standard LED tunnel lights, dimmable LED tunnel lights, and emergency LED tunnel lights. In addition to regular LED tunnel lights or dimmable tunnel lights, a certain number of emergency LED tunnel lights must…

To Build a Smart City You Got to Start with Smart Buildings

Smart home tech is becoming ever-more-prevalent, as consumers bring increasing numbers of connected devices into their lives. Larger buildings, including office blocks and shopping centres, are also seeing an influx. These initiatives are driven by the consumer or the building owner, tenant or manager. When you think about buildings as part of larger neighborhoods, which…

The Future of Lighting Controls

Lighting controls have become common place in many commercial environments over the last few years as businesses have switched on to the cost and eco benefits of energy efficiency. But is there more scope for these products? Where is this market heading next? And if you’re a building manager, what are the key considerations you…

Types of Timers To Use with My Lights?

What Kinds of Timers Can I Use with My Lights? Set it and forget it. With timers, you can turn lights on or off without even touching the switch. Timers give you convenience and control over your indoor or outdoor lights on a day-to-day basis. You can use them in many places, from security and…

Daylight Saving VS Energy Saving

Daylight Saving VS Energy Saving How it all started Daylight saving time (DST), also referred to as daylight savings time, daylight time (United States, Canada, and Australia), or summer time (United Kingdom, European Union, and others), is the practice of advancing clocks (typically by one hour) during warmer months so that darkness falls at a…

Home Automation

Home automation: Switch to the future Stay smart with smart lighting We take smartphones and smart TVs for granted, and the same is now becoming true for smart lighting. In just a few short years it has gone from a plaything for a few trendsetters to a standard feature of modern homes and offices. Innovative…

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