What is an incandescent light
bulb?
The most used residential
light bulb is an “incandescent” light bulb. This refers to when the light bulb
heats up so much that it gives off light. This is why these
light s are so energy inefficient. Most of the energy going in to the light
bulb is to used to create heat.
What is indirect lighting
?
Indirect
lighting or hidden lighting refers to when you cannot see the light source
directly, Such as lighting hidden in a soffitt or behind a ledge
Where should I use indirect lighting?
Lots of places! It is up to you the designer, but it is
very nice in bathrooms, bedrooms living rooms, and especially hallways .
What
is a recessed light?
A light source that is
recessed into the ceiling is a recessed light. You will often hear them
referred to as cans, downlights,
What do you mean by “color
temperature”?
Have you ever heard the term warm lighting?
The lower the color temperature of a lamp, the warmer it is. You will notice this by the red glow that it
eminates. The higher the temperature , the cooler its
said to be, noted by a blue color .
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What is “Color Rendering Index”?
The CRI of a light source
determines its ability to render colors.
The higher the CRI or color rendering index the easier it is to
determine the color of an object it illuminates.
What is a compact
fluorescent light?
A compact fluorescent light is a modern light bulb that uses
a fraction of the electricity used by a regular incandescent light bulb.
Why should I use compact fluorescent lighting?
To save money! Lets face it being
energy efficient is great for the environment, but the greatest advantage to
most of us is the dollar savings. The typical CFL uses only 25% to 30% of the
electricity used buy the standard incandescent. They also generate 70 to 80
percent less heat than the standard incandescent, which will also cut the
portion of your electric bill associated with cooling your home.
