Clean Bulbs

Clean Bulbs

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Lighting, Lamps, Tips

Believe it or not, the impact of dirty, dusty, insect-laden globes, diffusers, reflectors, or shades on your fixtures’ light production and efficiency is enormous. So, if you’re aiming for efficiency, get up there and clean them off!
Clean Bulbs

Lamp Placement

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Lighting, Lamps, Tips

For reading, place lamp alongside your shoulder, with the bottom of the shade even with your head. Extra tall lamps should be moved back 2 feet if possible. Use several lamps in a room to avoid shadows and dark areas. (One standard lamp will illuminate 40-50 square...
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HCR Flourescent Bulbs

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Lighting, Lamps, Tips

High-color-rendering fluorescent bulbs can enhance artwork. The color rendering of a light source describes the ability to accurately render the colors of perceived objects and people. Generally, the higher a light source’s Color Rendering Index (CRI) number,...
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Light Paint

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Lighting, Lamps, Tips

Decorate with pale colors on walls, ceilings and floors. Soft tones reflect more light, so you can use lower wattage bulbs and delay turning on lights until later in the day. Using high-gloss paint can help as well.
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Lighting Design

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Lighting, Lamps, Tips

If you are installing new shop lights or positioning a workbench in your shop, a simple test can help you find the position for best illumination. Hold a pencil or dowel vertically, then check for shadows. Reposition your set-up to reduce shadows as needed. If you...
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Shop Lights

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Lighting, Lamps, Tips

Brightening up your workplace will make work easier and cut down on mistakes and mishaps. To free your benchwork of glare and shadows use two 48-in. tubes in a utility fluorescent fixture, centered over the front edge of your workbench, 48 in. above the work area. For...