Author: Anthony Frasca
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What are Hazardous Area Location Lights?
What are Hazardous Area Location Lights? Hazardous area location lights, also known as explosion-proof lights, are lighting fixtures designed to operate in environments that contain flammable gases, liquids, dust or fibers. These hazardous environments pose a risk of explosion, fire or other hazardous events, making it essential to have lights that are specifically designed for…
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The Beginners Guide to Outdoor Christmas Decorating
The tradition of putting up Christmas lights goes all the way back to the 17th century. European Christians would burn candles in their windows to let others know they could worship there. Now, the tradition has made its way around the globe, and come the festive season, every suburb is awash in a sea of brilliant…
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What are ELV Dimmers and How do they Work?
What are ELV Dimmers ELV dimmers are electronic low-voltage dimmers that are designed to work with light fixtures that use electronic transformers. These dimmers work differently than traditional or multi-location dimmers, which use rheostats to adjust the voltage level. ELV dimmers use pulse-width modulation (PWM) to control the power delivered to the light fixture, resulting…
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The Ultimate Christmas Light Clips Guide
Did you know that Christmas lights are responsible for nearly 800 house fires annually? Faulty wiring is often to blame. Faulty wiring can happen with cheap Christmas lights or from using the wrong hanging materials. For example, many people try to put up their lights with staples, nails, and even hot glue. To avoid potentially damaging your…
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How to Make Custom Christmas Lights
Santa Claus may be coming to town, but even he won’t be able to compete with your business for attention when you get done decorating it with Christmas lights. At least that’s your Christmas wish. You’re in good company. Decorating with Christmas lights is a popular annual pastime because it often elevates moods, bringing about feelings of…
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The Differences Between Commercial & Residential Christmas Lights
Christmas lights are a beloved holiday tradition that can be seen on homes and businesses all around the world during the holiday season. However, there are significant differences between the types of lights used for commercial and residential properties. In this article, the lighting experts Lighting and Supplies will explore the key differences between commercial…
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How Many Christmas Lights for Christmas Trees?
There are approximately 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees sold in the US each year. American Christmas tree farms usually grow close to 350 million trees each year. Buying and decorating a Christmas tree is a holiday tradition for most American families. This is a huge part of Christmas and is usually at the center of…
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What is DLC 5.1?
If you’re in the lighting industry in any capacity, you may be confused about the new DLC rules that started July 1, 2022, for all lighting manufacturers. If you are planning on buying any new lighting products, they may be subject to these changes, so you need to understand them thoroughly. So what exactly is DLC lighting…
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A Beginner’s Guide: How to Choose an LED Wall Pack
LED wall packs are becoming a popular option for customers through commercial and industrial use. LED technology has progressed enough in recent years to become more efficient in producing quality light and having a long period of use. LED wall packs offer a modern appearance to locations and come in a variety of designs and…
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What Are Area Lights & Where Are They Used?
Lighting designer Thomas Farin talks about the importance of light to the design process, saying “Light is the first element of design; without it, there is no color, form, or texture.” Lighting controls not just what we see but how we see it. It can make a space seem intimate, mellow, exciting, or energizing. It lets you shape your space…
