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What are AN Fittings? AN Fitting Sizes Explained
AN fittings, also known as Army-Navy fittings, are an essential component in various industries including automotive, aerospace, and motorsports. The unique design of AN fittings features a 37-degree flare at the end of the fitting, which provides a secure and leak-free connection with a compatible hose. With a range of sizes and designs available, AN fittings…
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How to Calculate Amperage When Planning A Lighting Installation Project
Are you planning a new commercial lighting installation project? Before you get started, it’s essential that you know how to calculate amperage. This will help you determine if the wires and lighting fixtures you plan on using can handle the amount of current your installation will need. If you have a higher amperage than your…
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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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Comparing BR30 LED and BR40 LED Light Bulbs for Downlights
Recent statistics show that over 50% of households in the United States use LED light bulbs for either most of their indoor lighting or all their indoor lighting. The popularity of LED lights is growing because no one can deny how great they are. That is why so many electricians and general contractors are turning to the…
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How To Replace Your Lights With Equivalent LEDs
How does saving up to 75% on your lighting energy consumption sound? Replacing your old, inefficient light bulbs with new, energy-saving LED bulbs is a great way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. LEDs are now available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to suit any need. In this blog post, we’ll show…
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What Is Kelvin Color Temperature?
Did you know that the hottest thing in the universe is the surface of a dead star in the Red Spider Nebula which is around 250,000 F? Whatever the case, the temperature is an important thing. What you might not know is that temperature plays a big part even in lighting and the color of…
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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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Understanding Wireless Lighting Controls for Commercial Buildings
Did you know that the lighting manufacturer industry reached $1.7 billion in 2022? Commercial-connected lighting systems have long promised to give facility managers cutting-edge lighting controls. These controls result in significant energy savings. They also help improve occupant experience, unlocking the full value of a building. Lighting infrastructure creates a platform for enhanced building services.…
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