3-Way Switchable Bulbs & Sockets 201 Topics

3-Way Switchable Bulbs & Sockets

Looking for more control over your room's lighting without making things complicated? A simple yet effective solution lies in the technology of 3-way bulbs and sockets. These devices allow you…

EmeryAllenSeptember 3, 2024

IP Ratings & Outdoor Lighting 301 Topics

IP Ratings & Outdoor Lighting

When it comes to protecting electronics from the elements, the IP rating is your first line of defense. But what exactly does this rating entail, and why is it crucial…

EmeryAllenJuly 29, 2024

Dimmable vs Non-Dimmable Bulbs 201 Topics

Dimmable vs Non-Dimmable Bulbs

Lighting is more than a necessity; It shapes the way we experience our environment, and these experiences can affect our mood. Here, we'll explore dimmable lighting, including the evolution of…

EmeryAllenMay 8, 2024

150W vs 300W Transformers for Interior Settings 201 Topics

150W vs 300W Transformers for Interior Settings

The choice between a 150W and a 300W transformer -  it’s about priorities and asking the right questions. Will your lighting application exceed 80% of the maximum transformer capacity in…

EmeryAllenApril 1, 2024

Why Do Dimmers Have Different Voltage Ranges? 301 Topics

Why Do Dimmers Have Different Voltage Ranges?

Dimmers play a vital role in creating the perfect luminous atmosphere. Not all dimmers are tuned to the same voltage, and understanding this is the key to orchestrating an ideal…

EmeryAllenFebruary 5, 2024

Lighting in a Hospitality Environment 201 Topics

Lighting in a Hospitality Environment

When it comes to lighting an environment where people congregate, whether on a simple family vacation or for an important international annual tradeshow, it's important to consider how much lighting…

EmeryAllenDecember 4, 2023

A Primer On Beam Spread 201 Topics

A Primer On Beam Spread

One of many considerations that needs to be taken into account when it comes to lighting (whether that's interior or exterior) is the angle of light output. In the early…

EmeryAllenNovember 13, 2023

Creating the Perfect Ambiance 101 Topics

Creating the Perfect Ambiance

First the colors. Then the décor. This is typically how we take in our environment and this is why we take so much pride in our all-new series of dim…

EmeryAllenOctober 23, 2023

Ducks, the Grid, and LEDs 201 Topics

Ducks, the Grid, and LEDs

What do ducks have to do with the electrical grid and lightbulbs, you may ask? Well, let’s get quackin’. Solar energy production causes a midday drop in electricity demand, followed…

EmeryAllenOctober 2, 2023

Safety & Security Through Quality Outdoor Lighting 101 Topics

Safety & Security Through Quality Outdoor Lighting

Safety and security are a top priority for all of us, and this of course includes our families and communities. One powerful and effective tool in our arsenal to address…

EmeryAllenSeptember 18, 2023

Backyard Classics: Deck, Patio, & String Lights 101 Topics

Backyard Classics: Deck, Patio, & String Lights

When the sun sets and the stars come out, the magic of outdoor living spaces really comes to life. Deck and patio areas transform into cozy retreats that are perfect…

EmeryAllenSeptember 5, 2023

The Considerations of Proper LED Dimming 101 Topics

The Considerations of Proper LED Dimming

O ne of the many nice features of high-quality LED bulbs is their ability to dim smoothly like incandescent bulbs, which allows for an ambient lighting experience that you can…

EmeryAllenAugust 21, 2023

How LED Bulbs Impact Our Everyday Environment 101 Topics

How LED Bulbs Impact Our Everyday Environment

A s the industry continues to shift towards efficiency through the adoption of LED lightbulbs, there have emerged a plethora of positive benefits: LED bulbs do not contain hazardous materials…

EmeryAllenJuly 25, 2023

Volt-Ampere Rating (VA) 401 Topics

Volt-Ampere Rating (VA)

T he Volt-Ampere (VA) is a unit of measurement for power that a device uses in terms of voltage (V) and amps (A). Consider water running in a pipe: Voltage…

EmeryAllenFebruary 10, 2023

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) 201 Topics

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

E lectromagnetic Interference (EMI) also known as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) happens when something disrupts the optimal performance of electrical circuits. The EMI ‘noise’ can be generated in many different…

EmeryAllenNovember 21, 2022

Will TM30 Replace CRI? 401 Topics

Will TM30 Replace CRI?

A s we drift away from the times of incandescent lighting – using an illuminated filament as a light source – we have seen a decline in the quality of…

EmeryAllenAugust 10, 2022

LED vs Incandescent 101 Topics

LED vs Incandescent

W hen you’ve found that you have needed a new bulb over the last few years, you might have noticed that your available choices have been largely narrowed down to…

EmeryAllenMay 5, 2022

Choosing the Best Color Temperature 101 Topics

Choosing the Best Color Temperature

When it comes to lighting an environment where people congregate, whether at your home, or at a large international trade show, it's important to consider how much of a role…

EmeryAllenJune 28, 2021

Transformers: Electronic vs Magnetic 301 Topics

Transformers: Electronic vs Magnetic

Low voltage lighting applied correctly can transform any location into a great location. Standard power supplied from the grid in North America is 120V AC. This voltage (also known as…

EmeryAllenApril 19, 2021

Making the Wattage Fit the Application 201 Topics

Making the Wattage Fit the Application

How much is too much? You might ask yourself this question for many things in life, but have you ever framed this question when it comes to lighting? Sure, a…

EmeryAllenOctober 23, 2020

Bulb Shields: When to Use Them 101 Topics

Bulb Shields: When to Use Them

The Old Problem: Halogen lighting is hot, like 4,500°F white hot. By its very nature you’re heating up a coil of tungsten wire in a vacuum, or under pressure with…

EmeryAllenSeptember 21, 2020

G4 and GY6.35: Picking the Right Bulb 301 Topics

G4 and GY6.35: Picking the Right Bulb

When picking out the perfect bulb, there are many options, and frequently you can feel stumped by the choices. What is your wattage requirement? What about beam spread? Color temperature?…

EmeryAllenAugust 24, 2020

The Importance of CRI 101 Topics

The Importance of CRI

Have you ever wondered why colors seem to pop when you’re outside more so than when you’re under artificial lighting inside? What is it that makes a rose so vibrantly…

EmeryAllenJuly 20, 2020

What Causes LEDs to Flicker? 101 Topics

What Causes LEDs to Flicker?

LED bulbs can flicker for numerous reasons, the primary causes can differ depending on if you are using line voltage (120V) or low voltage (12V) bulbs. Let’s discuss the most…

EmeryAllenJune 22, 2020