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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
