Who is guiding whom? The whole world is trying to switch from incandescent light bulbs to the more energy efficient, low wattage compact fluorescent and cold cathode lamps. You would expect the new lighting fixtures to accommodate them. On the surface, it would appear the new ceiling fan fixtures now available at most of the…
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Beware the PL Lamp!
By Frank S. Johnson EnviroLight, LLC, October 2007 When selecting new fixtures, especially for new construction, most people rely on a building contractor, who relies on an electrician, who relies on the building plans, which were drawn up by an architect, who relies on an electrical engineer, who relies on computer programs and manufacturers to…
Important Facts You Need to Know About the Lighting Industry
We all have grown up with incandescent light bulbs that occasionally burn out. We pick up another one, replace it, and are back in business. Simple enough! Fluorescent lamps or bulbs, on the other hand, are quite different. In 1987, I opened up a business in Valdosta, GA. For the first 7 years, I rented…