Dimmable compact fluorescent light bulbs are a true energy saving and flexible lighting option.

With most people looking to save energy for whatever reason, either to lower electric bills or save the environment, they want it all. The good news is that there's never been a time when you can get good, flexible lighting and true energy savings. One of these products that make it happen are dimmable compact fluorescent light bulbs. These offer a true dimming option that operate on standard incandescent dimmers, reducing light levels down to 10% of full light output, in somes cases, even more. This means that people can get a proper mood setup by dimming, which most homeowners like as an option. Not only does the dimming work correctly, it makes that important reduction in electric use by 75% or more. In the past, a sacrifice of either lighting or energy savings needed to be made when it came to dimming of any kind. In other words, you either had to go all the way to compact fluorescent and change to an on/off switch, or stay with incandescent light for dimming capability. With today's technology improvements, you can get exactly what you want. If you have a dining room, a board room or any place that needs a dimmable scene, then perhaps these new dimmable compact fluorescent light bulbs could be the right choice for your lighting situation. Yes, you can now have it all for lighting.

Cylindrical landscape flood light is a way to better conceal outside lighting.

Everyone's different. Some people like landscape lighting to be very prominent, including the fixtures, their design is something that people want to see even during the day. There are others who want all the benefit of good illumination, without seeing the light source itself. Although the latter can't always be accomplished, you can make a good shot at keeping fixtures concealed. A good choice are these nice cylindrical landscape light fixtures that offer a very low profile while providing high illumination. This has a housing that fixes the light source in a horizontal position, this can then be well hidden behind objects or plants. With color choices of bronze or black, it can fit into almost any home landscape lighting situation. These also would be ideal for commercial buildings with the clean lines and straightforward look. The bronze color goes with existing wallpacks or other commonly used bronze finish fixtures. These are a commercial grade fixture, not like a cheap retail item, it's diecast housing gives the best presentation for almost any landscape scene.

Sylvania Dulux F compact fluorescent are a flat alternative to standard CFL's.

Probably one of the more unusual types of compact fluorescent bulbs are the Sylvania Dulux F. These have a configuration with two pairs of pins separated for the socket and u-shape tubes in a flattened array. It's very similar to other kinds of Dulux product except for this flat configuration. It's an ideal choice for many kinds of light fixtures that need a low profile compact fluorescent because of the constraints of the fixture requirement. People often use these in situations where a fixture must be ADA compliant so it doesn't extend out from a wall. Like all other Dulux lamps, it has the excellent color rendition that Sylvania is well known for, along with energy efficiency. These are operated on an electronic ballast making them an instant-on light as well. Because of it's unusual shape, there's nothing else that will fit into the socket for this lamp, it's a Sylvania exclusive, meaning other manufacturers don't make this bulb. It comes in several wattages so you can design the proper light levels if this is a new construction fixture, or simply pick them up as a consumable replacement. The applications for the Sylvania Dulux F bulb are limitless, but it's often used in a horizontal lighting situation or ADA compliant specifications.

Compact fluorescent flood light fixture uses standard 13 watt CFL's.

Sometimes when people buy lighting products at a hardware superstore, they don't always know what they're getting. What I mean is that there are times when an imported light uses a proprietary bulb that can only be bought at once place or sometimes not at all. There are some bulbs that have no release here in the US market, making it impossible to find. It doesn't always happen, but I've talked to many people over the past 12 years that have had this very thing happen. That's why it's good to know if you can replace the bulb after you buy the light fixture. We have a compact fluorescent light fixture, like all our fixtures, that use bulbs that are an industry standard. This particular fixture uses 13 watt biax or dulux light bulbs that can be purchased almost anywhere. It's also a product that has been commercially available for at least a couple of decades with the same production seen for decades to come. It seems like a small thing, but nothing is more frustrating than not being able to get what you need for the original investment in lighting you made. This light fixture is perfect for outdoor lighting in a home or commercial property. Often it's used for security, but can be a great way to illuminate an area while saving energy. It uses two 13 watt lamps that have two pins at the base and a choice of color temperatures to meet your needs. The integral visor also add more light control and removes unwanted light trespass.

Linestra light fixtures are a good way to finish a bathroom renovation.

It's often said that lighting can either make, or break the look of a room or space. It's the one thing you can do that affects every other design element just by how you light it. So it's important to have a light that is not only good for light output, but also for decorative reasons. That's why we often recommend linestra light fixtures for bathrooms of almost any kind. They not only provide high, even illumination, but they also becomes an integral part of any bathroom design. Of course, these aren't limited to this one room, they can be used in many other spaces too. Because it's a linear source of light, it makes a light that is very even which is perfect for mirror applications. If you have two of these bordering a mirror, then you will have all the light you need. The other aspect of these linestra fixtures is the architectural grade construction and quite a number of finishes which can work with any interior. You can get anything from basic white or black, to satin nickel, chrome, antique brass and these are applied for permanent coating. The colors are one of the nicest features giving you just the right look. The basic shape is linear, but not boxy, it's gentle lines and fit, are the perfect finish to make any linestra bulb almost seem to float. It's a wonderful effect and doesn't detract from other design ideas.

2x4 parabolic light fixtures still popular in office grid ceilings.

You might think that most new installations of light fixtures would be something like indirect lighting, but the 2x4 parabolic light fixture is still a popular choice for general lighting. What makes it a good choice for light control is the cutoff angle of the louver, reducing the glare in computer screens. This became an issue in the electronic office many years ago and the resulting choice turned out to be parabolic louver lights. Because most offices have a drop or grid ceiling, the 2x4 size fits perfectly in this type of array. It's a quick, inexpensive lighting solution for offices and general lighting providing a good sheilding of the light source. Typically, these have an 18 cell configuration, but there are options for more or less cells depending on the number of lamps and the effect you're trying to create. It's a good looking unit that works well with almost any office interior. Most of the time these are outfitted with electronic ballasts and T8 lamps for an excellent energy savings and color rendition. This alone was a significant improvement making the light better for people's eyes especially in the full spectrum or daylight versions. Now, offices can have it all with better light, glare reduction and energy savings while saving money on an initial install as well.

Compact fluorescent MR16 GU10 base gives you another alternative to save energy.

Almost everyone is trying to save energy in commercial buildings or even in their homes and although energy savings is desirable, sometimes there aren't good alternatives. This has been the case with MR16 lamps with a GU10 base, up until recently. Now there is a compact fluorescent MR16 GU1o base lamp which is an ideal retrofit for 50 watt halogen versions. These CFL lamps are a perfect fit to replace the halogen version of the lamp, and the effect can be very good for general lighting. They only consume 11 watts of energy and have a significant payback whether you do a group relamp or a spot replacement. The GU10 is a twist lock base which securely locks the lamp into place. Most often these are commonly used in track lighting, most commonly in many homes. The compact fluorescent has a 10,000 hour average rated life which is 5 times the life of standard halogen GU10's. This will not only save on energy but will reduce the number of lamps you need replace, saving on maintenance costs. These will be strictly a flood beam pattern as the compact fluorescent spreads the light out at a wide angle. It's a great new product which makes possible some good general lighting while saving 75% in energy costs.