Monthly Archives: December 2010

Don’t Worry About Not Having Enough Light

With the new E.I.S.A Lighting laws going into effect soon, many people are concerned about the light quality that will be in their homes. Many people have tried CFL’s that are subpar and are upset about their slow start-up times … Continue reading

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What E.I.S.A. Means to You and Me

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With so many options, how do I shop for light bulbs?

When shopping for light bulbs, it makes more economic and environmental sense to purchase the ones that produce more light with less energy. Lumens Per Watt (LPW) is used to show how much light is produced for each watt of … Continue reading

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What is Cold Cathode Lighting?

A light bulb is a light bulb is a light bulb – right? Wrong! There are certain types of light bulbs (or lamps as they are known in the lighting industry) which meet specific needs. Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL), … Continue reading

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