Fluorescent lights come in two main types: CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lights) and T5 tubes. CFLs are the twisty bulbs you might see in your home, while T5s are longer tubes that give off more intense light. CFLs are great for small grows, but T5s are better if you want something with b...
In my photo above you can see that this fluorescent light fixture, an original fixture installed in the bathroom of a Two Harbors MN home built in 1963, used two straight bulbs as there are two base connectors at each end of the fixture. I have also marked the starter found at one end...
color temperature, fluorescent lampThe effects of correlated color temperature and the chromaticity of light sources on the perception of surface whiteness were investigated. For the experiment, a Munsell N9.25 chip and 11 nearly white chips ( V = 9.25, Munsell chroma 1.0) were selected. The ...
The compact fluorescent light bulb or lamp is a type of fluorescent lamp generally designed as a replacement for incandescent or halogen lamps. There are two major types of compact fluorescent lamp, screw-in and plug-in. Screw in lamps are self-ballasted and can generally be placed in an exi...
For residential lighting, the main choices are incandescent, halogen, low-voltage, tubular fluorescent, and compact fluorescent.Which lamp to choose for a given application will depend upon the amount of light needed (lumens), color of light desired, type of fixture (luminaire), and whether the...
Fluorescent light bulbs have several disadvantages, however. The light they emit can be very harsh. Theymay not be dimmable. They also often take time to “warm up” after turning on. Finally, safe disposal is difficult because of the mercury, which is harmful to humans and should not be ...
types of lamps it’s time to light things up. there are many types of lamps available – from floor lamps to desk lamps and table lamps. depending on the design, lamps can provide ambient or task lighting. ambient light provides general light to a room, while task lighting provides ...
Special dimmers are designed and UL listed to send power and control signals to each type of electronic fluorescent dimming ballast. Light Emitting Diode (LED): Electronic LED Driver Special dimmers are designed to send power and control signals to each type of electronic LED driver. ...
Light fixtures, also known as luminaires, come in a variety of sizes, shapes, wattage, etc. The diagram below shows the major types of fixtures. Obviously, there are many varieties of each type of fixture. We also have an article that discusses the different parts of a light fixture. ...
Antenna, component of radio, television, and radar systems that directs incoming and outgoing radio waves. Antennas are usually metal and have a wide variety of configurations, from the mastlike devices employed for radio and television broadcasting to t