Utilizing multiple types of LED lighting for outdoor and decorative lighting
Submitted by Phil on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 05:55.July 21, 2008
A few simple landscape lighting tips
Submitted by Phil on Thu, 05/01/2008 - 21:32.May 1, 2008
Installing landscape lighting is like almost anything else--a few good tips from a seasoned professional can go a long way. I was recently doing some reading on the subject and found a few tips that seemed useful.
How to install in-ground landscape lights in concrete
Submitted by Phil on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 21:53.April 27, 2008
As we mentioned in our previous article, installation of in-ground landscape lights requires special consideration. When installing a fixture underground one must take into consideration such items as grade and drainage.
How to install inground landscape lights
Submitted by Phil on Sat, 04/26/2008 - 17:59.April 26, 2008
Proper installation of inground landscape fixtures is more important than in above-ground applications. This is because the underground environment exposes the fixture to many risks and hazards that are not isues for above-ground fixtures. Before we get into the step-by-step instructions for installing an inground LED landscape light it is important to know some general rules for these types of installations.
Forbes Explains the LED Illumination Revolution
Submitted by Phil on Sun, 03/02/2008 - 06:13.March 2, 2008
From Forbes.com
After 100 years of Edison's incandescent light bulb, a revolution is brewing in the lighting industry. In a recent article on Forbes.com, Mark P. Mills explains why the LED will surpass the CFL and become the light source of the 21st century. This article has a great discussion about the obstacles the CFL has faced and argues that the LED won't face the same issues.
New LED light unit exceeds lumen output of 60W incandescent at only 10W
Submitted by Phil on Tue, 02/26/2008 - 21:26.February 26, 2008
Seoul Semi-Conductor, one of the industry leaders in LED production and development, announced today the availability of its new Z-Power LED package which at only 10 watts produces about 900 lumens. A standard 60 watt incandescent lamp produces about 660 lumens of light about. At 90 lumens per watt the new Seoul Z-Power LED is about 9 times more efficient than a standard 60 watt incandescent lamp. The new high-power LED is also substantially more efficient than compact fluorescent lamps. A CFL typically needs about 15 watts of power to produce just over 900 lumens, while the LED only needs 10.
The History of Outdoor Lighting and Whether Its Sustainable Today
Submitted by Phil on Sat, 02/23/2008 - 05:34.February 22, 2008
Our initial relationship with lighting was monogomous--all we had was the sun. As man evolved and technologies were developed it became possible to have light 24 hours a day. But just because we now can have light 24 hours a day and in all places, do we really need it? To answer this question it is important to understand the history, progression, and current use of outdoor lighting in our society. This is especially true as we are facing an increasingly real threat from global warming.
Low Voltagle Cable 500 Ft
Low Voltage Cable - Single Circuit 12V 2 conductor, 12 gauge, 500 ft.
Transformer with timer and photocell
Our standard 15 volt transformer features a 304 brushed stainless steal case with a removable, gasketed and hinged door. The unit comes complete with a weather-proof compartment for a plug in time clock and a plug-in photocell. The unit has 4-8 double knockouts for 1/2" or 3/4" conduit and large terminal blocks to accomodate four #10 wires.
12v, 13v, 14v, and 15v output taps with 6 ft. grounded cord and plug. Unit also features magnetic circuit breaker for each 300w secondary circuit. Indoor/outdoor use. UL listed.
Low Voltage T Connector
Low Voltage T Connector for branching off existing low voltage cable for additional runs.
Boxed twelve (12) per carton.
