Electrical Industry Articles and Stories

Lighting isn’t just a matter of illumination—it's a central component of home design, energy efficiency, and personal comfort. As electrical contractors and home lighting designers, embracing innovative smart lighting systems can offer your clients intelligent solutions without the need for smart bulbs. This article explores the advantages of these systems and how to effectively market them to consumers.

In the constantly changing world of lighting technology, wireless fixture control marks a significant leap forward. These systems, defined by their ability to manipulate lighting conditions, without the need for hard-wiring, are swiftly becoming a vital tool for electrical contractors and lighting designers.

I’ll bet this has happened to you. You’re elbows deep in a wiring project, or lost in a trance-like state, figuring out a major troubleshooting problem.

Suddenly, a tap on the shoulder and a quiet “excuse me” interrupts you, sending a jolt right down your spine.

Demand Load Management (DLM) is a key concept in the current discourse on sustainability and environmental responsibility. It refers to the systematic approach of optimizing energy consumption, lowering expenses, reducing environmental footprint, and improving overall performance.

A decade ago, LED lighting was still fighting for acceptance among designers, contractors and consumers. Early product generations suffered from quality control problems, flickering and light that was too far into the blue end of the visual spectrum.

In just a little more than a decade, LED lighting systems have moved from a not-quite-yet-there technology to one that essentially owns the market, especially in commercial applications. With efficacy ratings that now surpass those of once-dominant fluorescent fixtures, LEDs also can operate for years before needing replacement, versus months for fluorescent tubes.