Lithonia Lighting
LEDs Have Things Looking Up for Downlights
Look up in most U.S. kitchens and you’ll likely see recessed downlights
shining back at you. These fixtures have been the go-to option for
decades – not just in kitchens, but throughout the house – for providing
area lighting that doesn’t interrupt a ceiling’s clean lines
Littelfuse, Inc.
Don’t Blow It: Why Solar Arrays Need Solar Fuses
It’s not unusual that solar photovoltaic (PV) systems would require
fuses – after all, these installations can carry substantial electrical
loads, so overcurrent protection is critical to their safe operation.
What is remarkable, though, are the conditions under which PV panels,
their conductors, and their wiring can operate.
Generac Corp
Building Smarter: Integrating Solar Backup Batteries in Modern Homes
Recently, my wife and I spent about two months down in Little Rock,
Arkansas for medical reasons. We rented an Airbnb property, a four
bedroom house with two baths. It’s more than we need, but considering
our daughter and son-in-law were going to bring our granddaughters down
for visits during school breaks… it was really just right.
Kraloy Fittings
Building Resilience from the Foundation, Up, with ICF Construction
Exterior residential wall construction is receiving more attention these
days, especially in areas now prone to dangerous weather conditions.
Traditional wood-frame approaches can have difficulty withstanding
extreme winds, flooding, and wildfires, and both building departments
and home insurers are taking notice.
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Harnessing Lighting: A Guide to Wireless Fixture Controls
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.
BURNDY® LLC
When All You Have is a Hammer…
Yeah, I’m sure you know the saying — “When all you have is a hammer,
everything looks like a nail.” And I’d imagine you probably chuckled,
just a little anyway. A friend of mine gave his small boy a hammer for
his birthday. And the kid beat on everything, all day long, when Tommy
was at work… including the gas meter in the yard.
