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Shedding Some Light on Full-Spectrum LEDs

LEDVANCE LLC

Shedding Some Light on Full-Spectrum LEDs

As someone who’s tracked LED lighting since its early days as a commercially available technology, my own experience with the products has evolved. I live in an older house with overhead lighting only in the kitchen and bathrooms, so this has mostly meant experimenting with LED bulbs (or “lamps,” in lighting designer lingo) in the 14 or 15 table fixtures scattered around my home.
Creating the Ultimate Home Theater: A Guide for Electrical Installers

Legrand North America

Creating the Ultimate Home Theater: A Guide for Electrical Installers

Ah, the home theater. It's not just about watching movies or bingeing on the latest TV series anymore—it's about creating an immersive, cinematic experience right in the comfort of your own home. As an electrical installer, you're in a unique position to guide your customers towards achieving this dream.
Track Lighting: Illuminating the Light Path

WAC Lighting Co.

Track Lighting: Illuminating the Light Path

My home is taking on the aura of an art museum gallery. Canvases are popping up on the walls everywhere throughout the house.

Not that it’s a bad thing. There are some real benefits, like hiding holes in the walls, and not having major areas to paint.
Caséta by Lutron: Smart Lighting Control Wherever You Want It
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Know Your Conduit Options for Corrosive Applications

Gibson Stainless & Specialty, Inc.

Know Your Conduit Options for Corrosive Applications

When it comes to metal conduit, the choice for electrical contractors can often boil down to three options: galvanized steel, aluminum or stainless steel. However, in particularly challenging environments, stainless steel offers advantages the other two materials can’t match.
How Manufacturers are Bringing Basic Breaker Boxes into the Digital Age

Schneider Electric / Square D

How Manufacturers are Bringing Basic Breaker Boxes into the Digital Age

Three years ago, I decided to finally bring my home into the modern age, in terms of its electrical distribution system. Gone was the 50-plus-year-old, 60-amp fuse box (yes, I said “fuse box”), along with the similarly low-capacity line from the pole to the house. In their place, a new 200-amp service line and breaker panel.
Structured Media Centers for Wireless Networks

Leviton Manufacturing Company

Structured Media Centers for Wireless Networks

As an expert contractor, you know that homeowners are always seeking the latest and greatest in home entertainment technology. One solution that has been gaining popularity in recent years is the structured media center for wireless networks.
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