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All in Lighting Terms
Part two of our HID post outlines the workings, advantages, and disadvantages of both types of metal halide lamps, HID’s latest progression
Sockets come in many different shapes and sizes, so finding the right one can be difficult. Learn about the different types of light sockets in this article.
We're discovering how earlier HID lamps, made before the 1960s, operated and why their color temperatures tend to lean heavily towards reds or oranges.
Learn how the workhorse of lighting, the fluorescent tube, illuminates your offices, classrooms, and other public spaces every day.
Beginning with incandescents, in order to understand how different light sources operate we’ll cover the benefits and drawbacks of common light sources.
All fluorescent lighting and some LEDs need a ballast in order to operate. Learn everything you need to know about ballasts in this article.
If you haven't replaced your smoke detector in the last 10 years, it may not be as effective in the event of a fire. Read more about how to protect yourself.
Omnidirectional bulbs give off light in all directions: top, sides, and bottom of the bulb. But do you need one? Find out in this blog post from 1000Bulbs.com.
0-10V dimming applies a DC voltage between 0 and 10 Volts to produce light at varying intensity levels. Learn more in this blog post from 1000Bulbs.com.
Want to avoid igniting your ceiling? Learn when to use non-IC rated fixtures and when you need an IC rated downlight.
Not all LEDs are created equal. Here's what you need to know about power factor and LED lights before your next investment!
Lights not dimming as low as expected? This blog post by the staff at 1000Bulbs.com should help understand why and how to fix it.
