Anyone familiar with HGTV programming has probably heard of Mike Holmes—the Canadian builder/contractor who first gave us Holmes on Homes—a show that featured the expert Holmes swooping in to save homeowners from renovations gone wrong. Now, with more than eight reality series to his name and over 100 episodes of different projects, Holmes is back with another new home improvement show, Holmes Family Rescue.
Recessed lighting is easily one of the most practical and functional additions you can make to your home or commercial building. Recessed lighting — often referred to as downlighting or can lights — is designed to sit flush with your surface (usually a ceiling). These versatile lights work in practically any room. LED recessed lighting is the most common form of architectural lighting found today, and one of the fastest ways to update an existing space with minimal effort. As suppliers of LED recessed lighting, we’re seeing it used increasingly more in both new construction and LED retrofit recessed lighting applications.
In our last blog post, we introduced you to Lutron’s newest lighting control system, RadioRA 3 and outlined the key features to expect — a new all-in-one processor powered by PoE (Power over Ethernet), new simpler PC programming software and app-based editing features, and the first-ever line of wall controls with both light bar design and IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity. Now we’ll see what else RadioRA 3 is capable of.
In a quarter that’s been plagued by supply chain issues and an ongoing pandemic, Lutron’s announcement of their new RadioRA 3 Control System brought with it some much-needed excitement for the industry. Ten years in the making, RadioRA 3 is scheduled to make its debut in January and Lutron has promised the system is a total game-changer. So what’s new? Read on to learn more about the highly-anticipated product line.
The Benefits of Dimming Controlling light is one of the easiest ways you can enhance a room. With just a touch, you’re able to transform the ambiance in a family room, kitchen, bathroom or nursery, and create just the right light for any activity in essentially any area in your home. Installing dimmers is also one of the simplest eco-friendly home improvements you can make. Utilizing dimmers saves money on your energy bill and can help to extend the life of your bulbs and fixtures. While lighting is a critical aspect of good interior design, many people overlook the lighting quality in their home and miss out on a key opportunity to save energy. Lighting accounts for almost 20% of an average home’s monthly electric bill. The average homeowner has light controls that consist of a simple on/off switch, rather than a dimmer. This means that no matter what time of day,…
Shopping for LED lighting can seem like a challenging task when you’re presented with so many options. Our light bulb color chart makes it easy to understand the difference between warm, neutral, and cool LEDs, so you can choose the right one for your space. Understanding LED color temperature helps you create the perfect lighting atmosphere in every room. Whether you need cool, neutral, warm, or tunable LEDs will depend on how and where you’re using them, as well as the desired look and feel of your application. At PROLIGHTING, we want to help make the process of buying LED bulbs and fixtures easier. But first, let’s answer the question: What is Color Temperature? Most LED lighting products are offered in a variety of color temperatures in varying hues of white. Our light bulb color chart visually breaks down these temperatures, showing the range from warm (yellow) to cool (blue).…
Lighting a space like a warehouse or manufacturing facility is a tall order. These cavernous applications require a layout that must take into account the number of luminaries, light distribution, color temperature, and other unique specifications. Whether your lighting involves a new construction project or a customized retrofit design, attention to detail is critical to ensuring proper lighting is achieved with an excellent return on investment. Making wise lighting decisions for a large workspace can enhance productivity while significantly reducing your energy costs. With proper lighting, employees are able to view their work more clearly, concentrate more effectively, eliminate errors, and even increase efficiency. At the same time, it’s important to not lose sight of operating costs. LED high bay lighting is a smart, economical choice that will save big over metal halide and fluorescent alternatives. At PROLIGHTING, we monitor the industry closely to bring you commercial lighting products that…
Thanks to its versatility and flexibility, LED tape lighting is widely used as a creative lighting solution in today’s residential and commercial applications. Often called strip lights or ribbon lights, LED tape lights are popular among designers and decorators because they install easily and are highly functional with different color options, lengths, and customization capabilities. LED tape lighting goes practically anywhere and illuminates nearly anything. We’ve seen tape light used a number of ways – to brighten kitchen counters, on railings, under toe-kicks and stairs, behind mirrors, and tucked inside spaces you wouldn’t think possible. Certain types of LED light strips can display hundreds of colors; adding fun accents to cabinets, TVs, shelving, or inside recessed cove spaces. Most LED tape lights can be trimmed to fit your needs, or extended for longer runs.
Lutron has been one of our top-selling brands ever since we became a distributor back in 2004. We wanted to celebrate our last 15 years of partnership and recognize them as one of our favorite brands, by paying homage to them here. And to further commemorate, we recently dropped by their New York Residential Experience Center, located in the heart of East Midtown’s interior design district, to check out the latest products from the lighting control experts. This area of Manhattan is home to over 100 independent design showrooms, with Lutron nestled in among other luxury interior design and decorative arts brands. Walking in, we’re reminded why Lutron really is the best of the best. The space is beyond gorgeous, and mimics a posh New York City apartment equipped with a variety of Lutron products that incorporate innovative smart-home technology. An immersive experience of shade and lighting control follows; one that makes us want to pack our bags and take up residence.
RAB is now offering a full line of lamps. RAB lamps are undoubtedly going to make a significant impact on the lighting industry. RAB is known for its high-quality manufacturing due to its quality engineering and design. Linear Tubes Available in both plastic and glass models, and various lumen packages. Simple replacements for fluorescent tubes, without rewiring. They’re compatible with most common ballasts, are instant on, and eliminate flicker and hum. Compacts Replace group and 3U-pin base compact fluorescent lamps. RAB compact LEDs are available in two variations: PLC and PLL. PLC lamps replace cluster and 3U compact fluorescents (CFL) usually found in indoor applications such as desk lamps and downlighting. HID Replacements Fundamentally used in outdoor post top lighting for parking lots, roads or pathways, these lamps replace 50 – 400W MH with energy savings of up to 76%. Works directly on 120-277V line voltage. A-Line Bulbs Great price…
