PROLIGHTING is pleased to announce we now offer lighting products from SATCO®|NUVO® – available on our website! In the ever-evolving world of lighting technology, SATCO|NUVO stands out as a beacon of innovation and quality. With a commitment to enhancing spaces through cutting-edge lighting solutions, SATCO|NUVO has established itself as a leader in the industry. Let’s explore more about the company’s history, product offerings, and its impact on both residential and commercial lighting.
As summer creeps closer and the days get longer, you’ll want to make the most out of your outdoor living space. Decks and patio areas transform into cozy retreats for relaxation and entertainment, becoming an extension of your home. That transformation into a creatively lit outdoor environment requires a little bit of thought and foresight. From unique deck lighting designs to string lights and bulbs that bring warmth and create that quintessential summer night vibe, let’s explore some ways to maximize your time outdoors this season.
LED lights are prevalent in today’s homes due to their energy-efficiency, versatility, safety and low maintenance. However, one common issue that makes homeowners frustrated is LED flickering. Bulbs can flicker for numerous reasons, and when it comes to LED lighting, finding the problem is slightly more complicated. While the primary causes of bulb flicker can differ depending on if you are using line voltage (120V) or low voltage (12V) bulbs, the number one common cause is a dimmer that isn’t compatible. Let’s dive into the most likely problems and the solutions to keep your lighting smooth and consistent.
One of the best things about LED technology is that it allows you to create your own custom lighting design using color temperature, brightness, warmth and efficiency. By considering the Kelvin temperature, you can ensure that the light fixture complements the intended purpose and ambiance of the space. Different colors of light can impact our mood and behavior. But how does one actually choose the color temperature of their LED lighting? For those unfamiliar, we’ll explain the importance of CCT, how to choose based on your application, and how field-adjustable CCT products help make choosing even easier.
New this month at PROLIGHTING—GREEN CREATIVE’s new large size decorative filament series. Designed to fit a wide range of spaces including restaurants, hotels, retail, and residential, these decorative lamps boast both efficiency and aesthetics. LED filament lamps replicate the nostalgic look and feel of incandescent filament bulbs, while providing significant energy savings over a much longer lifetime. The line is offered in a variety of lamp shapes that deliver warm, romantic light in gradient, amber, clear, and smoky finishes. Either installed into a fixture or simply used alone, the decorative large size filament series creates a pleasing glow that’s perfect for creating a vintage or modern atmosphere.
New this month at PROLIGHTING—meet RAB’s latest Lightcloud™ Blue A19 and BR30 lamps with color tuning. Choose from over 16 million dimmable colors including tunable whites between 2200K and 6500K. And the best part? These new RGB lamps use RAB’s Lightcloud™ Blue mobile app to instantly connect to your lamps in minutes via Bluetooth Mesh, without the need for a Gateway or Hub. RAB’s Lightcloud™ Blue is a powerful, flexible, simple lighting control system designed to manage lighting wirelessly. It’s easy as downloading the Lightcloud™ Blue mobile app, connecting your enabled products, and quickly configuring them.
Rolling back a Trump-era policy this week, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the finalization of a new efficiency rule that will finally phase out older, high-energy incandescent bulbs. The Department of Energy estimates the rule will save U.S. consumers close to $3 billion on their utility bills, and project it will also cut planet-warming carbon emissions by 222 metric tons over the next 30 years. The move is the culmination of a decades-long bipartisan effort to phase out inefficient light bulbs.
