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Basic Rules for LED Closet Lighting

Closet lighting can make a storage space safer, easier to use, and more functional. Whether you’re lighting a small reach-in closet or a large walk-in, the right LED fixtures can improve visibility while helping you account for electrical-code clearance requirements around shelves, clothing, and other stored items. In this guide, we’ll cover the basics of LED closet lighting, including fixture safety, color temperature, motion-sensing options, and design ideas using flush mounts, recessed fixtures, puck lights, and LED tape light. Closet Lighting Safety Codes & NEC Requirements The National Electric Code (NEC), which is published every three years by the National Fire Protection Association, sets the rules and guidelines that apply to building regulations in most commercial and residential spaces, including closets and other storage areas. In the 2008 edition of the code, LED fixtures were allowed for the first time. Since then, modern homes have slowly integrated over to LED…

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Getting Started with Lutron Dimmers

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,…

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Light Bulb Color Temperature: Best Kelvin for Every Room

Choosing the right light bulb color temperature can completely change how a room looks and feels. Our light bulb color chart makes it easy to compare warm white, soft white, bright white, and daylight LEDs from 2700K through 5000K so you can choose the best color temperature for every room in your home. With so many LED lighting options available, understanding LED color temperature makes it easier to choose the right bulb or fixture for your space. Whether you want a warm, relaxing glow or brighter, cooler light for task areas, the best Kelvin temperature depends on the room, how the lighting will be used, and the atmosphere you want to create. At PROLIGHTING, we make it easier to compare LED bulbs and fixtures and find the right lighting for your application. What is Color Temperature? Most LED lighting products are offered in a variety of color temperatures in varying…

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LED Lighting Terms: 15 Specs to Know Before You Buy

As LEDs continue to reign over incandescent and fluorescent options, it helps to know a handful of LED lighting terms so you can compare products properly and pick the right one for a project. Early LED lighting was mostly commercial, but the technology has shifted substantially into residential too. More consumers are making the switch, realizing that a larger upfront investment pays back over time.

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0-10V Dimming: How It Works with LED Lighting | PROLIGHTING

What is 0-10V Dimming? 0-10V dimming is a common lighting control method that uses a low-voltage DC control signal to adjust the light output of compatible LED fixtures. In a typical 0-10V LED system, approximately 10 volts represents full light output, while reducing the control voltage dims the fixture toward its minimum light level. The exact minimum dimming level varies by LED driver, and some systems require a separate switch or relay to turn the fixture completely off. Simple, reliable, and widely used in commercial lighting, 0-10V dimming makes it easy to adjust light levels for different activities, environments, and energy-saving strategies. Pairing compatible LED fixtures with a 0-10V dimmer gives you greater control over spaces ranging from offices and warehouses to restaurants and retail environments. Where to Use a 0-10V Dimmer? 0-10V dimming was originally developed for (and is still often used as) a standard method of controlling fluorescent…

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Keystone FutureFit Kits

Keystone FutureFit kits are easy retrofit solution for sconce, linear, rectangular, and circular fixtures.

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Smart Lighting for a Smart Home

Smart lighting can reduce energy, increase comfortability, and improve safety. Smart lights are beneficial in both residential and commercial applications.