In the future, the modern office will need to be built for individual consideration; it will not be a one-fits-all concept. Dr. Joan Roberts, Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences at Fordham University, says her research shows people need different amounts of light at different times and durations, throughout the day, in order to [...]
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LED COMPARISONS
LED (or Light Emitting Diode) lighting products are quickly taking over the incandescent lamp world. They are meeting the needs of the present, without compromising the generation of the future’s own needs. LED lamps use up to 75% less energy than incandescent lamps, without the production of carcinogenic materials (such as lead and mercury) [...]
D.I.Y., HOW TO WIRE A FOUR-WAY SWITCH
If you have an existing light fixture which is controlled by two three-way switches (2 different switch locations) and want to add a third switch at a different location, you must install a four-way switch. If you are building a new home, or putting on an addition and want a fixture [...]
D.I.Y., INSTALLING A SURFACE FIXTURE, RECESSED FIXTURE OR CEILING FAN
There are several things to consider before you start on installing a surface fixture, recessed fixture or ceiling fan: 1. You must be able to install a switch leg (2-wire cable with ground) from a switch to the fixture or fan–this most often requires attic space between the two. 2. A heavy fixture or fan [...]
D.I.Y., WIRING A THREE-WAY SWITCH SYSTEM
Two three-way switches allow the control of a light fixture, receptacle, or ceiling fan (I’ll call all these “fixtures” for simplicity) from two different locations–not three. We’ll discuss adding a four-way in our next article. There are a number of ways to wire a three-way system. However, I’m only going to discuss the simplest, and [...]
D.I.Y., ADDING A SINGLE POLE SWITCH
Let’s say you have an existing fixture, ceiling fan, or receptacle, and you would like to control one of them by adding a single switch. Let me walk you through the steps (I’ll refer to all three as “fixtures” for the sake of time and space) First, you need to know that in order for [...]
D.I.Y., LET’S WIRE YOUR NEW BEDROOM
THE LAY-OUT: First, you need to analyze the room lay-out, to determine the location of the devices, i.e., switches, receptacles, TV, phones, fixtures, ceiling fans, etc. 1. Receptacles: The NEC requires a receptacle to be located on any wall, 2 feet or longer, and or every 12 running feet (so that a 6-foot cord may [...]
D.I.Y., LIGHT FIXTURE RULES
Light fixtures are referred to by the NEC (National Electrical Code) and any electrical professional who likes to sound smart, as luminaries. There are rules we need to discuss concerning where and what kind, are allowed to be installed in a home. LIGHT FIXTURE RATINGS: Light fixtures are rated for where they may be [...]
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