Thursday, May 26, 2005

Christmas Light, Light Mounting Clips, Black Out Caps, String Lights & Holiday Lighting Ideas

I am starting to think about Christmas lighting for my home. I am changing things up this year and need some advice on string lights. How do you safely remove lights from a string when you outline the roof and need to hide some of the lights?

You have two options. One is to cut and splice the wire or you can simple use our BLACK OUT CHRISTMAS CAPS to remove lamps and cover up the sockets. We have models for C7 LIGHTS , C9 LIGHTS and MINIATURE STRING LIGHTS.

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Sport Court, Halogen Light, Tennis Court Equipment, Light Pole, Backyard Tennis Court & Outdoor Landscape Lighting

I am interested in replacing the halogen lights on my backyard tennis court with a more efficient HID style fixture. I have 3" poles that are in great shape. What will fit?

We have many TENNIS COURT FIXTURES that will work on your 3" poles with little to no modifications. If your home is in a area with high winds, I would check our WIND ZONE CHART for recommendations in your area. We also have a great selection of PRE-PACKAGED TENNIS COURT LIGHTING KITS designed for just about any size RECREATIONAL COURT or TOURNAMENT COURT.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Santa Claus, Saint Nick, Rudolph, Blitzen, Garden Sculptures, Train Sculptures & Christmas Decorations

Do you have any Christmas light clips? The kind that slips under the roof shingle or the gutter of your house. I have looked everywhere for the right clip!

At Residential Landscape Lighting & Design we have a wonderful selection of CHRISTMAS LIGHTS and CHRISTMAS LIGHT MOUNTING CLIPS. Our HOLIDAY LIGHT SCULPTURE selection is also quite extensive. There is nothing like an CHRISTMAS ANGEL or a FULL SIZE LIGHTED TRAIN to show your holiday cheer.

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American Flag, US Flags, Military Support, Holiday Lighting & Supporting Our Troops

As we approach the 4th of July, I would like to show my true American spirit! Do you have any patriotic lights that I can put on my fence? My neighbor's son is in Iraq!

We have a couple of FLAG LIGHTS and STAR LIGHT SCULPTURES that are perfect to please your neighbor and show your support. In fact, give us a call at 800-239-2939 and let's put one on every fence in the neighborhood! I will work with you on the price!

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Basketball Light, Commercial Outdoor Lighting, Sports Light, High Bay Light, Low Bay Light & Outdoor Landscape Lighting

Why is commercial lighting so expensive? I am looking for some low bay fixtures to use in a covered basketball pavilion at our church camp.

Our LOW BAY FIXTURES and HIGH BAY FIXTURES are very competitively priced and would be perfect for your recreational area. They are available in several wattage, colors and come with the lamp! They are easy to install and are very durable should the kids get wild with the ball.

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Anchor Bolt, Galvanized Anchor Bolt, Light Pole Anchor & Lighting Pole

We are building a strip center in a coastal area. I am concerned about the lights in the parking lot rusting and falling apart in several years. Do you sell galvanized poles?

Yes, our STEEL LIGHTING POLES can be galvanized and then powder coated to prevent corrosion from salt water and salt air. We also have, GALVANIZED ANCHOR BOLTS, TENONS, and FITTERS! All come in several sizes and we have ANCHOR BOLTS to fit every pole.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2005

Wiring Diagrams, Wire Amperage Rating, Outdoor Lighting Tips, Low Voltage Light & Transformers

I was wondering if it is problematic to change wire size in runs. For example, tapping into a run of 10g wire with some 16g to supply a single 20 watt light. Shouldn't this be safe/effective as long as the load on the 16g wire is reasonable for that wire (i.e. the 20w light)? Thanks

You can certainly use different size wires to feed your OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEM as long as you are aware of the amperage capacities of each wire. You should start with the largest wire leaving the TRANSFORMER branching out to the smaller wires going to lights. 10/2 is good for 30 amps. 12/2 is good for 20-amps. 14/2 is good for 15-amps. 16/2 is good for 10-amps. See our VOLTAGE CHART for wiring diagrams and information.

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Monday, May 23, 2005

Lamp Dimmer, Lutron Electronics, Lamp Dimmer Switch, Table Lamps & Lutron Lamp Dimmer

I would like to put a dimmer control on my table lamps. Is that possible without rewiring the fixture or changing the socket?

The easiest way to control you table lamps is by using a LUTRON LAMP CORD DIMMER. You just cut the wire and install the dimmer switch in line between the power supply and the lamp. They come in several colors such a white, black and brown. We also have a PLUG IN DIMMER CONTROL if you prefer to not cut the wire to dim the lights. This is great for lamps by the bed and guest bedrooms.

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Sunday, May 22, 2005

Lutron Maestro, Lutron Diva, Lutron Radio Ra, Lutron Grafik Eye and Lutron Lighting Controls

What is the deal with putting several dimmers in one box? Why do they get so hot and what can I do to fix the problem?

LUTRON DIMMER CONTROLS must be DERATED WHEN GANGED to accomodate the combined heat load. LUTRON ELECTRONICS does a good job of explaining the use of multiple dimmers behind one switch plate.

It is very important that you understand how to properly gang dimmers and the consequences of a poor installation. All DIMMER CONTROLS get hot and they dissipate the heat by using the aluminum heat sink on the front of the dimmer. When you gang them you have to remove a portion of the aluminum heat sink which causes the temperature to rise and is multiplied by each dimmer you install. You can rearrange the dimmers in the box by separating them with switches in a multi gang box or relocate the dimmer to the other end of a three way system.

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Phantom Lighting, Cabinet Lighting, Showcase Lighting, Low Voltage Lighting & Light Shelf

I was looking into your Phantom shelf lighting and want to know more about the buss bars and how they work with the adjustable shelving.

The PHANTOM ADJUSTABLE STRIP LIGHTS come in two models. One that utilizes standard shelf supports (exposed) and the other is our patented CONCEALED BUSS BAR SYSTEM. This concealed design is for new construction only because the STEEL BUSS BARS are installed during fabrication to line up with the drilled holes in the side of the cabinets. What you get is individually electrified shelves without any exposed wiring or connectors. The results are spectacular! Check out our GALLERY of cabinet lighting examples using the PHANTOM LIGHTING SYSTEM.

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Motion Light, Motion Sensor Lighting, Occupancy Sensors, Security Light & Photocells

I am looking for a two staged motion detector for my front porch. Does RAB make one?

We have TUFF DOME two staged motion detector that runs the lights at 20% until it detects motions and goes to 100%. This feature helps extend lamp life, deter buglers and creates a pleasant lighting effect while in the soft mode. There is also a built in photocell to deactivate the lights during the day. We have other styles of MOTION DETECTORS, MOTION LIGHTS and OCCUPANCY SENSORS.

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Advance Transformer, HID Ballast, Advance Ballast, Mercury Vapor, Metal Halide & Outdoor Landscape Lighting

I am looking for a replacement mercury vapor ballast for one my landscape lighting fixtures. Do you sell just the ballast or do you have to buy the capacitor as well?

The ADVANCE MERCURY VAPOR BALLASTS and METAL HALIDE BALLASTS we sell are packaged as a kit. If you have an older model ballast, it is a good idea to replace the capacitor at the same time. Some of the older capacitors contained PCB's and should be carefully disposed of.

If you are interested, we also have HID BALLASTS MOUNTED IN NEMA 3 BOXES that are designed specifically for OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING.

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Well Light, HID Lighting, Outdoor Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Yard Light & Tree Light

What is a well light? My landscaper wants me to use several on my Palm trees in the front yard.

A WELL LIGHT is a heavy duty OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE LIGHT that is made from aluminum or brass. The Tech light well light provides an economical source of grade-mounted lighting utilizing incandescent or HID lamps. The complete fixture is comprised of four main components: PVC sleeve, metal grill, remote ballast box and light fixture. If you are mounting this light in a lawn area, it is a perfect application! Be sure and have your landscaper provide a good gravel base for drainage.

Please also visit our LOW VOLTAGE OUTDOOR LIGHTING section for more LANDSCAPE LIGHTING INFORMATION on designing a low voltage system.

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Saturday, May 21, 2005

Outdoor Light, Salt Air, Fiberglass Enclosure, Stainless Steel Box & Low Voltage Liighting

I live on the coast and need to replace a low voltage transformer. Do you have anything that does well in a salt air environment?

You have two choices of enclosures to choose from that can hold up in tough conditions: FIBERGLASS TRANSFORMER ENCLOSURES or STAINLESS STEEL TRANSFORMER ENCLOSURES. Both power supplies are well made and should do the trick.

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Pond Light, Sumbmersible Pond Light, Designer Fountain Lighting & Outdoor Garden Light

I am in the process of designing a fountain for my yard. Do you have any information that might be helpful in this process?

Designing proper lighting for a GARDEN POND or OUTDOOR FOUNTAIN is fairly simple if you understand what kind and how many lights to use. The FOCUS SL40 UNDERWATER LIGHT is one of our most populate models. Another popular garden fountain light is the FOCUS SL11 BRASS POND LIGHT. For both models you will need to use a GFCI RECEPTACLE and a LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.

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MR16 Socket, Porcelain Light Socket, Lighting Accessory, MR11 Sockets & Light Fixture Part

I am looking for some replacement MR16 sockets for my outdoor landscape lighting fixtures. It is round in shape and has 6" leads.

We have several REPLACEMENT MR16 SOCKETS to choose from. The ROUND MR16 SOCKET is our part number SKT-HS-300. It has a round porcelain base with 8" leads. We also have MR11 SOCKETS FOR HALOGEN LAMPS if you are interested.

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Friday, May 20, 2005

Bank Light, Table Lamps, Task Light, House of Troy & Decorative Lighting

I am a interior designer looking for some decorative table lamps for one of my commercial clients. What do you have that might work for the desks in a bank lobby?

We have several handsome TABLE LAMPS, BANKERS LAMPS or DECORATIVE LIGHT FIXTURES that would look great in a bank lobby.

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Landscape Light Rock, Stone Light, Garden Accessory & Outdoor Low Voltage Light

So what's the deal with rock lights? Are they realistic or cheap looking? How does the light adjust?

Our ROCK LIGHTS are well made and as realistic as any ARTIFICIAL ROCK LIGHTING on the market! The low profile design and concealed light source makes this light unobtrusive and easy to hide in flower beds and other landscaping. As far as adjusting goes, the lights have an adjustable bracket for fine tuning. Otherwise, you can reposition the LIGHT ROCK as you see fit. They look great around patios, gardens, ponds, fountains and atrium. Did you know we have OUTDOOR ROCK SPEAKERS to match? Call today!

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Thursday, May 19, 2005

MR8 Light, Copper Landscape Light, Palm Tree Lighting & Outdoor Landscape Lighting

I have several raised planters with Sago Palms that I would like to light. I am looking for a very small halogen light that does not look bad during the day.

Our smallest HALOGEN ACCENT LIGHT is the MR8 copper series of lights from Focus Industries. These little lites are only 1.5" in diameter and utilize a MR8 20-watt halogen lamp. Of course, all low voltage lighting requires a TRANSFORMER to power the lights.

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Bathroom Light Fixtures, Vanity Lights, Mirror Lighting, Make Up Light & Lighting

I am in the process of having my bathroom remodeled and wanted to improve the vanity lighting over the sink. What do you have for sale that works well on a mirror?

We have many BATHROOM VANITY LIGHTS that work well on mirrors. The key is having a good mirror man that can cut the right size hole and provide for the mounting screws as well.

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Outdoor Flood Light, Security Lighting, Exterior Light, Halogen Flood & Security Light

On the RAB R90M how can it use a PAR38 bulb if the housing is 2 1/2" in diameter? That does not compute!

That is simple. The RAB R90M is a basic medium base socket holder with a rubber seal to keep things dry. Only the base of the lamp screws into the holder and the reflector portion of the lamp remains exposed. You can use a PAR20, PAR30 or a PAR38 light bulb. If you are looking for something more attractive, you might consider our REMCRAFT BULLET FLOOD HOLDERS.

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Art Light, Art Deco Lighting, Low Voltage Light, Halogen Light Fixture, & Lighting Controls

My new home (3 BR + Den, 1650 Sqft) would be ready in next 6 months. I need to freeze electric fitting options with my builder this weekend (standard fittings are very basic). My questions is that if I need to have some decor lights over few paintings over the wall, then what all electric points do I need to add to my options ? and do I need to add one point for each painting ? Also, let me know if there is anything important with electric fittings and points, which I should consider now when home construction is in design phase.

You should have one or more LOW VOLTAGE ACCENT LIGHTS to illuminate each piece of art. One if the art is small to medium size, and two mounted at oblique angles if the painting is large. The Halo H1499T/1420P is my favorite. This light will rewire a MAGNETIC DIMMER CONTROL. The lights should be mounted at roughly a 45 degree angle to the art.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Pear Tree Lighting, Outdoor Low Voltage Lighting System, Lighting Information & Night Lighting

First, I would like to compliment you for providing so much free advice! Second, here's my question. I want to light a single tree - Bradford pear, about 20 feet tall today - that's in a circle in the center of our driveway. The total run of wire is about 80 feet (that's the actual, not straight line, distance). If I get 1 50 watt up light - well or spot? - what size transformer is appropriate? It would be great to think I can have extra capacity, but I also read you're supposed to use at least 60% of the transformer's capacity, so if I use a 50 watt bulb, I would only need an 80 watt (if there is such a thing) transformer, but then I have only a little extra capacity. I will be using 12/2 wire, so not too much voltage drop in 80 feet. In your own lighting kit with 6 20 watt lights you're only using 40% of the capacity?? Thanks!!

Thanks for the kudo's! I have a lot of fun answering all the great questions I get from people such as yourself. Depending on the plant material around the base of the Pear Tree, I would use two 50-watt LOW VOLTAGE HALOGEN UP LIGHTS (EXN 38 degree lamps) for a balanced and dramatic display. If it is lawn, I would go with GRADE LEVEL UP LIGHTS (50PAR36/WFL lamp). As far as the TRANSFORMER, you should get the 150-watt ECONOMICAL POWER SUPPLY and use 12/2 DIRECT BURIAL CABLE under the driveway to feed the light. You might run two cables (one for each light) just in case one fails you can always go to one cable. Send us some digital pictures and we will add them to our OUTDOOR LIGHTING GALLERY. Enjoy!

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Fan Control, Fan Speed Control, Ceiling Fan Speed Control & Ceiling Fan Accessory

We have three ceiling fans on our covered patio. Is there a way to control the speed for all the fans on one control?

Some of our LUTRON FAN SPEED CONTROLS are designed for more than one fan up to a total of 5 amps. We also have COMBINATION LIGHT/FAN SPEED CONTROLS for fans with light kits.

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Ceiling Lighting Recessed Sloped, Recessed Lighting, Overhead Light & Halo Lighting

We are in the middle of remodeling our family room and would like to add some recessed lighting, except the ceiling is sloped. What are my options?

We have RECESSED LIGHTING DESIGNED FOR SLOPED CEILINGS that is IC rated and some SLOPED DOWN LIGHTS that are not IC rated. The IC rating stands for insulation contact which is handy between floors or roofs.

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Under Cabinet Light, Curio Cabinet Lighting, Strip Light & Under Kitchen Cabinet Light

I am interested in adding some inexpensive lights under by kitchen and bar cabinets. It is so dark underneath the cabinets that I can't see what is what! Got anything that might work?

I would recommend the HOUSE OF TROY ADVENT STRIP LIGHTS for under the kitchen and bar cabinets. The come in several lengths and are 120-volt, which means you do not have to have a transformer. They are cheap, simple to install and very effective.

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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb, Energy Savings, Long Life Light Bulb & Reflector Light Bulb

Do your fluorescent light bulbs fit in a standard light fixture? The kind that uses the regular shaped "A" light bulb.

Our GREEN LIGHT FLUORESCENT LAMPS come in many shapes and sizes. We have both "A" LAMPS and "R" LAMPS with medium base sockets. In fact, we also have THREE WAY FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS!

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Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Outdoor Security Lighting, Warehouse Lighting, Outdoor Area Lighting & Parking Lot Lighting

Hi, Does the Techlight MWPB6A wall pack case of the unit have knock out holes for mounting? If not how do you attach it to a wall? Thanks

The TECHLIGHT WALL PACK does have knock outs in the back for mounting on a standard 4/0 junction box. If you don't have a junction box, you can mount the fixture directly to the wall with anchor bolts and use a waterproof connector on your wire. Please check out our entire selection of OUTDOOR SECURITY LIGHTING EQUIPMENT.

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Putting Greens, Backyard Putting Green, Golf Light, Home Putting Greens & Putting Practice

Can I hook up the putting green lights directly to my landscape light cable? Thanks!

Yes! You can hook up PUTTING GREEN LIGHTS from FOCUS LIGHTING directly to your existing outdoor lighting system. Of course, this is provided that you have adequate capacity on your 12 VOLT TRANSFORMER and UNDERGROUND CABLE. Give us a call at 800-239-2939 for further assistance.

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Monday, May 16, 2005

Deck Design Idea, Lighting For Wood Decks, Step Lights & Mushroom Lights

I have installed large boxes on my deck that I put potted plants in. I would like to light these, but am not sure what to use. Could you please let me know what would work best? I also have a wall built as to hide my grill from the deck and would like to put lighting on the wall. What type of lights should I use? Thank you for your prompt response.

You can spot light your planters with a LOW VOLTAGE ACCENT LIGHT mounted in an adjacent tree or soffit of the house. You can also put a MUSHROOM PATH LIGHT in the planter to illuminate the plants. For the wall you could use some LOW VOLTAGE STEP LIGHTS for safety or some UP LIGHTS to accent the wall. You will need a LOW VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY and LOW VOLTAGE CABLE to complete the job.

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Nutone Exhaust Fan, Bath Fan, Bath Exhaust Fan & Bathroom Heater

I bought a house that has one of these and honest to gosh can't figure out how to change the lightbulb. How do you remove the glass cover to get at the bulbs?

Changing the light bulb is quite easy on your NUTONE QT9093WH HEAT/VENT LIGHT. The front grill cover and glass lens is held is place by two springs called "Chicken Leg" springs. You simply pull down on the outside cover avout 3" and then push the springs together with your fingers to release the grill from the housing. Good Luck!

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Holiday Lighting, Seasonal Decorations, Replacement Light Bulbs, C7 Lamps & C9 Lamps

Our Christmas lights are old and starting to loose the color on the bulb. Do you sell just the replacement lamps?

Yes, we have a wide selection of C7 REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS and C9 REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS in several popular colors. We also have BULK ROLLS OF CHRISTMAS LIGHT STRINGS if you need to add to your holiday display! Di you know they make BLACK OUT CAPS FOR STRING LIGHTS in C7, C9 and minauture sizes?

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Christmas Tree, Artificial Christmas Trees, Prelit Christmas Tree & Lighted Wreaths

I am tired of dragging a real christmas tree into my house every year. Do you sell artificial lighted Christmas trees?

I know what you mean! I just purchased one of our PRELIGHTED ARTIFICAL CHRISTMAS TREES for my home. You can hardly tell it isn't real unless you look very carefully! We have many PRE-LIT CHRISTMAS TREES and PRE-LIT WREATHS to choose from.

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Sunday, May 15, 2005

Outdoor Landscape Lighting, Malibu Lighting, Garden Lights & Low Voltage Transformers

I just purchased (22)20 watt low voltage landscape lights. I want to run these lights around my pool totaling 150'' of wire. The lights are going to be spaced evenly the entire 150''. My question is what size wire should i use, and what size transformer on this straight run with no splices? Also can I use a 600 watt transformer with (2)300 watt circuits, and just bridge the transformer for a (1) 600 watt output for this project.

You need to run multiple 12/2 LANDSCAPE CABLES to groups of lights totaling roughly 100 watts each. We have 10/2 CABLE which is good for 30 amps and longer runs. Otherwise, you will have VOLTAGE DROP PROBLEMS and dim lights on the end of the runs The transformer has two 300 watt circuits for a reason! Follow the manufacturer''s instructions do not exceed 300-watts per circuit.

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Rope Lighting, Undercabinet Light, Light Rope, Kitchen Accessories & Transformers

Interested in low voltage undercabinet lighting. I was wondering how you 24 or 12 volt rope lighting would work for that . Also wondering how many watts per foot and if you can supply transformers?

Our 12-VOLT ROPE LIGHTING and 24-VOLT ROPE LIGHTING is the least expensive way to do task lighting in your kitchen. Both rope lights produce 5.5 watts per foot. We do have MAGNETIC TRANSFORMERS and ELECTRONIC TRANSFORMERS in both voltages. You might consider our AMERICAN LIGHTING XENON UNDER CABINET LIGHTS or our ALCKO HALOGEN TASK LIGHTS.

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Red Dot Lighting, Replacement Lens, Path Light, Pagoda Light & Step Lighting

I am looking for replacement shatterproof light covers, tops and screws for my 7-/12" Red Dot Pathway lights. Can you help me. We have 12 lights and our roofers ruined the tops on them and we have missing screws. Thank You.

No, We do not have access to replacement globes for Red Dot fixtures. However, we do carry a full line of PAGODA LIGHTS and PATH LIGHTING FIXTURES that you want want to consider as replacements for your current Red Dot fixtures.

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Residential Lighting Control, Solid State Controls, Lutron Dimmer & Light Control

I have 14 recessed lights on one lutron switch dimmer combo that is getting hot. The bulb watts is 960 but the lutron switch is rated 1000. why is it getting so hot to the touch?

During normal operation, solid-state dimmers generate heat. A solid-state dimmer is roughly 98% efficient-2% of the power is dissipates as heat, causing the dimmer to feel warm to the touch. The closer a dimmer is run to full output and the higher the load (watts) on the dimmer, the warmer it will feel. This is perfectly normal and safe. LUTRON DIMMERS AND LIGHTING CONTROLS are designed to the strictest UL safety standard, and can handle their full rated load (a 600 Watt dimmer can handle a full 600W of power without overheating. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW LIGHTING DIMMERS WORK

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Picture Frame, Contemporary Light Fixture, Picture Light, House of Troy, & Picture Art Frame

I have a piece of art that I want to light and it measures 44"Hx56"W. I am interested in the HOT-SL40-61 light that will mount to the frame. Will this do the job?

If you are interested in the SLIMLINE SERIES that is the right fixture for the job. If you ART IS TRADITIONAL, you might consider the HOT-T36 fixture which is larger and can accomodate higher wattage lamps if necessary. We have both in stock! Have you looked at the PHANTOM CONTOUR PROJECTOR?

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Xenon Light Bulb, Halogen Light Bulb, Fluorescent Light, Under Counter Lighting, & Kitchen Lighting

What is xenon lighting. How is it different from incandescent and flourescent? How much do the bulbs cost? Does it require a transformer?

XENON LIGHTING is simply a light bulb that is filled with xenon gas and has a carbon filament. The gas causes the light to operate more efficiently which translates into a longer life, brighter source. FLUORESCENT LIGHTING requires the use of a ballast to ignite the gas which is in the tube. By design these fixture have a lamp life in excess of 24,000 hours. HALOGEN LIGHTING produces a white light, more heat and requires a 12-VOLT TRANSFORMER to run the lights.

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Lighting Controls, Wall Switches, Lutron Dimmers & Safety Concerns

Why is my dimmer switch getting warm when the lights are on? The dimmer switch is rated for 600w, and my 4 recessed lights only add up to 320w. Using 14-2 wire. In another room, I have a standard light switch controlling 425 watts and it never gets warm.

If the DIMMER CONTROL is ganged with another dimmer in the same box you reduce the 600-watt capacity down to 450-watts. If the switch box is full of wires and does not have room to disipate the heat that may be another cause. And finally, if you have the wrong dimmer or a cheap dimmer for the type of load that can also be a problem. For example, you can only use an electronic dimmer with fixtures that have an electronic transformer. Dimmers by nature do get warm, so don't worry. If it is really hot to the touch, I would contact an electrician to check it out. You might also check out our LUTRON FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS for more information.

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Kitchen Lighting, Dimming Fluorescent Lights, Fluorescent Ballast & Fluorescent Light Fixture

Is it safe to use a dimmer switch with flourescent fixtures in my kitchen? We have a 4 bulb fixture. Thanks

The quick answer is NO! Unless you replace the FLUORESCENT BALLAST with a new one that is designed to operate with a FLUORESCENT DIMMER CONTROL you will have problems and may cause a fire. This might require rewiring the switch leg. Try installing color corrected lamps in the 3500K range which will soften the light and improve color rendering. Hope that helps!

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Saturday, May 14, 2005

Dual Lutron Dimmer Control, Skylark Dimmer, Lighting Control, & Wall Switch

I have a duplex wall switch controlling 2 separate low voltage light fixtures. I want to replace the switches with dimmer controls. Is there such a control available? A duplex dimmer switch?

Yes, Lutron Electronis make a SKYLARK DUPLEX DIMMER CONTROL for controlling two switch legs from a single gang box. They are only rated for 300 -watts each!

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Picture Frame Lights, Light Art, Display Light, & Exhibit Lighting

Regarding your 15T4-BAG product you have posted. Are these the same replacement bulbs that go into the art lamps such as the: House of Troy SL16-61 art lamp?

Yes, the 15T4-BAG of lamps are what you need for your HOUSE OF TROY slimeline picture light. We also have other PICTURE LIGHT CORD COVERS and TRADITIONAL PICTURE FRAME LIGHTING.

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Outdoor Light, Outdoor Patio Light, Flood Light & Incandescent Light Bulb

I just bought a house with an outdoor mercury vapor light. The bulbs are a lot more than regular bulbs is there an adapter to make a regular bulb fit in the fixture or is it worth it to pay so much more for the mercury vapor bulb?

You cannot put a standard incandescent bulb in a mercury vapor fixture due to the HID BALLAST. Mercury Vapor is an HID source that works by raising the operating voltage of the lamp to excite the gas envelope which in turn creates the light. If you bypass the ballast, by rewiring the fixture, you can install a standard lamp. Before you go to that trouble, did you check our