Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Recessed Commercial Electric Lights

Improved illumination creates a more positive and focused office environment. It helps improve employee morale, and it contributes to increased productivity. Of course, many businesses may feel that now is not the best time to spend money on a comprehensive overhaul of their interior lighting system. For companies who are hesitant to invest in a completely new interior lighting system, commercial recessed fluorescent lights offer an affordable enhancement to the existing general lighting system that represents a safe-bet investment in a sluggish market place and also helps to reduce liability and improve general safety.

A certain number of foot-candles are needed within a building so people can clearly see what they are doing and where they are going. Pockets of shadow or low levels of light represent areas where employees can injure themselves or suffer from eye strain due to insufficient light. Commercial recessed down lights are an effective source and affordable source of enhanced illumination in these. Reducing the risk of injury or work-related physical stress helps decrease the potential liability for an organization with substandard levels of lighting. Something as simple as installing a few commercial recessed electric lights could potentially qualify a company for reduced commercial liability insurance rates. This depends upon the insurance carrier, of course, and if possible, will probably require some very extensive documentation such as a photometric analysis to show where the improvements have been made.

Recessed electric light fixtures are also an excellent source of accent lighting in commercial interiors. Meeting rooms and foyers are the two most rooms that every company should spend the money to literally put in the best possible light. Recessed electric lighting fixtures in these rooms can be wired to dimmer controls that allow for the light to be set to appropriate levels for different events. Speeches, sales presentations, private meetings, and even video conferencing can all benefit from the flexible and controlled illumination produced by commercial recessed ceiling light fixtures.

To choose fixture specifics such as housings, trims, and lamp types, it is best to first quantify floor and vertical cube space, and to spend as much time as necessary to interface with clients to learn the key activities that represent their business model and what type of light fixtures will best support those activities. This information can then be passed on to an RLLD lighting specialist who can this data using sophisticated design software that generates a comprehensive photometric analysis of the clientʼs interior office space. This photometric assessment depicts a point by point, room by room breakdown of required levels of lighting and optimal locations for general and accent lighting fixture placement. Knowing these two details helps the contractor determine exactly how many recessed electric lighting fixtures are actually needed, and which housings, trims, and lamp types will best meet the requirements of the proposed installation.

For ceilings that cannot be cut due to restrictions in the commercial lease, retrofit recessed light fixtures may be the best way to go. Smaller companies who feel the pain of investing even in a few new ceiling lights can be reassured with the promise of lowering electric bills with low voltage recessed fixtures. Unique interior architecture such as sloped ceilings can also be accommodated with special recessed electrical light fixtures made just for such interiors.

These are just a few examples of the range of options available through RLLDʼs online inventory and supply house. We offer contractors an enormous diversity of commercial recessed electrical lighting lamps, housings, and trims that combine unobtrusiveness with flexibility. All equipment is American made here in the United States and drop shipped directly to the clientʼs location unless otherwise requested. Photometric analysis and adjunct consultation services are free to clients and serious inquirers, and consultations services are available for a reasonable fee for contractors seeking expert advice on an as-need basis.

If you have any questions about any recessed commercial electric lights we offer, do not hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-239-2939. Our experienced lighting experts are happy to answer any questions you may have, and help you choose the right products for your application.

At Residential Landscape Lighting & Design, we have access to a full range of commercial lighting options suited to the many needs and concerns facing business owners today. Our Texas design center is located in downtown Houston with suppliers positioned throughout the United States that enable us to service all 50 states including New York NY, Los Angeles CA, Miami, FL. Chicago, IL. Denver CO., El Paso, Texas, Dallas TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Boise ID, Atlanta GA, Albuquerque NM, Raleigh-Durham NC, Washington DC, Albuquerque NM, Huntsville AL, Fayetteville AR, Norfolk VA , Madison WI., Corpus Christi, TX, Plano, Texas, Garland, TX, Laredo, Texas, Lubbock, Texas.

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