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- See the Light, Ban Old Bulbs, Lawmakers Say: Assembly Pair Seek Phaseout of the Incandescent Models
- The Sacramento Bee (1/31/2007)
- Jan. 31--The common light bulb may be headed the way of penny candy, dime stores and eight-track rock 'n' roll tapes -- extinct. More than 100 years after Thomas Edison perfected the incandescent light bulb, two lawmakers are pushing to make California the first state to ban it. But Levine said the intent of his bill is very serious -- to phase out the standard, incandescent bulb in favor of a more energy-efficient model.
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Spark Lighting | Coco
- ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (1/31/2007)
- Made of hand-wrapped polished wire in three sizes -- 10 inches, 15 inches, and 25-1/2 inches -- the Coco luminaire is available in seven versions, including pendant, table lamp, and wall sconce. All are lamped with a 250W halogen source, with a center metal plate protecting the fixture from lamp hot spots. www.sparklights.com
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Venture Lighting | Uni-form Horizontal
- ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (1/31/2007)
- Designed for horizontally oriented fixtures, this pulse-start metal halide lamp is suited for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor commercial and industrial applications. According to the manufacturer, the lamp produces 70 percent more effective lumens per watt than high-pressure sodium lamps and has a rated life of 20,000-plus hours. www.venturelighting.com
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LaSorgente Glass Studio | NightOrbs
- ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (1/31/2007)
- Made of 1/4-inch-thick hand-blown glass, NightOrbs are 8 inches in diameter and weigh approximately 4 pounds. Available in eight colors, each orb is supported on a 5-inch-high corrosion-resistant aluminum base, which can be mounted at a variety of heights. The luminaires work on a standard low-voltage system and take one 20W MR16 lamp. www.nightorbs.com
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Watt Stopper | Low-Profile 360-Degree Occupancy Sensor
- ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (1/31/2007)
- Available in both line- and low-voltage models, the UT-300, CI-300, and DT-300 series of occupancy sensors feature 360-degree coverage, advanced detection technology, and a low-profile design. The UT-300 incorporates ultrasonic sensing technology; the CI-300 employs passive infrared (PIR) technology for occupancy detection; the DT-300 relies on both ultrasonic and PIR technologies. www.wattstopper.com
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Besa Lighting | WS 7873 Series Bathbar
- ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (1/31/2007)
- This line-voltage bathbar series is made with handcrafted European glass and stamped steel and uses a 50W G9 halogen lamp. It can be mounted vertically or horizontally with up to five fixtures on each lampholder arm. Each shade is 4-1/4 inches square and offered in opal, carrera, or opal-frost. Finishes include bronze, chrome, and satin nickel. www.besalighting.com
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Cooper Portfolio | C6132-6150
- ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (1/31/2007)
- A family of recessed downlight luminaires with a low-brightness 6-inch open reflector that uses either a 26W or 32W triple-tube 4-pin compact fluorescent lamp. A non-imaging optical reflector provides 55-degree light cutoff. Standard features include a low-iridescent finish on all reflector colors to eliminate "rainbowing" and an electronic preheat ballast. www.cooperlighting.com
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Crestron | infiNET
- ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (1/31/2007)
- Part of a complete line of wireless lighting controls that includes single- and four-button switches and wireless gateways, the infiNET dimmer uses technology that eliminates the need for physical control wiring. Its dynamic frequency allocation ensures a fast, stable, and reliable system, and real-time analysis can be conducted remotely from any computer. www.crestron.com
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Grossman Lighting | Magic
- ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (1/31/2007)
- Part of the Magic 653 line from German-based bathroom lighting manufacturer, Grossmann Lighting, this low-voltage halogen wall sconce is made up of a partially frosted glass panel and an embedded metal insert, finished to match the supporting back plate. Offered in square and rectangular styles, the luminaire is available in matte brass, chrome, and stainless steel finishes. www.grossmann-licht.com
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Hess America | Millennio
- ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (1/31/2007)
- This LED-powered, pole-mounted light fixture features a minimalist design and is suitable for use in parks, pedestrian malls, and corporate grounds. Constructed of anodized aluminum, the fixture's head contains a wide-angle precision lens and can be uptilted to increase light projection. Additionally, T-slots in the pole can be used to attach optional components. www.hessamerica.com
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