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- Brass Pathlights with Interchangeable Shades Now Offered by Orbit/Evergreen
- (3/25/2009)
- Lighting designers and installers can now switch out decorative shades on Orbit /Evergreen's new B180 solid brass pathlights to coordinate fixture styling with the landscape or architectural design. The Model B180 stem accepts six different shade designs in a versatile range of styles and sizes, including fluted shades with cut-out patterns, shades with hammered detailing, or geometric and pagoda options.
LED Downlight- ebuild (3/24/2009)
- The EnLux LED downlight, which can be installed in most 5- and 6-inch recessed housings, uses just 14 watts of energy but provides 700 lumens to replace a 65-watt incandescent flood and 26-watt CFL. The light is cool to the touch and 100% recyclable. It comes in warn, neutral, and cool white color temperatures and is available with colored light engines. 480-733-8065.
Vizia Lighting and Home Control Devices- ebuild (3/24/2009)
- The Vizia RF + collection of lighting and home control devices consists of dimmers, switches, plug-in modules, zone and scene controllers, and remote controls, all enabled with the Z-Wave wireless protocol. Vizia RF + dimmers include an energy-save mode that allows the user to set the maximum brightness below 100% to reduce energy consumption and a horizontal dim/bright bar with a seven-segment LED display. 800-323-8920.
Pass and Seymour/Legrand Receptacle Switch Combinations Protect Kids and Meet Safety Codes- ebuild (3/23/2009)
- Pass and Seymour/Legrand, a leading manufacturer of electrical wiring devices and home systems, announces its Tamper-Resistant Receptacle/Switch Combination devices. Meeting 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) safety standards, the combination devices expand what is already a broad offering of Tamper-Resistant Receptacles for residential and commercial applications.
- Inspired by Nature, New Nora Art Glass Pendants Feature “Tsunami, Water Fall, Tear Drop” Designs
- (3/18/2009)
- A dramatic new series of textured and patterned art glass pendants has just been released by Nora Lighting for use in residential, hospitality and commercial installations. Inspired by images in nature, the series features an extensive selection of luminous designs from European and American glassworks. With unique model names, such as Tsunami, Rain Fall and Agua, the new Nora series offers creative styling and versatile applications.
- Brass Pathlights With Interchangeable Shades Now Offered by Orbit/Evergreen
- (3/16/2009)
- Lighting designers and installers can now switch out decorative shades on Orbit /Evergreen's new B180 solid brass pathlights to coordinate fixture styling with the landscape or architectural design.
- Cooper Lighting Introduces Shaper Architectural Fabric Family
- (3/16/2009)
- Cooper Lighting, a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE), has introduced the Shaper Fabrique Series, a new line of commercial and residential pendants, wall sconces compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and surface luminaires featuring high-quality construction, unique fabric choices and a modular design for easy modification and convenient installation. A wide variety of specification options include eight distinct shapes, 12 diverse scales, and multiple suspension and finish options.
- Verve Wireless Lighting-Control System
- JLC Online (3/9/2009)
- Masco's Verve wireless lighting- control system saves wire while giving homeowners optimum flexibility. The radio-frequency switches mount anywhere; the 10-circuit control panel can be programmed for dimmer levels, three-way (or more) switching, and multiple fixture "scenes." Each circuit powers up to 300 watts -- so several fixtures can share a switch and a single panel can operate dozens of lights. Multiple controllers can be linked. One controller plus 10 switches costs $990. 800/542-3789
- Cooper Lighting's Halo LED Downlight Earns Energy Star Listing
- (2/6/2009)
- Cooper Lighting, a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE) announces that its Halo LED recessed downlight is the first in the industry to meet stringent Energy Star requirements for solid state lighting (SSL) luminaires. The Halo LED Downlight's performance earns an Energy Star qualification by meeting the Energy Star Program Requirements for Solid State Lighting Luminaires: Eligibility Criteria - Version 1.0 for Category A - Recessed Downlights. Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping consumers and organizations save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices.
- New Orbit/UMI Pre-Fab Boxes Save Installation Time, Trim Inventory
- (2/4/2009)
- Orbit/UMI has introduced a new series of pre-fabricated steel outlet boxes with innovative features that help contractors save installation time and allow distributors to trim inventory. Available as 4s (4" square) and 5s (4 11/16" square), the boxes are constructed from galvanized steel and have popular knock-out configurations. Time-saving features include: An adjustable back support, which is strategically-centered to ensure perfect placement and support for studs up to 6" deep; an extra-long green 10" pigtail (#12AWG) with a 10-32 ground screw; plus an optional AB bracket.
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