Lighting Efficiency: Making It Happen — Part 2
Oct 1, 1999, By John Fetters, Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional
The proper approach and knowledge of application issues is vital when upgrading lighting systems. Energy savings and improved employee productivity are the results of a good project....
Fiber Optics Lights a Path to Success
Oct 1, 1999, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Fiber-optic network helps Montefiore Medical Center remain leader in health care field....
Interactive Exhibit Designed to Grow Lighting Control Sales
Aug 1, 1999, By EC&M Staff
In a move to grow the market for lighting controls and lighting fixtures, Lutron Electronics, Coopersburg, Pa., launches the Ultimate Home Theater Experience...
The Art of Troubleshooting Arc Discharge Lamps
Jun 1, 1999, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Understanding how fluorescent and HID lamps work makes problem solving and corrective maintenance easier....
Lighting Jump Starts Automotive Plant Operations
May 1, 1999, Edited by Ellen Parson, Managing Editor
When Joe Huber, plant manager of the 33-year-old Chrysler machining plant in Toledo, Ohio, decided to update the lighting system, he put into place an...
Don't Shy Away from Using Lighting Software
May 1, 1999, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Even if you've never considered using a lighting design program, now may be the time. There are good business reasons why you should check into such software....
Lighting Efficiency: Making It Happen — Part 1
Apr 1, 1999, By John L. Fetters, Effective Lighting Solutions, Inc.
First, determine what light level you have, and then set the level you're seeking. Next, choose between a lighting upgrade and relighting your facility....
Remote Source Illumination Wows Lighting Designers …
Apr 1, 1999, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Lighting professionals are increasingly using a technology called remote source lighting (RSL) to move light beams anywhere they want them to go. RSL...
Lighting The Millennium with New Technologies
Apr 1, 1999, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Remote source lighting and electrodeless lamps are just a few of the new technologies making their appearance as viable and practical product offerings....
Series Lighting Circuitry: Why Use It?
Apr 1, 1999, By C. Wayne Wilson, P.E., Burns & McDonnell
Although some campus-type facilities use it, series lighting continues to dominate airfield lighting applications. But what exactly is it, and when should you use it?...
Voltage Variations And Arc Discharge Lamps
Mar 1, 1999, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
How do line voltage excursions affect HID and fluorescent ballast regulation and lamp operation? Are the effects different for the two lamp/ballast systems?...
Emergency Lighting: No More Ugly Duckling
Feb 1, 1999, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Once the dread of architects, you can now incorporate emergency lighting fixtures into an innovative design without sacrificing performance....
Metal Halide Lighting Systems are a Winning Bet at Horse Racing Complex
Oct 1, 1998, Edited by Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
A $96-million sports complex featuring a 280,000-sq-ft grandstand, 36,000-sq-ft simulcast facility, saddling paddock/jockey quarters, barn, and dirt/turf...
Minimize HID Lighting System Downtime
Sep 1, 1998, By John L. Fetters
Yes, HID lighting is affected by poor power quality. External occurrences can cause HID lighting distribution voltage to either interrupt the HID lamp's arc stream or to sag below the minimum voltage required to sustain the lamp's arc....
Lighting the Future, Factory-Direct
Sep 1, 1998, By EC&M Staff
The electrical construction industry is in a state of flux, particularly its lighting component. The following facts-of-life point this out....
