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How much light do I need for reading?
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What does ADA certified mean?
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What is does Energy Star mean?
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If I order several items will they be shipped together?
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Can I use a dimmer switch on low voltage lights?
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When can I use a dimmer switch?
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When should I use a dimmer switch?
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How can I safe money?
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Did you know that the average home has approximately 30 lights?
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How do I purchase a replacement shade/glass?
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I am Missing parts, how do I replace them?
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My fixture says I need to use a 60 watt bulb, can I use a higher wattage?
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What is the difference between damp and wet locations?
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1. How much light do I need
for reading?
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Most people can read comfortably with 120 watts to 150 watts
of light. If the lamp has a halogen bulb, fewer watts are required, due to the
white color of the light. At the age 50, most people need double the amount of
light then they did before. The best reading light should come from the side or
over your shoulder, and is best accomplished with table or floor lamps with
wide lamp shades.
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2. What does ADA certified
mean?
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ADA certification is regulated by the Americans with
Disabilities Act. ADA dictates that if a light fixture is mounted on the wall
above 27 inches and bellow 80 inches from the floor, it must not protrude more
than 4 inches from the wall the light fixture is mounted on. ADA enforces this
regulation in public facilities.
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3. What is does Energy Star
mean?
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ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures distribute the light more
efficiently and evenly than conventional fixtures. They must last 10,000 -
20,000 hours. This means, with regular use, you won't need to change the bulb
for at least seven years.
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4. If I order several items
will they be shipped together?
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Your order may be shipped from more than one warehouse so each
item may be shipped separately over several days.
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5. Can I use a dimmer switch on
low voltage lights?
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Yes, you can use a dimmer switch on low voltage lights if you
use an appropriate low-voltage-dimmer. Magnetic low voltage lights require a
magnetic dimmer, and electronic low voltage lights require an electronic
dimmer. Line voltage lights may also be dimmed with low voltage lights if they
are on the same switch. For instance, if you have a dining table chandelier and
low voltage recessed on either side of it, they may all be dimmed with the low
voltage dimmer. Low voltage lighting may be damaged if the dimmer used is not a
low voltage dimmer.
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6. When can I use a dimmer
switch?
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Most rooms benefit from dimmer switches. Dimming provides
Flexibility for different activities, enhances highlights in the room, and
saves energy. For example, in the dining room, a dimmer allows for soft light
for dining and bright light for reading or cleaning. Dimming a light only
slightly will save energy and extend the life of your light bulbs.
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7. When should I use a dimmer
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A dimmer switch should be used anytime you want to control the
brightness of the light. For example in the dining-room where you may want soft
light for dining and bright light for reading or cleaning. Dimming a light only
slightly will save energy and extend the life of your light bulbs.
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8. How can I safe money? |
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Replacing your incandescent with energy-saving compact
fluorescent lamps (CFLs) can significantly reduce the cost of your energy
bills. Why? Because CFLs give off the same amount of light but use fewer watts.
They also last up to 10 times longer, which means you don't have to replace
them as often.
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9. Did you know that the
average home has approximately 30 lights? |
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By replacing the bulbs in the five most frequently used lights
in your home with Bulbrite's Energy Star qualified lighting; you can save more
than $143 over the life of the lamp
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10. How do I purchase a
replacement shade/glass?
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Identify the item check the accesories to make sure we have
the item
and if we do not carry the item, please send us an e-mail with the item number
and description.
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11. I am Missing parts, how do
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Return the item and we will be able to provide you with the
missing parts. If the fixture is from an older product, and was not recently
purchased, send us an e-mail with an item number, description and photograph.
We will do our best to locate the missing parts for you.
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12. My fixture says I need
to use a 60 watt bulb, can I use a higher wattage?
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It is not recommended that you use a higher voltage than
specified. exceeding the recommendation can create a great safety risk to your
home. If this is something you would like to do, please contact us to find out
an alternative solution.
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13. What is the difference
between damp and wet locations?
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Damp: Area where moisture is present but not direct.
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Wet: Area where moisture is direct.
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