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What is architectural lighting
What is architectural lighting? The defination from wikipedia, Architectural lighting design is a field within architecture, interior design and electrical engineering that is concerned with the design of lighting systems, including natural light, electric light, or both, to serve human needs. The design process takes account of: The kind of human activity for which lighting is to be provided The amount of light required The color of the light as it may affect the views of particular [...]
How many types of sensor that you should know?
The first motion sensor was invented in the year 1950 by Samuel Bango named as a burglar alarm. He applied the basics of a radar to ultrasonic waves – a frequency to notice fire or robber and that which human beings cannot listen to. The Samuel motion sensor is based on the principle of “Doppler Effect”. Currently, most of the motion sensors work on the principle of Samuel Bango’s detector. Microwave [...]
What Is EPA(Effective Projected Area)
Today’s subject, while a little technical, is nonetheless very relevant when it comes to outdoor lighting, and most particularly to the structural aspect of it. The concept in question is what we call Effective Projected Area (EPA) and its wind force on objects. Firstly, let us precise that EPA is one of the basic principles for the structural engineering process in outdoor lighting and other mechanical engineering fields as [...]
Leviton Motion Sensor switch
Leviton Decora 120/277-Volt AC White Occupancy PIR Sensor Model# R52-ODS10-IHW Leviton Decora In-Wall Humidity Sensor & Fan Control, 3 A, Single Pole, White Model# R02-IPHS5-0LW Leviton Decora Motion Sensor In-Wall REMOTE, For Use ONLY with IPS15 or IPV15 Sensors, White/Ivory/Light Almond Model#Leviton Decora Self-Adjusting Passive Infrared Occupancy Sensor, White Model# 002-ODS15-IDW R02-IPV0R-1LM Leviton Decora Self-Adjusting Passive Infrared Occupancy Sensor, White Model# 002-ODS15-IDW Leviton Decora Motion Sensor In-Wall Switch, Auto-On, [...]
The IES code you need know
IES HB See “IES Lighting Handbook.” IES LIGHTING HANDBOOK is the Illuminating Engineering Society National Association document titled “The IES Lighting Handbook: Reference and Applications, Tenth Edition” (2011). ANSI/IES RP-16-10 is the document coauthored by the American National Standards Institute and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, Recommended Practice titled "Nomenclature and Definitions for Illuminating Engineering." IES LM-9 is the Illuminating Engineering Society document titled, “Electrical and Photometric [...]
The top 200 Electrical wholesale distributor for 2018
Top 25 Electrical Distributors Top 200 distributors will someday remember the past two years as the good old days. Many of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas have plenty of construction projects to keep people happy. The federal tax cuts are being received well, even if the impact on customers’ capital spending isn’t always immediately obvious. And while the industrial market can’t match the growth of the commercial and institutional [...]
What is the RCM meaning?
RCM is the short word of Regulatory Compliance Mark. It is the compliance requirements in Austrial and New Zealand. The following information is provided to help suppliers understand the Australian and New Zealand compliance requirements specific to EMC, telecommunications and electrical safety. Previously there were 3 individual compliance marks that could be used for compliance, depending on applicable requirements. The 3 compliance marks are identified as follows: In order to [...]
Top 10 Lighting Manufacturers in the World | Global Commercial LED Supplier Guide 2026
Top 10 Largest Lighting Manufacturers in the World (2026 Edition) & Best Value Alternatives Looking for a reliable manufacturing partner instead of just a brand name? While the giants listed below dominate the consumer market, Brandon Lighting provides specialized OEM/ODM services for contractors and distributors who need custom specs, competitive factory-direct pricing, and dedicated engineering support. [Get a Quote for Your Project vs. The Big Brands →] [...]
Fluorescent lighting fixture suppliers
The US Fluorescent lighting fixture suppliers Hera Lighting www.heralighting.com Hera’s expertise is bringing new trends and technology and has been evident throughout the decades. As a driving force in lighting technology, Hera’s main focus for more than 15 years has been LED technology. We have been at the forefront of the LED revolution to bring energy efficient and... TIGER Drylac U.S.A., Inc. Over 800 Decorative & Functional colors [...]
THE TOP 50 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
THE TOP 50 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS king Company Headquarters 2015 Sales % change 2016 2015 (2014-2015) 1 1 Quanta Services Houston $5,299,000,000 1.15% 2 2 EMCOR Group, Inc. Norwalk, Conn. $1,378,619,934 3.79% 3 3 Rosendin Electric San Jose, Calif. $1,088,954,816 14.63% 4 4 MYR Group, Inc. Rolling Meadows, Ill. $1,062,000,000 12.50% 5 5 Pike Electric Mount Airy, N.C. $870,000,000 -3.33% 6 8 Henkels & McCoy, Inc. Blue Bell, Pa. [...]