Frequently Asked Ventilation Fan Questions

What you should consider when buying a bath fan or home ventilation system.
Steamy mirrors, damp walls and fogged windows. They’re more than annoying. They could indicate developing problems like mold and mildew, ruined insulation, and wood rot. Spot ventilation solutions from Broan clear the air quickly and efficiently, removing potential problems before they invite themselves into your home.
What’s in stays in today’s airtight homes. Today’s homes are built airtight for efficiency. But that means moisture and airborne pollutants stay where they are unless they are vented away. Eliminating excess moisture keeps your home dry and comfortable and can help avoid mold and mildew. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) “outgas” from construction materials such as plywood, carpet, fabric, paint, adhesive, insulation and other common items. Allergens, dust, cooking vapor and what the kids bring home from school are more reasons why good ventilation is critical.
Which product is best suited to my application? Take a moment to consider what you’re looking for in a spot ventilation product. Do you want quiet operation, a powerful blower, decorative designs or something that’s virtually invisible? Could you use more light or ventilation in a walk-in closet? Broan has what you need.
Sones measure the “sound level” of your fan. A Sone is a measurement of sound in terms of comfortable hearing level for an average listener. The lower the Sone value, the more comfortable the environment. Sones are not decibels or volume, but rather how sound is “sensed.” One Sone is half as loud as two Sones, and is equivalent to a quiet refrigerator.
What “HVI certified” means to you. The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) is an independent organization that certifies the airflow and sound performance claimed by manufacturers of ventilation products. Broan certifies every product through HVI to ensure the product you purchase will perform as claimed. For more information visit www.hvi.org.
Energy Star: Conserve energy and energy expenditures. If you’re concerned about saving money and energy, choose Broan bath fans that feature the Energy Star logo. These products use high efficiency motors and lighting that can reduce energy consumption by as much as 65% — all without sacrificing performance.

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Increase Your Home’s Comfort by Eliminating Hot And Cold Spots

Most homeowners think that having areas in their home that are too hot or too cold is just something they have to live with. But Honeywell believes the only thing you need to live with is comfort.

With solutions such as forced air zoning, hydronic heating, thermostats with precise temperature control and more, you'll say goodbye to hot and cold spots and hello to comfort.

Forced air zoning systems work by having dampers installed in your ductwork that open and close as needed based on each zone’s thermostat settings. When a zone doesn’t need to be heated or cooled, the dampers close to save energy and maximize comfort elsewhere.

Hydronic zoning systems or radiant heating, use hot water and steam instead of air. Heating with water can increase your comfort level because it is less dry than a standard forced-air heating system. A modern hydronic heating system can use traditional cast iron radiators, low profile baseboard radiators, or the increasingly popular, and invisible, radiant in-floor heating. Hydronic systems are easily divided into zones for perfect comfort and the most efficient use of energy.

Intermatic Timer Swimming Pool and Spa Timers

T10000R Series Pool/Spa Control Centers
The T10000R Series Control Centers feature an all-weather enclosure and contain
one or two heavy-duty timer mechanisms. In addition, they have provision to
install switches or GFCI receptacle on the side and additional switches inside. The
enclosure accepts any combinations of P1353ME, P4243ME, T100M, PF1000M Series
mechanisms.

T20000R Series 60 Amp Pool/Spa Control Panels
The T20000R Series Control Panels features an all-weather enclosure and contain a
4 circuit breaker base, an equipment grounding bar and a mechanical time switch
mechanism. The circuit breaker base accepts interchangeable type breakers made
by a several manufacturers. In addition, the enclosure has provision for installing
additional switches or GFCI receptacles on the side and inside.

T30000R Series 100 Amp Pool/Spa Control Panels
The T30000R Series Control Panels reduce installation costs and provide all of
the electrical requirements for any pool and/or spa installation. They offer an allin-
one electrical control center which can be custom wired for a wide variety of
requirements, and eliminate the need for additional junction boxes and service
panels. The enclosure accepts any combination of P1353ME, P4243ME, T100M,
PF1000M Series mechanisms.

T40000R Series 125 Amp Pool/Spa Control Panels
The T40000R Series Control Panels reduce installation costs and provide all of the
electrical requirements for any pool and/or spa installation. They offer an
all-in-one electrical control center which can be custom wired for a wide variety
of requirements, and eliminate the need for additional junction boxes and service
panels. The enclosure accepts any combination of P1353ME, P4243ME, T100M,
PF1000M Series mechanisms.

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Lumiere Landscape Lighting - Award winning design

The best product ideas come from the professionals that use them. As a result, Lumiere fixtures have been developed and refined in collaboration with the lighting design community. This philosophy, coupled with an uncompromising commitment to innovation, quality and value, has produced an impressive roster of patents and industry awards for outstanding fixture design.

PREMIUM MATERIALS Lumiere strives to use only the finest materials available. Time- honored architectural materials such as brass, bronze, copper and stainless steel, each selected specifically for their beauty and natural corrosion-resistance. Fixtures constructed from these materials also exude a warmth and splendor unlike any painted finish. Brass, bronze and copper will  - over time - develop a natural, protective patina that will further enhance the beauty of the finish while extending the life of the fixture indefinitely. For applications where fixtures also serve as physical design elements these materials may be selected to match or compliment other architectural finishes, both indoors and out.

While brass, bronze, copper and stainless steel provide the highest level of corrosion-resistance, they are not practical or cost efficient for all types of products or projects. A viable, cost- effective alternative is aluminum. It can be formed by any one of several processes, which will accommodate most fixture designs. For these reasons, aluminum continues to be the material of choice for landscape lighting fixture design. But not all aluminum alloys are equal. Lumière strives to use solid 6061- T6 aluminum billet or extrusion wherever possible.

MACHINED 6061-T6 ALUMINUM 6061-T6 aluminum is so pure that it cannot be cast. It must be machined on CNC (Computer Numeric Control) equipment. While this material and process is more expensive than producing aluminum castings, machined 6061-T6 aluminum components deliver a level of corrosion-resistance and specification tolerances not available in a cast product. As a result, precision-machined 6061-T6 aluminum provides corrosion-resistance approaching that of brass, bronze, copper and stainless at a cost closer to that of cast aluminum.

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Halo Lighting Energy-efficient LE D Downlights

The Problem
Recent studies estimate more than 800 million recessed downlights are in operation in the United States, split nearly equally between residential and commercial applications, with about 83% still using incandescent lamps.
Inexpensive compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) downlights are commercially available, but most of these units are not dimmable, which is a desired attribute for many downlight applications. Therefore, energy-saving CFLs often are overlooked in lieu of the functionality of incandescents.
This conflict creates a significant market opportunity for an energy-efficient, dimmable light source designed for the recessed downlight market. Significant energy savings potential exists for long-life LED replacements, as much as 81 trillion watt hours (TWh)

The Solution
Cooper Lighting and the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) partnered on this PIER-sponsored project to create an LED recessed downlight suitable for both retrofit or new construction markets that met ENERGY STAR requirements, provided high-quality, broad spectrum light, and could successfully dim on standard analog dimmers. The culmination of this partnership venture was the successful launch of the HALO® LED downlight offered by Cooper Lighting.

Features and Benefits
•The HALO LED recessed downlight is the first ENERGY STAR-rated LED downlight and exceeds the high efficacy requirements set by California’s Title 24 energy regulations
•High color rendering and warm white color temperature: 80 CRI at 3045 K
•Delivers light equivalent to many standard incandescent sources used in recessed downlight applications.
•Up to 25 times longer lamp life than incandescent lamps, lasting up to 68 years in most residential applications and 15 years in typical commercial applications
• Dimmable to 15% of total light output with standard AC incandescent dimmers, 5% with low-end trim adjustment
• Multiple trim options available designed to minimize glare and increase aesthetic appeal, including those for wet applications.

Honeywell Chosen by Consumers as the Overall Best Brand of Programmable Thermostats in the United States

Honeywell's Programmable Thermostats Edge Out Competing Products in Features,
Rates Favorably on Other Factors

In Frost & Sullivan’s survey of 1,013 U.S. homeowners, 646 owned programmable
thermostats and rated various brands on several specific points. Homeowners
using Honeywell programmable thermostats rate their thermostats higher than
users of any other major brand. “Honeywell users appreciate the features offered
by its brand – 33 percent cite that having the ‘best features’ is their main
reason for using Honeywell, compared to nine percent among users of other brands
stating the same,” said Christina Alfaro Research Analyst with Frost &
Sullivan’s Customer Research Team. “Supporting Honeywell’s overall best rating
is that it rated well for other factors too, such as ease-of-use, energy
efficiency, and cost savings.”

Honeywell conducts extensive – and on-going – customer research to ensure the
products they develop are simple-to-install and are easy-to-use. For instance,
their Prestige™ programmable thermostat incorporates a patented, interview-based
interface that walks a homeowner through the set-up process by asking a series
of questions, such as “what time does the first person wake-up in the morning?”
or “what time do you go to sleep at night?” The answers help the thermostat
program itself – no owner’s manual is needed. The graphic user interface
displays information in an easy-to-understand format, the on-board user’s manual
provides definitions and directions for each display screen and can be
customized to display in English, French or Spanish.

Some Honeywell programmable thermostats also have the ability to wirelessly
communicate to accessory devices using the company’s RedLINK™ technology, the
first wireless protocol developed exclusively for the HVAC industry. The
thermostat can be used with an outdoor sensor that sends a signal to the
thermostat to display outdoor temperature and humidity on the home screen. This
makes it simple for the homeowner to get access to that information.
Finally, Honeywell thermostats are among the few thermostats that have been
qualified under the National Electrical Manufacturer Association's (NEMA) new
ENERGY AWARE™ program. When properly installed and used as directed, Honeywell
estimates that homeowner’s can cut annual heating and cooling cost up to 33
percent – or by $200 each year – depending on geographic location.

“Honeywell thermostats are designed for consumers – by consumers – who are
looking for the ultimate in comfort control,” said John Tyhacz, vice president
and general manager for Honeywell’s home comfort and energy systems business.
“They are easy-to-use and help homeowners make better decisions about their
energy use.”

Leviton Green Technology

Green technologies make sense from an economic, environmental and compliance standpoint. Federal and state energy codes are driving higher standards for building efficiency and underscoring the need for better energy-saving controls for lighting by either mandating compliance or encouraging it with tax incentives and utility rebates. Combine that with energy costs rising faster than ever before, and the reduction of energy consumption by businesses becomes an increasingly more powerful competitive advantage.

With over 38% of a typical business’s energy bill related to lighting, energy saving controls for lighting are at the center of any effort to reduce energy expenditures. One of the easiest ways to save energy is to simply turn the lights off when not needed. Leviton helps you take advantage of these potential energy-saving opportunities.

From dimming and occupancy sensing to daylight harvesting and distributed lighting control, Leviton delivers both hardwired and wireless lighting control strategies for every imaginable application in any environment. No company offers a broader range of lighting controls solutions for optimizing energy efficiency than Leviton.

More Frequently Asked Hatch Transformer Questions

What should I check if the transformer does not seem to be working?
(A) Please make certain that the black and white input wires (primary side) of the low voltage transformer are connected to the power line (120 volts or 277 volts) and that the two red output wires (secondary side) of the low voltage transformer are connected to the low voltage light source (12 volts or 24 volts). Most failures occur as a result of reverse or improper wiring.
(B) Check the filament of the lamp to see if is burned out. (Remember the glass envelope of a halogen lamp should NOT be touched by bare hands because the natural oil from your hands will cause the lamp to burn out prematurely.)
(C) Check the connection somewhere between the output wires of the transformer (red wires) and the lamp. The transformer has a sophisticated short circuit/overload protection system. If it senses a short or a bad connection or too many lamps (ie: too much wattage) it wil cause problems. Check all the connections for tightness, corrosion, arcing etc. If all are tight and clean and you do not have more than the maximum wattage of lamps on the system, then look at the lampholder itself. Make sure the contacts in the lampholder where the lamps plug in are still tight and do not show signs of carbon buildup or arcing.
Can Hatch electronic transformers be remote mounted?
Yes, they can be remote mounted up to 10 feet, after 10 feet there is a voltage drop of approximately .07 volts per foot.
Why does my voltmeter read "0" when testing Hatch transformer, does this mean the unit is bad?
No, some Hatch electronic transformers feature "Demand Circuit Design". The transformer will not produce voltage unless a lamp with at least the minimum wattage required is connected to it.
Will Hatch transformer or ballast operate at 50Hz or 60Hz?
Yes.
Why is there a delay when I turn a lamp on using Hatch transformer?
Many models of Hatch low-voltage electronic transformers utilize a soft start circuitry to maximize lamp life. The soft start circuit ramps up the lamp filament voltage slowly when the lamp is cold.
Why do I measure very low voltage on the lamp even though the light output looks OK? Shouldn't it be about 11.5V?
You must use a digital volt meter capable of reading 25KHz or higher waveforms, we suggest a Fluke Model 5220A or equivalent.
What is the "blue" loop on your VS12-60WD and VS12-75WD transformers for?
This wire is only for OEM type applications. It is used to attach a 1 meg ohm linear taper potentiometer for dimming via a potentiometer. You do not have to use the blue loop to make the unit work, it is only there if you want to use a potentiometer to dim your fixture (example: Desk top lamp).

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Frequently Asked Hatch Transformer Questions

What is a magnetic core & coil low voltage transformer?
A low voltage transformer is an electrical device that reduces 120 volts (line voltage) into 12 volts or 24 volts (low voltage). It is sometimes made by winding two wires around an iron core with one wire connected to the primary side (line voltage side) and the second wire connected to the secondary side (low voltage side). In the case of low voltage halogen or low voltage xenon lighting the low voltage transformer has an input or primary voltage of 120 volts (sometimes 277 volts) and an output or secondary voltage of 12 volts or 24 volts. An example of a core and coil type transformer is our LS and LT models.
What is an electronic low voltage transformer?
Conventional low voltage transformers, also called magnetic core & coil low voltage transformers can be extremely large and heavy, consist of an iron core and two sets of wires as described in the previous paragraph. An electronic low voltage transformer, on the other hand, also contains an electronic device, called an inverter, which allows the size of the low voltage transformer to be substantially smaller. An inverter and a small transformer make up the main components of what we normally call an electronic low voltage transformer. An example of our electronic transformers is our RS and VS lines.
How does an electronic low voltage transformer work?
The inverter conditions the voltage to change direction at a frequency of about 20,000 times per second (called Hertz or Hz) as opposed to the normal power from your wall outlet, which changes direction at a frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz. The higher the frequency, the smaller the low voltage transformer can be. Most electronic low voltage transformers provide high frequency AC output.
What is the advantage of an electronic low voltage transformer?
Electronic low voltage transformers are very small and light compared to magnetic low voltage transformers, in most cases small enough that fixture manufacturers can often incorporate them within their lighting fixture rather than leaving the customer to find a hiding place. Even when not incorporated within the lighting fixture an electronic low voltage transformer is very easy to install in a small hidden location.
What is the advantage of a magnetic core & coil transformer?
Simply - temperature rating. When size and weight are not an issue and a high temperature is needed, a magnetic transformer is a good choice. Hatch magnetic low voltage transformers can handle normal operating temperatures of 180 degree C.
What is the correct way to wire up a Hatch transformer?
Please make certain that the black and white input wires (primary side) of the low voltage transformer are connected to the power line (120 volts or 277 volts) using wire nuts that the two red output wires (secondary side) of the low voltage transformer are connected to the low-voltage light source using wire terminal blocks of appropriate size (for solid contact). Low voltage halogen or low voltage xenon lighting systems carry relatively large currents so all of the low voltage connections must be very tight to prevent arcing (a possible fire hazard) within those connections. Note: Do not connect 277 volts to a 120 volt transformer, and also do not connect 120 volts to a 277 volt transformer. Make sure you have the correct transformer that matches your input voltage.

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Lutron CL dimmers for dimmable Compact Fluorescent (CFL) & LED Bulbs

Dimming CFLs and LEDs
Dimming saves energy while setting the right light level to improve mood and ambiance. Screw-in compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and screw-in light emitting diode bulbs (LEDs) are a great energy-saving alternative to incandescent or halogen light sources; however, dimming them may be difficult. Lutron’s new C•L™ Dimmers for dimmable CFL and LED bulbs have HED™ Technology which helps alleviate your CFL and LED dimming challenges.

Challenges of Dimming CFLs and LEDs with Standard Dimmers

Energy-saving CFLs have been in the marketplace for many years but a broad range of dimmable bulbs has only recently become available. LEDs are even newer to the market and dimmable versions are also only recently available.

These dimmable bulbs, especially CFLs, have historically presented problems when used on standard incandescent dimmers.

Common issues include:

Reduced dimming range: Incandescent/halogen bulbs will typically dim lower than CFL or LED bulbs. Most dimmable CFLs will dim down to 10% to 30% measured light output. Early versions of dimmable LEDs on the market have the ability to dim lower than CFLs and can reach levels as low as 5% to 15% measured light. The actual dimming range is dictated by the bulb’s circuitry.

Lights dropping out: As CFL or LED bulbs are dimmed, they will sometimes turn off before the slider reaches the bottom. Referred to as “drop out,” this makes it extremely difficult to set the dimmer at the right level without bulbs turning off.

Lights not turning on: After being dimmed to a low light level and switched off, sometimes CFL or LED bulbs will not turn on until the dimmer’s slider is moved up. This is referred to as “pop-on,” which is especially challenging in 3-way situations where lights can be turned on/off from different locations, not just using the dimmer.

Lights turning off unexpectedly: Dimmable CFL and LED bulbs can be influenced by line voltage fluctuations. As your incandescent bulbs will sometimes dim or flicker when a device such as air-conditioning or a hair dryer is used, a dimmed CFL or LED can actually turn off or flicker excessively in those situations.

Note: Actual performance of any CFL or LED will vary from bulb type to bulb type and among different manufacturers. It is important to note that only bulbs that have been designed as dimmable should be used on a dimmer. To find out if your bulb is dimmable, please check the package, the bulb itself, or call the bulb manufacturer directly.

New Dimmers from Lutron
To help combat these issues, Lutron has developed a family of C·L dimmers for dimmable CFL and LED bulbs. By incorporating HED Technology, these dimmers improve the dimming performance of dimmable CFLs and LEDs compared to standard dimmers by:

• Keeping the lights on as they are dimmed
• Making sure the lights turn on at all light levels
• Eliminating/reducing excessive flicker
• Keeping the lights on even with line voltage fluctuations

About HED Technology: HED Technology features advanced dimming circuitry that is designed for compatibility with most high efficacy light bulbs.

Lutron C·L dimmers with HED Technology also provide full-range dimming for halogen and incandescent bulbs, ensuring today’s dimmer is compatible with tomorrow’s light sources. The dimmer can even dim a mixed load of light sources (i.e. LED and halogen or CFL and LED bulbs on the same circuit). C·L dimmers are available in our Diva®, Skylark Contour™, Luméa®, Ariadni®/Toggler® and Credenza® product families.