Friday, July 6, 2012

Lutron CL Universal Dimmer Guide

Lutron DVCL-153P-LED Diva LED Single-Pole / 3-Way, 150W DimmerLutron DVCL-153P-LED Diva LED Single-Pole / 3-Way, 150W Dimmer
Lutron DVSCCL-153P-LED Diva Satin Color LED Single Pole / 3-Way 150W 120V DimmerLutron DVSCCL-153P-LED Diva Satin Color LED Single Pole / 3-Way 150W 120V Dimmer
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

Lutron CL Bulb typeEnergy-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.
Adjustment Dial
Lutron CL adjustment DialYou may have noticed that your wall-mounted dimmer is equipped with an adjustment dial. Because performance is so varied from bulb to bulb or manufacturer to manufacturer, the adjustment dial will help you set the bottom of the dimming range for your particular bulbs.

Download how to use the adjustment dial Click here (PDF, 176 KB)
Bulbs Approved for Use with this Dimmer
Per UL standard 1472, Lutron must test each bulb to ensure its compatibility with our C·L dimmers. For a list of compatible bulbs click on the link below. This list will be updated as Lutron tests more bulbs. Please check back regularly for updates.

Approved Dimmable CFL/LED Bulb List Click here (PDF, 360 KB)

Leviton Makes Home Automation Installations Easy!

Vizia RF +® is the perfect image of “smart” lighting control, featuring Z-Wave® radio frequency technology and compatibility with Leviton’s Decora® products. The robust radio frequency system offers one-touch control of lights and appliances, dramatic scene transitions, timed events and many desirable options that will enhance your home.

Vizia RF + products adapt to your lifestyle without the need for new wiring, providing a luxurious upgrade for less than you might imagine.
Open the door to all the benefits that come with Vizia RF +® automated living. From one-touch control of lights and appliances to dramatic scene transitions, timed events and many desirable options, Vizia RF + will enhance your home.
  • Convenient – Press a button to turn on groups of lights in or around your home
  • Ready to Install – No need for complex and expensive rewiring. Simply replace existing switches with dynamic 1, 2, or 4-button control.
  • Affordable – Abundant features at a moderate cost
  • Adaptable – Customize the system for your lifestyle
  • calable – Build on the system at any time
  • Reliable – Backed by 100+ years of Leviton engineering and design innovation
  • Green – Dimming and automatic scheduling of lights help reduce power consumption
  • Decorative – Coordinates with our hallmark Decora® line of wiring devices and lighting controls
  • Compatible – Works with Z-Wave® devices like shades, thermostats and more to create a complete home control system 
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Lithonia LED Wall Lighting

Provides maintenance-free general illumination for outdoor use in residential and commercial applications such as retail, education, multi-unit housing and storage. Ideal for lighting building facades, parking areas, walkways, garages, loading areas and any other outdoor space requiring reliable safety and security.


CONSTRUCTION:

Sturdy weather-resistant aluminum housing with a bronze finish. A clear polycarbonate lens protects the optics from moisture, dirt and other contaminants. 10 high performance 5000K LEDs are powered by a 120-volt driver that uses 35 input watts and provides 2,300 delivered lumens. 50,000 hour average LED life means no lamp replacement. Fixture is maintenance-free. Operating temperature -30ºC to 40ºC. Adjustable Dusk-to-dawn, photocell standard automatically turns light on at dusk and off at dawn for convenience and energy savings. Photocell can be disabled by rotating the photocell cover.


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Lew Electric Floor Boxes and Fittings

Whether you are looking for floor boxes for the home or office, Lew Electric's innovative and versatile selection of floor boxes are designed to make the use of power and communications convenient and attractive.

Designed for residential or commercial applications, perfect for concrete or wood floors, and counter tops. They pop up when in use, and hide in the box when not in use. They are supplied with a tamper resistant 15 Amp receptacle. Lew provides discreet and stylish solutions for modern interiors.
For a complete unit, refer to the table below
Lew PUFP PVC BoxORLew PUFP Metal Box+Lew PUFP Brass Floor PlatesLew PUFP Stainless Steel Floor PlatesLew PUFP Plastic Floor Plates=Lew Electric Floor Box Complete Unit
PVC BoxMetal BoxBrassStainless SteelPlasticComplete Unit

For complete set, click on the pictures below
Lew Electric PUFP-CT-BK Black Pop Up Counter Top Rectangular Plate, Includes PUFP-WB Box and GFCI Receptacle Lew Electric PUFP-CT-BK Black Pop Up Counter Top Rectangular Plate, Includes PUFP-WB Box and GFCI Receptacle Lew Electric PUFP-CT-SS Stainless Steel Pop Up Counter Top Rectangular Plate, Includes PUFP-WB Box and GFCI Receptacle Lew Electric PUFP-CT-SS Stainless Steel Pop Up Counter Top Rectangular Plate, Includes PUFP-WB Box and GFCI Receptacle

Electrical Connectors, AlumiConn Secure and Safe Aluminum to Copper Electrical Connector

Three ports allow conductors to remain separate, permitting the lug to provide lower resistance, therefore lower temperature and to provide longer-term reliability.

Recently approved by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lug is one of the most popular solutions for aluminum wiring repair in residential and commercial buildings.

AlumiConn is a lug style wire connector designed as a permanent repair for aluminum wiring in homes and commercial buildings.  As an aluminum wire is inserted into the AlumiConn lug, it is coated with a thin layer of silicone grease to provide resistance from oxidation.  When the set screw is tightened down it compresses the surface of the wire, which breaks up any surface oxides and provides a secure mechanical connection.  In addition, the AlumiConn connector itself is constructed using tin plated aluminum, which relieves any issues related to dissimilar metals.  AlumiConn is UL Listed to meet US and Canadian specifications, declared dependable and economical by independent tests, and now approved by the CPSC.

AlumiConn 95110 Secure and Safe Aluminum to Copper Electrical Connector, Minimum #18 Wire, Maximum #10 Wire, Package of 10 pcs
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Cooper Wiring Devices Lighting Controls

Bridging state of the art lighting control with contemporary aesthetics, Cooper Wiring Devices' lighting controls line of wallbox dimmers, occupancy sensors and wireless devices can reduce energy usage, improve ambiance and increase the beauty of a room.

Ideal for residential or single room commercial or institutional applications, wallbox controls are offered in an extensive array of forms and options that put the power of control in your hands. Whether setting scenes for varying conference room applications or optimizing the environment for a home theater, Cooper Wiring Devices' controls can add flexibility while enabling you to reduce energy usage, improve the environment and meet the latest energy codes.

Cooper Wiring Devices is committed to providing products that increase productivity, energy efficiency, safety at work and in the home, and produce reliable performance. Whether a home’s style is traditional, modern, casual, cozy or rustic, it will demand more from wiring devices than in years past. Cooper Wiring Devices is dedicated to providing the up-to-date wiring device solutions that today’s homes need.

Solutions from Cooper Industries for Emergency

The patent pending Lumark Crosstour™ LED Wall Pack Series of luminaries provides an architectural style with super bright, energy efficient LEDs. The low-profile, rugged die-cast aluminum construction, universal back box, stainless steel hardware along with a sealed and gasketed optical compartment make the Crosstour impervious to contaminants. The Crosstour wall luminaire is ideal for wall/surface, inverted mount for façade/canopy illumination, post/bollard and low level pathway illumination including stairs. Typical applications include building entrances, multi use facilities, apartment buildings, institutions, schools, stairways and loading docks. For specifications sheet,click here - PDF
Construction:Slim, low profile LED design with rugged one-piece, die-cast aluminum hinged removable door and back box. Matching housing styles incorporate both a small and large design. Patent pending secure lock hinge feature allows for safe and easy tool-less electrical connections with the supplied lever-lock connectors. Back box includes three (3) half-inch, NPT threaded conduit entry points. The universal back box supports both the small and large forms and mounts to standard 3-1/2” to 4” round and octagonal, 4” square, single gang and masonry junction boxes. Key hole gasket allows for adaptation to junction box or wall. External fin design extracts heat from the fixture surface. One-piece silicone gasket seals door and back box. Not recommended for car wash applications.
Optical:Silicone sealed optical LED chamber incorporates a custom engineered mirrored anodized reflector providing high-efficiency illumination. Optical assembly includes impact-resistant tempered glass and meets IESNA requirements for full cutoff compliance. Solid state LED Crosstour luminaries are thermally optimized with five (5) lumen packages in cool 5000K LED color temperature (CCT).
Electrical:LED driver is mounted to the diecast housing for optimal heat sinking. LED thermal management system incorporates both conduction and natural convection to transfer heat rapidly away from the LED source. 10W models operate in -40°C to 40°C [-40°F to 104°F]. Crosstour luminaires maintain greater than 70% of initial light output after 50,000 hours of operation. Three (3) half-inch NPT threaded conduit entry points allow for thru-branch wiring. Back box is an authorized electrical wiring compartment. Integral LED electronic driver incorporate surge protection. 10W, 120V 50/60 Hz.
Finish:Crosstour is protected with a Super TGIC carbon bronze polyester powder coat paint.
Super TGIC powder coat paint finishes withstand extreme climate conditions while providing optimal color and gloss.

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