Danfoss Electric Floor Heater

Danfoss LX Electric Floor Heating (Self-Adhesive Mat & Thermostat) System is an affordable luxury that brings warmth to life. It’s a proven technology that’s safe, reliable and energy efficient. The unique adhesive system saves 70% on installation time! You get even heat every time with the pre-applied heating cable. There is no fastening required, thanks to the dual-adhesive backing. Safety approved for wet locations and eliminates EMF's (electromagnetic fields). All that along with the 10 year non-prorated warranty make the LX Electric Floor Heating system a sure thing!

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Leviton New Universal Dimmers Deliver Seamless Operation for All Classes of Bulbs

Saving energy and the associated costs is now as easy as selecting your favorite bulb – incandescent, dimmable LED or dimmable CFL – and pairing it with one of our Universal Dimmers. Leviton Decora®, SureSlide®, and IllumaTech® LED/CFL/Incandescent dimming controls offer contemporary styling and superior functionality to effectively dim today's bulbs as well as next-generation lighting sources without sacrificing performance. Enjoy full-range dimming, smooth start-up and the benefit of energy-savings as you create the perfect ambiance for any occasion.

Replacing standard switches with dimmers and using dimmable LED or CFL bulbs helps save energy and the associated utility costs. Enjoy an annual savings of $55.00 by simply replacing an incandescent bulb with a dimmable LED.

With two great styles to choose from Leviton attractive Universal Dimmers offer full-range dimming capabilities for any room in the home.  Outstanding features include:
 •Future-proof to control a variety of dimmable LED and CFL bulbs
 •Backwards compatible with incandescent bulbs
 •Dedicated switch for bulb selection or to enable programming
 •Choice of a rocker switch or push button style.  The ON/OFF function preserves the selected dimmer setting.
 •Provides wider dimming range for CFL and LED bulbs than standard incandescent dimmers
 •Enhanced starting technology for CFL bulbs
 •Single pole or 3-way lighting control when used with 3-way switch
 •Slim, compact housing fits easily into a standard wallbox and is suitable for multi-gang installations
 •Coordinates perfectly with Leviton complete line of Decora® wiring devices and is compatible with Decora wallplates
 •Power failure recovery ensures retention of last setting before power interruption
 •600W Incandescent, 150W LED and CFL, 120VAC

Lutron CL Universal Dimmer Guide

Lutron 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 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

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.

Adjustment Dial
You 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)

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

AlumiConn 95125 Secure and Safe Aluminum to Copper Electrical Connector, Minimum #18 Wire, Maximum #10 Wire, Package of 25 pcs

Lutron Maestro Wireless - Setting the perfect light level for your needs has never been easier

Maestro Wireless technology offers impressive lighting control functionality and convenience that will fit almost any commercial or residential application. The Pico® Wireless control and Radio Powr Savr™ sensors give the system even greater flexibility, plus the added benefit of improved energy savings. The system is incredibly easy to install and operate, allowing you to control lighting levels with any combination of up to 10 dimmers, switches, sensors and wireless controls — all with the touch of a button.

Energy Savings
Dimming saves energy and extends bulb life, but it is still easy to leave a room and forget to turn off the lights. Maestro Wireless dimmers are compatible with Radio Powr Savr™ occupancy/vacancy sensors and daylight sensors. The sensor will turn the lights off for you after you leave — which means convenience as well as even better energy savings.

Safety
Maestro Wireless technology features a delayed fade-to-off option that allows you to safely exit a room before the lights turn off completely. The Pico® Wireless control helps take safety to the next level. Turn on lights from your car so you never again return to a dark home.

Custom Builds
The broad functionality, ease of installation, and total flexibility of the Maestro Wireless system makes the lighting of every application and space a picture of customization. Additionally, the Pico remote control communicates wirelessly with up to 10 Maestro dimmers, lamp dimmers and switches for even greater coverage and control.

Hallways & Stairs
No one likes searching for a wall switch or trying to navigate a dark hall or stairway in the middle of the night. With a Maestro Wireless remote at your bedside, you can softly raise the lights in hallways and stairs to safely walk to and from your bedroom.

Car and Entry
Let your lights welcome you home. Use a Pico wireless control to turn lights on from your car so you can walk into a well-lit home. The Pico mounts to a car visor clip and allows you to turn on Maestro Wireless dimmers or switches from up to 100 feet away.
Public Lavatories
The lights in public restrooms are often left on indefinitely. The Radio Powr Savr™ with Maestro Wireless is an ideal solution that requires no wiring and is easy to set up. Reduce your energy expenses by automatically turning off lights when a room is unoccupied.

Lutron RadioRA 2 is a wireless total home control system

This energy-saving system gives you the ability to adjust the amount of daylight and electric light (using light controls and automated shades) as well as temperature in a single room or throughout your whole home. The system also turns off standby power to small appliances when they’re not in use.

Temperature Control
Add temperature control to RadioRA 2 for increased convenience and energy savings. Choose from our NEW TouchPRO Wireless™ thermostat or our HVAC controller with wireless temperature sensor, both compatible with the seeTemp™ wall control. You can also control the thermostats from mobile devices, so you can conveniently adjust temperature even when you're away from home. 

Flexible, scalable, reliable
Choose from a variety of wireless components to customize and grow your system from a single room to a whole home. RadioRA 2 works directly with Sivoia® QS Wireless shades and drapes, GRAFIK Eye® QS, and occupancy/vacancy sensors. Clear Connect™ RF technology ensures ultra-reliable wireless communication between components.

Open Integration
RadioRA 2 provides control from universal remotes, home automation systems, mobile devices, and more - all from a single repeater. The Lutron integration protocol allows virtually any device capable of sending and/or receiving RS232 or IP commands to control lights and shades. Two-way functionality provides the ability to monitor the status of lights in the home including light levels and access database-level system information.

Save Energy
Occupancy/vacancy sensors are ideal for rooms where lights are often inadvertently left on such as bathrooms and utility rooms. The energy-saving benefits of a RadioRA 2 system go beyond simply dimming or switching the lights. The system makes it easy to manage your home’s lighting to maximize savings.

Entertain
Light control in the kitchen lets you showcase design features such as stylish appliances, custom cabinetry, or distinctive countertops.
 
Relax
Dim the lights and lower shades for privacy at the touch of a button from anywhere in your home.

Gorilla Nuts Cushion Grip Wire Connectors available in Small, Medium and Large Size

Three years spent performing research and development. Listening to Contractors. Innovating. It's what King Innovation is known for, it's what King Innovation lives by. Introducing Gorrila Nuts. With superior torque, increased wire range and a flexible skirt, Gorilla Nuts is a beast of a connector. Wire connector technology has been raised to a whole new platform. Feel The Torque!

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Kim Lighting 12 Volt / 120 Volt Performance

PERFORMANCE
Kim landscape luminaires are engineered to use the latest lamp technology including halogen and compact fluorescent. This assures maximum performance with
minimum energy consumption. Kim design philosophy emphasizes the creation of lighting effects and the harmony of fixture aesthetics with the surrounding landscape.

FINISHING
Eight-Stage Powder Coat (Aluminum Fixtures)
All Kim aluminum fixtures are finished with an eight-stage powder coat paint process. The key element of this finish is the Titanated Zirconium conversion coating, known as the best preparation for paint adhesion and corrosion resistance. This same pretreatment is used by the automotive industry. Components in direct contact with soil or water are provided additional corrosion protection by clear anodizing prior to Titanated Zirconium conversion coating. Following the pretreatment process, a Super TGIC powder coat is applied to all fixture surfaces. Super TGIC powder is specially formulated to be both mechanically durable and fade resistant.

Hand-Applied Verde (Brass, Copper, and Bronze Fixtures)
The formula and application procedure for Kim’s acid etched verde green patina was developed by the founder of Kim Lighting seven decades ago. The proprietary finish is hand applied to selected copper and bronze fixtures to simulate the natural patina that develops on these materials after years of exposure to sun and moisture. Hand application assures a uniform appearance.

A Note About Verde Patina Finishes
The Kim verde finish is an accelerated aging process duplicating the natural verde that forms on copper and bronze after extended exposure to outside air and humidity. Like natural verde, Kim verde is not permanent and will undergo considerable change depending on location and environment.

Verde can be worn away by rain, sprinklers, or surrounding wind-blown foliage. New verde will eventually form depending on humidity levels and the presence of airborne salts.

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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.

Tork Electronic and Mechanical Timers

TORK® is NSi Industries largest brand, covering the categories of Electromechanical and Digital Time Switches, Signaling and Alert Devices, Pool and Spa Controls, Residential Timers, Photocontrols and Occupancy Sensors.

For over 85 years, TORK brand recognition and reputation for quality and design make it the most specified brand in the industry. The TORK brand has a rich history beginning in the 1920s when the company introduced the first electromechanical time switch to the marketplace. Currently, TORK’s
time switches maintain energy efficiency through lighting control in such high profile places as the Empire State Building, Washington DC Parks and Recreation, The Triborough Bridge, The Met Life Building and many more institutions across the country.

As the most specified brand of time switches in the industry, TORK enjoys the hearty respect of engineers and project planners across all channels of distribution. In the past several years, Tork has introduced a number of TORK time switches, in-wall and plug-in timers to meet increasingly specific needs in the marketplace. Tork has also added a line of installer-friendly pool and spa panels and time switches, and are proud to offer essential pool safety products that meet and exceed federal requirements for safe pools.

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Cooper Wiring Devices, Cooper Wiring Device Dimmers, Fan Speed Controls, Wallplates, Timers, LED Night Lights

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.

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DOE Report Compares Environmental Impacts of LEDs, Incandescent and CFL

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a report that looks at the direct and indirect material and process inputs to fabricate, ship operate and dispose of LED lamps, compared with incandescent lamps and CFLs.
Among the key findings of the report, entitled LED Manufacturing and Performance are:

• Electricity consumption over an equivalent period of lighting service is far greater for the incandescent lamp and is the dominant contributor to environmental impacts.
• Because of its low efficacy, the incandescent lamp is the most environmentally harmful of the three lamp types considered, across all 15 impact measures.
• The CFL is slightly more harmful than the 2012 LED lamp (today's LED technology) on all impact measures except hazardous waste landfill, where the LED lamp's large aluminum heat sink causes greater impact because of the energy and resources consumed in manufacturing it (which produces significant waste disposed of in landfills).
• The best-performing light source is the LED lamp projected for 2017, whose prospective impacts are expected to be about 50 percent lower than the 2012 LED lamp and 70 percent lower than the CFL.

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Building Energy Efficiency Standards. FAQ

What are building energy efficiency Standards?
Building energy efficiency standards are designed to ensure new and existing buildings achieve energy efficiency and preserve outdoor and indoor environmental quality. These measures (Title 24, Part 6) are listed in the California Code of Regulations.
Why are building Standards important?
Energy efficiency Standards make buildings more comfortable, lower energy costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Standards ensure that builders use the most energy efficient technologies and construction.
When did building Standards start?
California’s first building energy efficiency Standards went into effect in 1978.
How much will these new Standards add to the cost of a new house?
On average, these Standards add an additional $2,290 to the cost of constructing a new residential building, but will return $6,200 in energy savings over 30 years. In other words, when factored into a 30-year mortgage, the Standards will add approximately $11 per month for the average home, but will save $27 on monthly heating, cooling, and lighting bills.
How much energy will the 2013 Standards save?
The 2013 Standards will use 25% less energy for lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, and water heating than the 2008 Standards. Additionally, the Standards will save 200 million gallons of water per year (equal to more than 6.5 million wash loads) and avoid 170,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
How much have Standards saved?
Since 1978, the California Energy Commission has saved Californians $66 billion in electricity and natural gas savings through energy efficient building and appliance standards.
What are the long term savings?
After 30 years of implementing the standards, California will save nearly 14,000 GWh or enough electricity to power 1.67 million homes.
What policy goals are addressed by the Standards?
Several state energy policy goals drive the design of the current standards: the “Loading Order,” which directs California’s growing demand must first be met with cost-effective energy efficiency; “Zero Net Energy” (ZNE) goals for new homes by 2020 and commercial buildings by 2030; Governor Brown’s Executive Order on Green Buildings; the Green Building Standards Code, and AB 32, which mandates that California reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.

Title 24 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards

California's Building Energy Efficiency Standards are updated on an approximately three-year cycle. The 2013 Standards will continue to improve upon the current 2008 Standards for new construction of, and additions and alterations to, residential and nonresidential buildings. The 2013 Standards will go into effect on January 1, 2014.
1. Clarification and simplification of existing language; removing exceptions no longer relevant. (Section 130.0‐130.5, 140.6‐140.8)
2. Lighting control devices moving from Title 24 to Title 20; Lighting control systems shall now be acceptance tested for Title 24. (Section 110.9(b) & Section 130.4(a))
3. Nonresidential indoor lighting, advanced multi‐level lighting controls (controllable ballasts) increased in granularity (in addition to ON/OFF, increasing from one intermediate level to three intermediate levels for or continuous dimming), favoring dimmable ballasts for linear fluorescent lighting systems. These controls will allow precise and non‐interruptive adjustment of lighting to match the available daylighting, and provide dimming and demand response function throughout the building. (Section 130.1(b) & Section 130.1(a) 2C)
4. Enhancing, modifying, and daylighting controls mandatory requirements (removed off ramps); daylighting language significantly simplified. (Section 130.1(d) Inserted prescriptive daylighting control requirements for secondary daylit zones (Section 140.6(d))
5. Requirements for demand responsive reduction of lighting power being applied to smaller spaces. (Section 130.1(e))
6. Mandatory Automated Lighting Controls and Switching Requirements in Warehouses and Libraries ‐ Require the installation of occupancy sensors in warehouse aisle ways and open spaces, and library stack aisles. (Section 130.1(c)6A & B)
7. Mandatory automated multi‐level lighting shut‐off controls and switching requirements for hotels and multifamily building corridors ‐ Require the installation of occupancy sensors in corridors and stairwells in lodging and multifamily buildings. (Section 130.1(c)6C)
8. New mandatory occupancy sensor and daylighting controls in parking garage spaces. (Section 130.1(d)3)
9. Increased requirements for multi‐level lighting controls for nonresidential outdoor lighting. (Section 130.2(c)3B)
10. Existing outdoor lighting cutoff (shielding) requirements, changed to the new IES standard: Backlight, Uplight, Glare (BUG) requirements. (Section 130.2(b))