Go Green with Hubbell Lightscaper® LED products

Go Green with Hubbell Lightscaper® LED products. Hubbell Lightscaper® LED fixtures feature popular styles to enhance any landscape while providing safety and security.

Each fixture is professional grade die cast aluminum construction, built to perform. Path and flood fixtures come complete with stake, 4' of fixture cable and “Smart Connect” tool-free connector as well as a flat surface mount for decks or other applications.

The 56 watt control center completes the system and features: UL listed non-metallic housing, grounded cord set, photocontrol and easy cable connect.

LED Decorative Tulip

The plant lover’s favorite. Sweeping stem tulip, 20" tall with decorative leaves. Use along paths, walkways or to accent special planting. Creates a 6' pool of light with forward throw. Needs little or no watering!

• 1.5 watt High Output, long life LED, saves up to 90% energy compared to traditional incandescent fixtures with virtually no maintenance!
• Die Cast Aluminum construction with protective epoxy powder paint finish
• Complete fixture with both spike and deck mount, 4ft fixture cable and “Smart Connect” wiring all included

LED Greenville

A stately appearance with classic shape. Stands 17" tall with 5" diameter head. Frosted glass lens provides soft lighting of taller surrounding plantings with 5' coverage. Use along walkways, steps. Typical spacing 8'-12'.

• 1.5 watt High Output, long life LED, saves up to 90% energy compared to traditional incandescent fixtures with virtually no maintenance!
• Die Cast Aluminum construction with protective epoxy powder paint finish
• Complete fixture with both spike and deck mount, 4ft fixture cable and “Smart Connect” wiring all included

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Modern Fan: Selecting the Right Ceiling Fan

Here are some considerations in choosing a ceiling fan:

Style: The Modern Fan Co.’s ceiling fans are sleek metal sculptures that work well with modern, traditional or transitional architecture and décor. They are more streamlined than other ceiling fans because of designer Ron Rezek’s inventive way of using geometric forms and attaching the blades without brackets or clamps.

Size: In most rooms, our 52-inch blade span is the most appropriate selection. The 42-inch blade span should be reserved for smaller rooms or narrow spaces (10-foot-by-10-foot and smaller) or when airflow to the area above the blades is blocked or restricted by architectural elements (beams, walls, cabinetry, etc.). Occasionally, two 42-inch fans may be a desirable alternative to one 52-inch fan. Our Altus and Cirrus models are available with a 36-inch blade span for exceptionally small or narrow spaces.

Ceiling height also plays a factor in selecting a fan. The more space between the blades and the ceiling, the more effectively your fan will circulate and distribute air. However, building codes require that the blades of a ceiling fan be at least 7 feet above the floor. Generally, Modern Fan recommends hanging the fan as far down from the ceiling as is visually appropriate, while maintaining the 7-foot blade clearance above the floor. With higher ceilings, a good guideline is to hang it one-third of the distance between the ceiling and the floor. Keep in mind that optional light kits may add several inches to the overall length of the fan.

Attachment to the ceiling can be accomplished either with a down rod or a hugger. The Modern Fan Co. offers standard down rods, which are vertical poles that range from 3 inches to 72 inches. Down rods work best in rooms with high or sloped ceilings. For ceilings that are 8 feet high, Modern Fan designer Ron Rezek recommends using the hugger versions of Modern Fans, which are short sculptural pieces he designed to continue the style of the fans.

The blades on some models (Nimbus, Pharos, Halo and Cloud) are positioned at the top of the fan body. When hung with the shortest down rods, the blades on these models are very close to the ceiling, reducing the volume of air movement, as explained above. Consequently, these models are best suited for ceiling heights that can accommodate a slightly longer down rod.

Lighting: All Modern Fans have lighting solutions either integrated into the design or as options. For example, the Cirrus provides either general ambient light or directional down lights. The Pensi has a directional down light.

Most Modern Fans are available with a choice of standard incandescent or energy-saving compact fluorescent lamping. Our CFLs provide 75% energy savings and lamp life up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. While dependable for well-balanced, warm light, keep in mind our CFLs are not dimmable.

Quality: The Modern Fan Co.’s line has earned worldwide recognition for its distinctive design, smooth action and reliability. The fans are produced on company-owned tooling in the world’s leading ceiling fan manufacturing facility. There is quality control at every stage.

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Slope Ceiling Generation 3 LED Downlights…Now more efficient than ever

Juno’s Slope and Super Slope LED Downlights are the industry's first recessed LED luminaires designed specifically for slope
ceiling applications. And now, thanks to our new Generation 3 LED technology, they consume nearly one third less energy than
their predecessors.

Operating on as little as 15.4 watts, these 6", IC-rated luminaires are the industry’s most efficient choice for slope ceilings,
requiring only about half the energy of equivalent CFLs and only a fraction of the energy required by equivalent incandescents.
Slope and Super Slope LED Downlights produce a brilliant 900-lumens of high-quality light, ideal for the higher installation
heights typical of this application. The Standard Slope fixtures accommodate new construction, insulated or non-insulated
ceilings with 2/12 to 6/12 pitch (9° to 27°) … Super Slope accommodates 7/12 to 12/12 pitch (30° to 45°).
Both models feature advanced thermal-management technology that enables the LEDs to easily attain their
remarkable rated service life of 50,000 hours, producing at least 70% of their initial light output with
imperceptible changes in color.

Finally … a fixture designed specifically for LEDs

As LED technology has evolved, the approach to fixture and optical design has not evolved to take full advantage of the properties of LED sources.

Hyperbola: A New Approach for a Directional Source
Traditional light sources produce light in all directions. To redirect the light down and out of a fixture, a parabolic
reflector is most efficient. However, due to the directional nature of LED sources, utilizing parabolic reflectors has
proven difficult in terms of minimizing glare and achieving a uniform beam spread.
Prompted by demand for low-glare, high efficiency LED luminaires, Indy engineers discovered that a hyperbolic
surface provides superior light distribution control for LED sources. The hyperbolic shape reflects and spreads light
similar to a convex lens, as opposed to focusing the light. And the geometry of the hyperbolic curve eliminates
source image in the reflector as any reflected light is directed down toward the work plane. By eliminating the need
to diffuse the light with a lens and redirecting it toward the work plane, the efficacy can increase up to 35% over
parabolic reflectors.
In addition, the hyperbolic surface blocks the light that would be incident on the lower portion of the reflector,
casting a shadow that dramatically reduces the aperture brightness. The hyperbolic reflector shape also reduces
the amount of light-source regression required for glare control by increasing the shielding angle, thereby
reducing the profile of the downlight housing.

Kim Lighting’s Lightvault LED Product Line Improves Lumen Output, Expands Distributions and Application Usage

Kim Lighting, the premiere manufacturer of architectural outdoor lighting, takes you on a journey of Lightvault LED history and application.

The first Lightvault LED model (LTV71 LED) was introduced in 2005, and was one of the first LED products Kim introduced to the market. Over the last few years, the LEDs in the LTV71 LED have improved to a diode that has more than twice the lumens. The application for the product has evolved into a whole new category because the top surface of the lens will not get hot. This alone has allowed the product to be placed in areas where people can literally stand on the fixture with bare feet. The product is very shallow, so setting it in grade or concrete is extremely easy. The composite construction of the below-grade housing has proven to hold up to extreme environments and the use of bronze on the lens rings makes the product impervious to Mother Nature’s wrath.

The LTV71 LED has proven to be a useful tool for several applications, however there are other
applications where unique designs can take the product beyond a simple up-light. The initial Spot and Narrow Flood distributions do a great job for general accent lighting where the task is highlighted with a splash of light, but they don’t wash a wall with smooth even light. With the new Wall Wash (WW) distribution introduction, the luminaire can be placed fairly close to a wall and still produce a good uniform pattern. The main beam from the Wall Wash optic is aimed high up the wall to product a vertical flood. It can be adjusted internally to set the pattern to match the size and shape of the task. With a fine-tuning, the Wall Wash optic can be arranged to where the back light is reduced to prevent most of the obtrusive glare that might be seen by people walking by. Imagine this distribution for memorial walls of signs where people are in close proximity. The new LTV71 LED version has several options for applications with special circumstances. OPTIONS: A Rock Guard for vandal prone areas, a Half Shield for extra back-light control, and a Stainless Steel lens ring for beauty. There is also a Slip Resistant lens option for use in areas where a little extra caution is needed.

What about those low walls or signs where the LTV71 LED just doesn’t light because the lens surface is at grade? This is where a LTV72 LED (Eyeball) design will do the trick. The lens is angled up from the ground surface to allow the light to exit at a lower angle. The Spot and Narrow Flood would still be used for accent lighting, but the Wall Wash optic would benefit from the lifted angle. If the fixture was position further away from the wall or sign, the LTV72 LED would allow the light to hit the lower part. The optics are adjustable internally to allow for aiming toward the task or up the wall for a smooth light pattern.

The LTV73 LED (aka Directional Market or Speedbump) is ideal for lighting a pathway from a perimeter, offered as a full pattern around the luminaire, to a half pattern toward the walkway. We offer this type of product in the existing LightVault series and have found many uses for its unique distribution. The spot optic inside the unit is aimed directly at a stainless steel reflector tucked up under the louvered lens frame, the reflector redirects the light outward horizontally across the path. The most common use of this type of product is around courtyards where the unit is placed away from the general walking path.

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Mechanical Ventilation Is Now Requirement of Certain Residential Building Codes

With the new requirement in the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) stating that builders must install mechanical ventilation in all homes, it is more important than ever that builders understand what ventilation solutions are available, according to Mike Moore, PE, LEED AP, Research Associate, Newport Partners, LLC, Davidsonville, Md.

Moore was a panelist in the “Clearing the Air: Smart Ventilation for Today’s Tighter Homes” seminar presented during the recent 2012 International Builders’ Show (IBS) Green Building & Sustainability track in Orlando, Fla. The seminar addressed the importance of home ventilation and its integral role in green and sustainable building practices, and offered a primer on helping builders navigate through the many new building codes, standards and regulations.

“In the past, mechanical ventilation was optional in homes, but the new 2012 IRC code now requires mechanical ventilation,” said Moore. He explained that several states are already early adopters of the new IRC code – Maryland, District of Columbia and Illinois – and many other jurisdictions have this new requirement under review. “By the summer, we’ll begin to see this new code adopted by many more jurisdictions, and builders will be looking for assistance from manufacturers to help them select the appropriate mechanical solutions,” Moore added.

The panel was moderated by Karen Collins, APR, marketing communications manager, Broan-NuTone, LLC, Hartford, Wis. Other panel members included Brian Wellnitz, marketing manager, kitchen ventilation, Broan-NuTone and Patrick Nielsen, marketing manager, ventilation fans, Broan-NuTone.

In addition to the new 2012 IRC code, the panelists addressed the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), ASHRAE 62.2 and CALGreen, offering tips on how best to communicate the importance of ventilation and energy-efficient building practices to homeowners. The panelists also shared some principles of air movement and how energy-efficient ventilation products, especially those that are ENERGY STAR® qualified, save homeowners money.

BROAN Universal Make-up Air Damper Provides Exclusive Solution for IRC Code

Broan-NuTone®, America's largest manufacturer of residential ventilation products, today introduced the industry-exclusive BROAN® Universal
Make-up Air Damper, which works with all BROAN and BEST® range hoods whether they are new or existing installations. Broan-NuTone is the first manufacturer in the industry to offer a universal solution to meet the International Residential Code (IRC) provision regarding make-up air.

The 2009 IRC provision M1503.4 mandates that all range hoods capable of exhausting in excess of 400 CFM must be equipped with an interlock that can operate a make-up air damper. Without this convenient turn-key option for meeting the IRC code, builders, contractors, remodelers and HVAC technicians would have the arduous task of identifying components that can be interconnected safely to operate the damper and hood.

Broan Universal Make-up Air Damper“Because today’s homes are built so tightly, it’s essential that fresh air be let back into the home,” says Brian Wellnitz, marketing manager, kitchen ventilation, BROAN. “Broan-NuTone is the only manufacturer that makes an automatic damper especially designed to provide synchronized make-up air for the range hood – the make-up air damper automatically opens up when the exhaust fan is turned ON.”

Every time an exhaust fan removes air from a home, a sufficient volume of air must enter to prevent negative pressure in the home. Make-up air is the air that replaces air that has been exhausted from a home by ventilation fans and range hoods. Insufficient make-up air in a home can also limit the operation of a range hood, preventing proper capture and exhaust of harmful cooking smoke, moisture and odors.

With the BROAN Universal Make-up Air Damper (pictured above, right), homeowners can maintain the energy-efficiency of their homes while also ensuring that fresh air enters the home when needed. When the range hood or fan is turned ON, the damper opens and lets fresh air into the home. When turned OFF, the damper closes tightly and prevents unwanted air from entering the home during heating and cooling cycles.

By equalizing air intake and exhaust, the damper helps establish the ideal balance in air pressure levels for complete and effective ventilation. This synchronized operation also saves energy by operating only when necessary.

“With our previous Automatic Make-up Air Damper, BROAN was the first in the industry to create a packaged solution that provided homeowners a convenient way to meet IRC provisions and improve IAQ,” adds Wellnitz. “Now, with the BROAN Universal Make-up Air Damper, we’ve taken that one step further by offering a simple solution that will work with any of our range hoods whether in new or existing installations, saving our customers time and money.”

The motorized BROAN Universal Make-up Air Damper fits both 6-inch and 8-inch duct sizes, and it can be easily installed to interlock with new range hoods or retrofit to work with existing range hoods.

Save Energy with Westinghouse Ceiling Fans

Get substantial energy-saving benefits—and a cooler home—with efficient, stylish Westinghouse ceiling fans. You can add comfort and lighting to any space, indoor or outdoor, keeping things cool for summer entertaining while saving both floor space and energy costs.

Ceiling fans can be an energy-saving, "green" addition to any home, adding more value than many homeowners realize.

Did You Know?
•Most ceiling fans use only about as much power as a 100 watt light bulb
•Energy Star® ceiling fans (available from Westinghouse) circulate an average of 15% more air than other ceiling fans, and use 60% less energy than a 150 watt incandescent bulb
•Used properly, ceiling fans can save you money in winter as well as summer: up to 10% in heating costs and up to 40% in air conditioning costs
•Turning off the air conditioning, opening a few windows and turning on an efficient ceiling fan can make you feel up to 8 degrees cooler (and save up to 40% in air conditioning costs!)
•Peak energy savings are realized by placing ceiling fan blades 10-12 inches below the ceiling and 7 to 9 feet above the floor
•Ceiling fan airflow can be an effective deterrent to flying insects

Halo 4" LED Gen 2 Recessed Lighting

The Halo H4 LED is a family of 4” aperture recessed downlight H457 series of housings designed for exclusive use with Halo EL406, ELG406, ELSG406 Series LED Light Engines and compatible 4” TL4 and TLS4 LED trims. Halo H4 LED housings have integral LED drivers that offer dimming as a standard feature.

This is an insulated ceiling AIR-TITE housing offering 120 volt dimming capability. The H4 LED series offers high quality downlighting along with high efficacy – the result being great lighting and significant energy savings.

Halo H4 LED is a three part system: EL406 Light Engines, with TL4/TLS4 trims and H457 housings. H4 LED 2nd Generation features 90 CRI color rendering index and offers a superior optical design that yields productive beam lumens, good cutoff and low glare. 

 

Dimmer Types and Where They Should Be Used

Dimmers can help you create the perfect ambiance within a room. Available in a wide variety of designs, our dimmers help conserve energy and to reduce overall energy costs.

Universal Dimmers

• Universal dimmers are designed to control incandescent, halogen, dimmable LED and dimmable CFL bulbs. They offer full-range dimming, smooth start-up and eliminate flickering and fluttering of lights. When using LED and CFL bulbs with a universal dimmer, be sure the packaging on the bulbs indicates that it is dimmable.
• Leviton’s Universal Dimmers include IPL06-10Z and 6674-P0W.

Incandescent Dimmers

• Incandescent dimmers are designed to control incandescent and halogen bulbs. They are not designed to control LED or CFL bulbs nor dimmable LED and CFL bulbs. Doing so may result in inconsistent or limited performance. Additionally, incandescent dimmers are not safety listed with UL to control LED or CFL bulbs.
• Leviton’s Incandescent Dimmers include VRI06-1LZ, IPI06-1LZ and 6633-PLW.

Electronic Low-Voltage Dimmers

• Electronic Low-Voltage (ELV) dimmers control ELV transformers and dimmable LED power supplies such as those found in ELV track lighting, under cabinet lighting and LED strips. ELV dimmers require a neutral for installation.
• Leviton’s ELV Dimmers include VRE06-1LZ, IPE04-1LZ and 6615-P0W

Magnetic Low-Voltage Dimmers

• Magnetic Low-Voltage (MLV) dimmers control MLV transformers and are suitable for recessed lights. MLV lights tend to be larger and heavier than ELV lights.
• Leviton’s MLV Dimmers include VRMX1-1LZ, IPM06-1LZ and 6613-PLW.

Fluorescent Dimmers

• Fluorescent dimmers can only control fluorescent fixtures that incorporate rapid start lamps and dimming ballasts.

Dimming Sensor

• This innovative device combines the lighting level control of a dimmer with the energy savings and convenience of a motion sensor. It is compatible with dimmable LED, dimmable CFL, incandescent and halogen bulbs.
• Leviton’s Dimming Sensors include IPSD6-1LZ and IPVD6-1LZ.

 

Leviton How To Install an AFCI

It is important that the AFCI outlet is installed at the first outlet in the circuit in order to ensure downstream AFCI protection to the remaining outlets in the circuit.

Before you begin, you must first identify the LINE and LOAD wires in your electrical box.

• Detach one cable’s white wire and hot wire from the receptacle and cap each one separately with a wire cap. Make sure they are from the same cable.
• Re-install the receptacle in the electrical box, attach the faceplate, then turn the power back ON and the service panel.
• Determine if the power is flowing to the receptacle. If so, the capped wires are the LOAD wires. If not, the capped wires are the LINE wires.
• Turn OFF the power at the service panel, label the LINE and LOAD wires and remove the old receptacle.

Connect the LINE cable wires to the LINE terminals

• The white wire (neutral) connects to the WHITE terminal (silver).
• The black wire (hot) connects to the HOT terminal (brass).

Connect the LOAD cable wires to the LOAD terminals

• Remove the yellow sticker to reveal the LOAD terminals.
• The white wire (neutral) connects to the WHITE terminal (silver).
• The black wire (hot) connects to the HOT terminal (brass).

Connect the ground wires (only if there is a ground available)

• Connect the bare copper (or green) wire to the grounding terminal on the AFCI

Fold wires into the box, keeping the ground wire away from the WHITE and HOT terminals. Screw in the receptacle to the electrical box and attach the faceplate. Finally, you must test your work. If you mistakenly connect the LINE wires to the LOAD terminals, the AFCI will not reset and will not provide power to the AFCI.

• To test your work, plug a lamp into the ACFI and leave it plugged in. Turn the power ON at the service panel.
• Press the RESET button fully. If the lamp turns ON and the indicator light turns ON, the AFCI has been installed correctly.
• Press the TEST button (then the RESET button) every month to assure proper operation.

 

Leviton Mother's Day

With Mother’s Day just around the corner it’s time to start gathering ideas for their special day. We all know the best gifts come from the heart so here are a few thoughts to get the ball rolling.

Make her life easier. There are so many ways to make a mom’s life easier but we have an exclusively-Leviton suggestion. Install some motion sensors in areas of the home where the lights are always being left on. Think children’s bedrooms, basements, bathrooms, family rooms…It will save mom a lot of daily running around and, even better; you’ll never have to hear “turn the lights off!” again.

Leviton USB Charger Devices: Spend less time charging your devices and more time enjoying them!

Leviton USB Charger Devices feature a smart chip that recognizes and optimizes the charging power of your electronic devices for fast and efficient charging. Strategically placed vertical USB Ports in all models provide generous room to insert and maneuver charging cords and add to the contemporary and aesthetically appealing design. Plus, adapter-free charging eliminates unsightly clutter contributing to a neat appearance on countertops, desktops or wherever you choose to charge. Engineered for compatibility with the latest technology, Leviton USB Charger Devices are designed to charge tablets, smart and mobile phones, gaming devices, e-readers, digital cameras and a host of other electronic devices.

4-Port USB Charger
Leviton new 4-Port USB Charger offers a ground-breaking 4.2 Amps of charging power controlled by a microprocessor, providing the ability to charge up to four high-powered electronic devices simultaneously, including multiple tablets. The device is strategically designed with four generously spaced vertical USB Ports which provides additional room for maneuvering of charging cords and reduces stress on the cables while charging.

Introducing USHIO Uphoria™ LED Reflector R20, R30, R40 Lamps

Uphoria LED reflector lamps provide energy-saving, professional accent lighting with soft, glare-free illumination that’s perfect for any surface.

These dimmable R20, R30 and R40 LED lamps are designed in the classic shape of incandescent reflector lamps, but offer modern quality solid state illumination. The Uphoria LED reflector lamps are direct replacements for standard incandescent lamps offering significant energy savings; and with a 25,000 hour life rating, lasting 10 times more than the standard incandescent lamp life.

USHIO is proud to stand behind these Energy Star Qualified LED lamps with a 3-year limited warranty.

All Uphoria LED Reflectors are 120V Warm White (2700K & 3000K) Wide Flood lamps available in 8W R20, 11W R30, as well as 13W & 18W R40 types.

PRODUCT FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Energy Saving
• Dimmable
• Wide, Soft Beam That Reduces Glare
• Direct Replacement for Incandescent R and BR Lamps
• Long Life: 25,000 Hours
• Application Friendly: UV Free & IR Free
• Environmentally Friendly: Mercury Free, Lead Free & RoHS Compliant
• Same Form Factor as Incandescent R Lamps
• Damp Location Rated

Introducing USHIO Uphoria™ LED PAR 20, PAR 30, PAR 30 Long Neck, & PAR 38 Lamps

USHIO America’s Uphoria LED PAR lamps combine the classic styling of traditional PAR lamps with the advanced technology of Chip-On-Board (COB) LEDs and custom designed optics. This provides a light-weight, energy saving, dimmable LED lamp with the form, fit and function of a traditional halogen PAR lamp.

These dimmable LED PAR lamps are designed to replicate the shape and light output of halogen PAR lamps, but offer serious energy-saving benefits. These PAR lamps utilize tightly-binned, Japanese-made COB LEDs and an advanced optical design with multi-faceted reflectors for superior beam control and reduced glare. This allows for the reduction of striations and shadows often found in the beam patterns of lamps with multiple LEDs.

Uphoria LED PARs also have a special thermal design that allows air to flow through the inside and outside of lamp and over the heat sink to maintain proper thermal management of the LEDs. This maintains a quality light output while ensuring long life. This unique air flow design cools the lamp without the use of unappealing heat sink fins or expensive and energy consuming internal fans.

USHIO is proud to stand behind these Energy Star Qualified LED lamps with a 5 year warranty. All Uphoria LED PAR Lamps operate on 120V with Warm White (2700K and 3000K) color temperatures. They are available in Narrow Flood and Flood beam angles in PAR20, PAR30 (SN & LN) and PAR38 lamp types.

PRODUCT FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Energy Saving
• Dimmable
• Replacement for Halogen PAR Lamps
• Chip On Board LED for Better Beam Control
• Unique Optical Design for Improved Beam Photometry
• Special Air Cooling Design for Premium Thermal Management Without Fins or Fans
• Wet Location Rated for PAR 30LN and PAR 38
• Long Life: 40,000 Hours
• Application Friendly: UV Free & IR Free
• Environmentally Friendly: Mercury Free, Lead Free & RoHS Compliant