If you used 50 lm you could light an area about the size of a sheet of paper with the same light level as a cloudy day. At the light level at dusk, it could be something like a desk. Light a 4×4 meter room so it can be seen. Is 50 lumens bright enough? […]
WHAT LED bulb equals 60 watts? Replacing a 60- watt light bulb with a 10- watt one is easy. What size LED bulb can I use in a 60 watt fixture? For a 60-Watt fixture, you could use a 100W, 125W, or even 150W equivalent because they all consume under 60 Watts. The 150W LED […]
Can you make any outdoor light Dusk to dawn? How to make a ‘Dusk-to-Dawn’ fixture out of a standard light fixture. If you want to replace an existing light fixture with a dusk-to-dawn model, you don’t need to hire an electrician or work with dangerous house wiring. Simply replace the bulb and you can do […]
What is a lensed troffer? A lensed troffer is a rectangular light fixture. Standard fluorescent lamps can be accommodated by lensed troffer fixture. They sit above the ceiling grid. There are surface mount ‘boxes’ where lensed troffers can be found. What does troffer mean in lighting? A troffer is a light fixture that fits into […]
How do you insulate an existing pole barn? If the walls will not be exposed, closed cell spray foam is a better choice. Open cell spray foam can be used if the walls are covered. The pole barn’s ceiling is covered with spray foam. How do you insulate an existing metal building? Adding foam insulation […]
Can I use Romex in a pole barn? Barns, Riding Arenas, Animal Habitat and Feed Storage have electrical wiring in them. Nonmetallic sheath cable can be used in areas that are separated from animals. Can you use Romex in a metal building? It is possible to use Romex in a metal building if the cable […]
The high bay lights are designed for taller ceilings of 20 to 45 feet and have enough light intensity to be dispersed over large areas or highly focused on critical spots. It can be difficult to decide which lighting fixture is best for your space. How many high bay LED lights do I need? The […]
One lm is equal to one foot-candle. This is a measurement in the UK. A lm can be measured by a square meter or lux. In other words, a foot-candle is equivalent to about 10 lux. How do you calculate foot candles? The length and width of the room can be used to calculate the […]
The ideal lm requirement is 10lm per square feet. This number is used for storing warehouses and handling smaller items. How are warehouse lumens calculated? Divide the shop’s square footage by the foot-candle requirement and then use the fixture’s lm output to figure it out. The total number of fixture is ideal for your space. […]
How do you plan a lighting layout? What considerations are required when planning the lighting in the house? The architect’s plans of the house, natural lighting levels from windows and skylights, what the room will be used for and positioning of your furniture and artwork are some of the things that should be considered when […]
