Finally, a fluorescent we can design with....
Installing energy efficient fluorescent lamps in your project is a great way of helping lower energy consumption, reducing electricity bills and saving the planet! Thanks to rapid developments in fluorescent lamp technology creative and illuminating designs can be achieved whilst 'doing our bit' for the environment.
Dimmable compact fluorescent lamps have been in the market for a while, but those of you who have experimented with these products will appreciate that their flaws can lead to a poor overall effect. The traditional 'stepped' dimming of compact fluorescents, whereby the light output can be reduced with dimming gear but only in 4 increments until 10% output, does not allow you enough flexibility to produce a coherent and seamless lighting scheme. Jerky and awkward movements between lighting situations can highlight the difference between a professional and an amateur. Fortunately, new 'smooth' dimming lamps have now reached the marketplace, giving you the control normally associated with the traditional tungsten filament lamps.
Dimmable compact fluorescent lamps have been in the market for a while, but those of you who have experimented with these products will appreciate that their flaws can lead to a poor overall effect. The traditional 'stepped' dimming of compact fluorescents, whereby the light output can be reduced with dimming gear but only in 4 increments until 10% output, does not allow you enough flexibility to produce a coherent and seamless lighting scheme. Jerky and awkward movements between lighting situations can highlight the difference between a professional and an amateur. Fortunately, new 'smooth' dimming lamps have now reached the marketplace, giving you the control normally associated with the traditional tungsten filament lamps.
Produced in several shapes, sizes, wattages and connections, the smooth fluorescent dimming lamp sounds like it could revolutionise the lighting industry. But is this lamp really as amazing as it is set up to be? Some vital questions need to be addressed before we can know for sure.......
Do they really come in all shapes and sizes? Yes. From 7W (35W equivalent) to 18W (100W equivalent), the smooth dimming fluorescents can meet all of your lighting needs. They are manufactured in candle, traditional, golf ball, PAR and GU10 shapes, allowing them to be installed in any fitting, room or area, for almost any purpose.
Are they truly dimmable? Yes. They dim from 100% to 10% with a standard rotary dimmer, without the need of any additional equipment and most importantly without any erratic jumps in light levels.
Can they be easily controlled? Yes. They can be dimmed to 10% and can be introduced into a lighting control system such as Lutron or Crestron to work along side other light sources, thereby providing a seamless yet energy efficient lighting scheme (I have tested this personally, to give me the confidence to specify them in my projects).
Are they expensive? Overall, no. The slightly higher initial cost is compensated by the much-lowered running and maintenance costs, giving a lower overall cost than traditional tungsten filament lamps.
Are they hard to track down? No. Already retailing in many supermarkets and home improvement stores, the Megaman smooth dimming lamps are available in many places, especially online (including our own website, www.lightiq.com).
All in all, this new range of lamps looks set to change the design and use of energy efficient lighting schemes from sporadic to ubiquitous. Make your 'green' life easier with compact dimmable fluorescents!
Do they really come in all shapes and sizes? Yes. From 7W (35W equivalent) to 18W (100W equivalent), the smooth dimming fluorescents can meet all of your lighting needs. They are manufactured in candle, traditional, golf ball, PAR and GU10 shapes, allowing them to be installed in any fitting, room or area, for almost any purpose.
Are they truly dimmable? Yes. They dim from 100% to 10% with a standard rotary dimmer, without the need of any additional equipment and most importantly without any erratic jumps in light levels.
Can they be easily controlled? Yes. They can be dimmed to 10% and can be introduced into a lighting control system such as Lutron or Crestron to work along side other light sources, thereby providing a seamless yet energy efficient lighting scheme (I have tested this personally, to give me the confidence to specify them in my projects).
Are they expensive? Overall, no. The slightly higher initial cost is compensated by the much-lowered running and maintenance costs, giving a lower overall cost than traditional tungsten filament lamps.
Are they hard to track down? No. Already retailing in many supermarkets and home improvement stores, the Megaman smooth dimming lamps are available in many places, especially online (including our own website, www.lightiq.com).
All in all, this new range of lamps looks set to change the design and use of energy efficient lighting schemes from sporadic to ubiquitous. Make your 'green' life easier with compact dimmable fluorescents!
RW.
posted by Light IQ @ Thursday, January 03, 2008 
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