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University of Sheffield installs White-Light LED technology from Raytec to achieve energy and CO2 savings
In a project handled by Clear Image, the University of Sheffield has chosen Raytec LED units for upgrades to improve security and ensure the safety of 25,000 students living on campus; providing a safe environment during the hours of darkness. The University has installed the latest energy-efficient White-Light LED technology from Raytec to achieve energy bill and CO2 savings. “The University of Sheffield has a very strong commitment to redu... [more]
Marl's standard indicator LEDs now available in pink
Marl has added a pink version to its 676 series of standard indicator LEDs. These rugged IP67 sealed LEDs are extremely popular for panels and status indication applications due to their wide viewing angle. With the addition of a pink version, the range of colours offered by Marl in the 676 series is increased to six: red, yellow, green, blue and cool white. The pink LED offers designers more opportunity to customise the appearance of their sy... [more]
Neo-Neon International Ltd. to participate at Light Middle East 2010
Neo-Neon will broaden its presence and further promote the use of environmentally friendly LED materials in the Middle East by participating in the upcoming Light Middle East trade show, held at the Dubai International Exhibition Center on October 31 to November 02, 2010. The Light Middle East is the region's leading trade show for urban, architectural, theatrical and retail lighting solutions in which Neo-Neon will showcase some of their LED ... [more]
4.5W Citizen CL-L251 LED series offer four times more efficiency than halogen
Marl has launched a Citizen LED equivalent to the popular MR16 halogen light, offering over four times better efficiency. The 4.5W Citizen CL-L251 delivers 290 lumens of light output at a colour temperature of 3000K with good colour rendering “Ra85”, equivalent to a standard 20W MR16 halogen. The range is available with colour temperatures up to 5000K, delivering up to 425 lumens from 4.5W. The CL-L251 has a luminous efficiency of up to 10... [more]
Tridonic launches new ballasts for exterior HID applications
Tridonic has launched new ballasts for exterior HID (High Intensity Discharge) applications. The PCIS Outdoor FOX B011 and PCIS Outdoor DIM B011 ballasts, when used with energy efficient HID lamps, offers an ideal solution for a wide range of applications such as amenity/street lighting where considerable energy savings can be achieved. HID lamps such as metal halide can also provide a brighter, white light that can significantly improve road sa... [more]
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Study Finds UV Nail Lamps Safe
A recent study finds that UV lamps used for curing acrylic and gel nail care products are safe when used as directed Schoon, Bryson, McConnell 2010. This study contradicts recent misleading and inaccurate internet stories and media coverage suggesting such lamps may be unsafe. Further, the study also challenges a recent report that improperly compares nail lamps to full-body tanning beds, based...
Carlo: Lamps fit to face Hammers
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Frank Lampard has recovered from a hernia operation to start against West Ham on Saturday.
Training the power beast
We love our exquisite gadgets. It’s having them saddled with grotesque cords, crass stands and clunky charging bricks that is upsetting. “A strip was fine when we just had lamps. Now we have all these interestingly shaped plugs,” says Jake Zien, inventor of Quirky. com’s PivotPower.
LED to the rescue
THE Government says it will be saving up to 87 per cent on the monthly electricity bill for traffic signals by replacing all incandescent bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps islandwide over the next 12 months.
Bertuntung contest forges friendly ties among villagers
Abertuntung competition, where Muslims light up their houses with decorative lights and kerosene lamps, is taking place at several villages close to Satok in Kuching.
Rais wants to screen TV, radio ads
Monday, September 6th, 2010 23:24:00 KUALA KLAWANG: Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim has proposed that radio and television commercials to be screened before they go on air to avoid cultural, religious and racial discord. He said this was in the wake of criticisms on a TV3 Aidilfitri advertisement, which displayed a flying trishaw, lotus and lamps which ...
Bright lights for angels’ blessings
KOTA KINABALU: The tradition of lighting oil lamps or lampu pelita at the homes of those celebrating Hari Raya has been going on for many generations.
Philips lights up market with CFL
PHILIPS Lighting is partnering with local government units throughout the country to support the use of compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) instead of incandescent bulbs to reduce electricity costs. read more
Get a jump on Depression-era flower frogs
The thriving resurgence of utilitarian isn't partial to crusty old pencil sharpeners and chipped metal task lamps. Rather, a budding crop of Etsy vintage purveyors are thinking up innovative uses for stem-friendly, Depression-era flower frogs. These texture-... Etsy - Recreation - Collecting - Flower - Crafts
Significant Growth for Sodium Vapor Lamps During Second Quarter
Shipments of sodium vapor high intensity discharge lamps increased 3.9% to 92.6 in 2010 Q2, the highest level in 2 years. The index reading was 17.1% above the same period last year. Metal halide HID lamp shipments decreased 4.0% to 82.5 from previous quarter, but were still 0.5% above the same period last year. Mercury vapor HID index declined 9.5% to 49.2, indicating shipments were less than ...
