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jj asked:


I have to change light bulbs in my CO-OP apartment every two-three weeks!!! I have even brought expensive, brand name types with only “slightly better” results..

I have lived here two years and I’ve replaced every single bulb @ least three times (including 10 interior flood lights @ $8 each!)

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Jonathan Gal asked:


It is difficult to provide a quick and simple answer about LED lighting. Basically their name comes from the fact that they are actually Light Emitting Diodes that are just small electronic fixtures that illuminate as electrical currents pass through them. Yes, this sound quite similar to traditional light bulbs, but in fact they are remarkably different. LED’s are closer to the old transistor radio technologies than they are to light bulbs.

Traditional or old-fashioned light bulbs work with a small and easily broken filament that casts a brilliant glow whenever the electrical current within their structures are completed. This means they tend to burn out quickly, make a lot of heat and consume significantly more electricity than LED bulbs.

Where do you find LED light bulbs? For the most part they are found as indicator lights in computer and electronic equipment; they frequently appear in modern flashlights and remote controls, exterior lighting fixtures, solar lighting and even holiday light strands. They are also the bulb of choice for the bulk of solar lighting fixtures available today. They appear in the items listed because of their durability, reliability and tremendously long life spans.

There are some common misperceptions about LED lights that lead people to avoid them, and these include: 

They cast a feeble light They cost a great deal more than standard bulbs They are only available in a blue/white color They are small and limited in application

All of these statements are terribly inaccurate, and over the coming decades consumers are going to see the LED technology appearing in more and more applications. This is due to many reasons including their ability to cast strong lights, such as spot and flood lighting applications, their ever shrinking costs, their wide range of colors and their ability to withstand shocks, weather and heavy usage which is making them more desirable in a wider range of uses. Additionally, they do not contain the same wide range of toxic elements and materials as other lighting options, including such heavy metals as mercury which frequently appears in fluorescent lights. This is of great interest to those in the “green” movements and those looking for lower priced items.

Many consumers remain convinced that LED lights are more costly, and the facts need to be addressed once and for all. First, LED bulbs tend to last a tremendously longer time span than traditional bulbs which all ready makes them well worth any difference in cost. Secondly, they do not use expensive materials in their manufacture, and finally they are far more efficient when applied in fixtures such as solar garden lights. What this all means is that an LED fixture will pay for itself in savings much faster than an investment in traditional, filament bulbs.



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ddddrrrrddd asked:


Which device in your home has the highest resistance: a flood light, reading lamp,or a nightlight all plugged into a 120V.

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TheGreat09 asked:


in 343 Guilty Spark where the you see the Flood attacking the Covenant, i fell out of the light bridge attacking some Flood Warriors! How do i get back up? Or did I do the right thing?(Its for PC)
Oh, there isn’t any boxes.

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Chuck Lunsford asked:


The actual design of an outdoor lighting system is determined by the site characteristics, the landscape effect desired its function, and the homeowner’s personal tastes.

Most hardware stores and home improvement centers sell low voltage kits with a built-in transformer and a timer which lets you determine when the lighting is activated or deactivated.

The transformers use 120-volt current, which is standard in nearly all households. The transformer then converts the current to 12 volts resulting in a safe and economical power source.

A GFCI receptacle will be required to install low lighting. Most homes don’t have these receptacles and it will be necessary to have a licensed, qualified electrician to install one.

Before starting to dig, it’s absolutely necessary to contact your local utility companies (gas and electric) to make sure that you will not cut any existing underground cables or piping.

The first planning requirement involves deciding which type of outdoor lighting you will install. There are basically five from which to select.

Up-lights: These lights provide ground level illumination with the lights pointed up. The purpose of the up-light is to highlight points in the landscape, such as trees, and other architectural features. Up-light fixtures include spot and flood lights as well as in-ground fixtures.

Backlights: Back-lighting can create a very dramatic effect when done with taste. Be sure not to use overpowering back-lighting because it may result in a “Halloween effect”. The basic idea of back-lighting is to strategically place a lighting fixture behind an object such as a statue or even a small plant. This object or plant should be fairly close to an outside wall. The goal is to use this fixture, such as a spot light or a floodlight or even an in-ground light, to create a silhouette on the wall. The fixture should be out of sight to provide some “magic” to the desired effect.

Path lights: One of the most common (and dramatic) uses of outdoor lighting is to create a guide on either side of a path or walkway or even a driveway. Besides providing an appealing decorative look, path lighting can be a safety feature, keeping visitors from wandering off the lighted area. Unlike most other outdoor lighting, path lights should be placed above ground (but fairly low) and should be the kind that spreads the light with a gentle glowing effect. Don’t use too many path lights in a particular area to avoid an “airline runway” look. The lights should be strategically placed with understatement being the operational consideration.

Down lights : Spotlights and floodlights can be used to illuminate an entryway such as a rear door or an entrance to a bordered garden area or even over a gazebo. Unlike a path light, a down light should not be seen so that a natural lighting effect is achieved. Besides providing a decorative effect, down-lighting offers security for areas, deterring most intruders

Specialty lights: Creativity is the key to the use of specialty lighting. The goal in using this lighting is to create a magical and inviting mood to an area. If you have a rock garden or an area with water and perhaps even a waterfall, strategically placed lighting can highlight these landscaping features and provide a very dramatic nighttime effect. Remember, specialty lighting is limited only by the homeowner’s creativity. There are a variety of home and garden magazines on the market and some very innovative uses of specialty lighting can be found by perusing a few of these periodicals.

Before beginning the installation phase, be sure to match the areas to be illuminated with the style and types of lighting fixtures that you will use. Don’t be reluctant to visit neighbors who use outdoor lighting and ask what they selected in terms of lighting fixtures. This may involve several trips to other neighborhoods but these trips will certainly be worth the effort. Although you will be paying night time visits, a polite and sincere introduction to the homeowner with a word of two of flattery will no doubt provide you with an invitation to look at the work that they have done and most will be more than willing to share their secrets with you.

Most outdoor lighting is either four or seven watts. Keep in mind that these lights are designed to highlight a fairly small area with the goal of providing understated intimacy. If the area you plan to illuminate is fairly large, you may want to purchase a few more lights than you expect will do the job. You can always return the extras for a refund. The lighting specialist at the store can help you select the right transformer and may suggest you buy one that can accommodate the additional wattage you may need if you decide to expand your outdoor lighting later on.

Rather than just jump into grabbing that shovel and starting to work, remember why they include instruction booklets with toys, etc. that need to be assembled. What I’m getting at is that you need a written plan from which to work. While this may be a time-consuming part of the project, it will pay dividends as you begin the actual work. Many homeowners who jumped right into installing outdoor lighting, ended up having to do much of it over again as they found that their mental plans didn’t yield the same benefits that a carefully laid-out written plan did. Another advantage to putting it in writing is that you may discover additional areas that could benefit from outdoor lighting as you move along. The written plan will allow you to note this so that you can revisit the area to install the additional lighting.

With all the preliminary work completed, you will be ready to start the actual project. Although there are a variety of approaches that can be used, one of the most effective is to refer to your plan and lay the lighting fixtures at the area where they will be installed. Some of the lighting fixtures such as path lights will include a detachable stake that you will use to anchor the fixture into the ground. A common mistake some homeowners make is to attempt to drive these stakes into hard soil. In today’s market, most lighting fixtures and accessories are made of plastic. While the plastic stake may be made of high-grade material, driving it into hard soil or a soil-clay mixture may result in the stake breaking. It’s often difficult if not impossible to find a replacement stake and the homeowner may end up “biting the bullet” by having to purchase another complete lighting fixture. To avoid this potential pitfall, you can do one of two things. First, you can use a spade to loosen the soil and then pack it down firmly. It’s often not necessary to loosen the soil to the complete length of the stake. Try loosening it about ¾ of the length of the stake. Generally, with a good start, the stake will not be damaged when fully inserted. Second, you can water the area liberally the day before you begin the project. If the soil is very dense, use a pitchfork or similar tool to create irrigation holes. You may find it necessary to repeat the watering process several times.

With the soil prepared, place the lighting fixtures where they will be installed. At the GFCI fixture, run the cable to each of the lights. Don’t run the cable so that it’s tight because you may decide to reposition your lighting fixtures at a later date. Most lighting fixtures have instructions that indicate how they are to be attached to the cable. This is usually a fairly simple process that doesn’t even involve the use of any tools.

After separating the end of the cable, strip off about ½ inch of insulation and attach the wires to the proper terminals on the transformer. You are now ready to see if the lighting circuit is working. Turn on the plugged-in transformer and then look at each light to make sure it’s working. Bury the cable as you install the light fixtures. Four or five inches will do in terms of the depth the cable should be buried.

The last step is to set the timer to come on at the right time and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Author’s Disclaimer

The information contained in this article is written by a non-certified and non-qualified electrician. I take no responsibility for any injury or other accidents or damage to equipment that may occur as a result of following any of the information contained herein. If you have any doubts about your ability to follow these directions or to safely install your outdoor lighting, I strongly urge you to hire a qualified professional electrician to do the job.



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yaboiksic asked:


In tony hawks american wasteland in the level of the casino iggy asks you to knock down the flood light ive tried moon gravity and grinding on everything and it still wont work please help????

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Foryourhome asked:


With the rise of new technology along with the ability to manufacture lighting fixtures in all kinds of styles, sizes etc has really altered the way we look at decorating lighting Perhaps the best way to describe this dimension is aesthetic or decorating appeal. Homeowners have discovered that the right kind of lighting can transform a humdrum home into a palatial palace. Choosing the proper decorative accent lighting for a home requires your patience to determine your needs. It is important to remember when choosing decorative home lighting that there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to selecting fixture styles. Today, it is considered trendy to match opposing but complimentary styles to create an interesting and surprising look and touch to your home lighting needs. Decorating, stylish lights are nowadays available in different shapes, sizes, materials and prices for you to choose from however it is recommended to take the below three guiding principles before buying them;

Casual but elegant where decorative lighting creates the much needed warmth, relaxing and comfortable environments in our stress full life but also that is little bit upscale on design side. For example, colourful decorative table lights which softens your mood while reading or while having a romantic chit chat/dinner with your loved ones after a tiring day really gives you that much needed comfort and relaxation. Next principle while choosing decorative lights is to go for a simplified traditional design lighting that removes the excessive, heavy look. For example instead of multi coloured fancy looking lightings, go for metallic finished like solid brass, but stripped down and rich with an antique touch ones. Lastly and which has become a trend nowadays is to go for classic contemporary lighting. A Clean, modern and simple but stylish in design, these lighting fixtures are no longer boring and dull. For example cone shaped whitish touched side wall lights with pull cord adds to that contemporary look.

While looking around for decorative, classic lighting, take your time. Give it as much consideration as other decorating decisions like flooring, wall covering, and furniture. Create a master plan along with the budget of how you want the decorative lighting compliments other lightings in your home and adds an overall feel. Also, it’s better to ask the experts who will normally assist you free of charge in the lighting shops. If you are shopping online, then call the shop’s customer services or if live chat is available, trouble them. To make the best decisions and also to save considerable time, its bets to shake hand with lighting personnel. Make sure form and function marry as well as possible. When it comes down to balancing between the two, you will have to make your own judgment. For example, think carefully about why you need the lamp. Is it to create more light in an area or to add height and decorative interest to an area? If you are one of those people who want a long lasting trouble free decorative lighting experience then no matter what your budget, opt for timeless materials like bronze, glass and other metals like brass over their plastic/synthetic counterparts. Test the decorative lights in your home before finalizing them which insists you to buy from those shops which provides refund/replacement options.

When it comes to decorate your house with decorative lightings, start with your house entrance or foyer. You can select from any number of small rectangular or tops or bottoms or swinging pendant lights which makes that statement of warm, subtle glow on anyone who walks through your door. Regardless of the reason for your guest to come around, it will make them feel welcome and comfortable the minute they experience your hospitality. You can also light up the foyer with one of those exotic, exquisite decorative drop glass pendant fixtures that distributes bright light without glare. When it comes to your living room, fire your imagination by highlighting the fireplace or home theater or may be your fish tank with a pair of Indoor flood lights. These lights add solid presence to your decorative home lighting scheme and augment the objects central focal point with both illumination and physical form. If you have family photos or pictures on the walls with contemporary wall lights or flush lights. If you have you own small library with books shelves then make sure you enhance these with small designer colourful table lights.

Using decorative lighting is one another way of enhancing the beauty and character of your homes and gardens. Earlier on lighting was done from the functional point of view. Today you the homeowners want your lighting fixtures both interior and exterior to make a statement, a life style to create better homes and gardens, and wish you all the best.



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R. Neal asked:


Commercial outdoor lighting provides a business with much more than general lighting. Just like a masterpiece oil painting requires many brushstrokes, many colors, and sometimes multiple layers of oil, so too does a commercial outdoor lighting system require much more than a single layer of generic, bright white light. To be truly effective for your client, outdoor lighting must be multifunctional in purpose and multidimensional in form. Practical considerations such as human safety, facility security, and energy conservation must be carefully calculated in advance in order to know which commercial outdoor light fixtures will prove the most viable in any particular system. Aesthetics must be based on enhancing on both conscious and unconscious factors to generate true sensibility and a presentable face to the world. Sometimes this involves paying close attention to intangibles that your competitors may be overlooking that will make your proposal in the end more robust, more readily apparent as a superior solution, and more targeted toward client expectation and available budget. Thinking first about the industry type and geographic location of your client will help you more efficiently identify and prioritized all necessary elements or any commercial outdoor lighting system you develop, design, and install.

The first thing you must do is get to know how your client operates in terms of actions and results. Getting a clear picture of this in turn tells you what lights to shine on the picture. Businesses either produce a product or perform a service. Some provide a combination of both. Any commercial light fixtures you install should provide a visual compliment to the nature of the business itself. This is much more concrete and tangible than you may sound on the surface. Factories and warehouses tend to want a great deal of lighting for security because burglaries and vandalism are a threat to products housed within the facility. They are much more concerned with these priorities than they are decorative or ornamental trappings. The more practical and functional the commercial outdoor lighting fixtures appear, the more the business establishes itself as a place of action and outcome rather than presence through image. You should, however, not completely abandon aesthetics for such clients. A neat, clean, and well-proportioned outdoor lighting system communicates an impression that the business it showcases is equally efficient and organized. Keep it simple and Spartan.

Service oriented businesses, however, need a great deal more attention paid to aesthetics. This is because many services, such as change management and business development, often represent specialized business to business services that are based on highly abstract concepts and specialty niche markets. To communicate their value, they often use archetypal imagery that the unconscious mind intuitively associates with a “meaning” that is not easy to put into words, but nonetheless understandable on a basic emotional level. Almost all advertising on television, for example, uses symbolism in this fashion. When working for a client who operates on this level of business, you can complement any associative symbolism they use by decorative commercial outdoor lights and new lamping technologies such as LED that are both revolutionary, energy efficient, and applicable to a wide range of decorative applications. .

Of course, making money and saving the client money requires some very skillful planning and careful calculation of a number of variables that have to be factored into the equation. You must use commercial outdoor lights that will use less electricity than the ones being used. This is a given for any client, and something of a nonnegotiable for several reasons. Lowering power costs helps buffer operations against recession. Reducing overhead helps recover what may be something of a high price point on certain fixtures, or a high labor rate for a large facility that requires a substantial amount of time for installation. Community dark sky laws must be accommodated. Glare and light pollution HAVE to be eliminated even when the client specifically demands the brightest possible lights for their facility. Bright is not a problem. Light spillage is, so superior optics and reflectors will probably be needed to provide optimal directional control for such things as parking lot lights and flood lights. Environmental regulations also play a heavy role in determining what commercial outdoor lighting fixtures you can sell your clients. In states like Arizona, mercury vapor lights can no longer be installed anywhere due to the toxic nature of mercury. Incandescent lights must be replaced no later than 2010 in California. Resultantly, you will need to carefully choose from newer, more advanced HID lighting fixture designs, induction lights, commercial fluorescent lights, or state of the art LED lights that are getting better, bigger, and brighter every day.

RLLD Commercial Lighting can help you accomplish all of this with several unique advantages we routinely pass on to contractors. As a Design Services/Domestic Lighting Equipment vendor, we can provide with specification grade, warranted fixtures made only in the USA. With some of the most advanced lighting design software, we can work with you to develop a detailed schematic layout of the commercial outdoor lighting system you can then take straight to your client’s table. This saves enormous time on manually computed mathematics, and it allows small companies without a budget for development software to expand their design capabilities by relying on ours. Finally, we provide rapid lead time on most outdoor commercial lighting fixtures and arrange for expeditious drop shipping directly to your client’s site.

We charge nothing on top of equipment costs and mandatory sales taxes, so all of these services are complimentary to any client who purchases equipment from us.



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