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Metal Halide light bulbs are made to go outside. Thus the technology is engineered to operate in a wide range of temperatures. There are no...

The most efficient light bulbs are LED , Metal Halide and Compact Fluorescent . Between those, you'd need to compare apples to apples....

Light Bulbs like compact fluorescent and HID light bulbs contain a gas that needs to be ignited for the bulb to work which is called a start...

When measuring a light bulb, manufacturers measure the furthest outside points. The width of the bulb is from the outer edge of the side of ...

Absolutely. Using 130 volt bulbs is actually a better thing that 120 volt. Voltage is the amount of voltage the bulb can handle when the e...

A 6" in diameter recessed can is a common size of can in overall room lighting. You can either use an incandescent BR40 in this size c...

What lighting you should use in your shower is more about the fixture than the light bulb. But let's backup. If you are a DIY and you ...

If you are looking for an outdoor spot or flood light that is enclosed or falls under the cover of a roof line, you have more options than i...

How you dispose of compact fluorescent light bulbs is important. Why? Because they contain mercury which can be harmful to the environment...

Yes. Compact Fluorescent light bulbs can be used outdoors. Or that is some of them can. Not all compact fluorescent light bulbs are made wit...

Yes, in many cases you can use the same flood light bulbs for indoor and outdoor applications . Any flood light that is incandescent can be ...

Yes. A regular light bulb will work with a dimmer switch. Now, what is a regular light bulb? Any incandescent light bulb and any halogen ...

No, Halogen light bulbs do not contain mercury. The atmosphere is halogen light bulbs is gas. And you do not have to take extra precautions...

Yes. If the ANSI code or Ballast Reference number is the same, you may substitue one metal halide lamp for another one that is a different w...

It is not a clear cut thing to state when determining what cfl or compact fluorescent light bulb to use when replacing your incandescent lig...

Rated average life is looked at for each different type and make of light bulb. It is basically the number of hours when 50% of the light b...

The base of a light bulb is what actually screws or plugs into your socket or fixture. Bases are mostly made of aluminum or brass. There are...

If you are in California in a home that has been built in the last few years, don't be alarmed when you go to replace recessed light bul...

What are Silicone Coated light bulbs and what are they used for? Just as it sounds. These light bulbs are made with a protective coating tha...

Showers are a space that you no doubt need a form of recessed lighting. It’s very important to use a recessed fixture that is made for the ...

Depending on the height of your bathtub and if it is separate from your shower, your lighting solutions here will be different. Let’s assum...

This area might be the most crucial spot to get it “right.” Improper lighting when you are trying to apply make-up or shaving can be the pit...

If you are lucky enough to high ceilings in your bathroom, go for a small decorative fixture like a small chandelier. The rule of thumb on t...

I’m all for recessed fixtures in your overall bathroom lighting design. What I don’t care for are ceilings that look like swiss cheese. Af...

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