Beginning in 2005, efficiency standards set by the Department of Energy regulations were phased into effect, covering magnetic ballasts designed to operate full-wattage F40T12, F96T12, and F96T12HO ...

Fluorescent light fixtures are more efficient and cheaper to run than incandescent. But some fluorescent fixtures buzz or hum, and they take a long time to start when temperatures fall much below ...

Older linear fluorescent fixtures used throughout most of the older buildings on the Western Michigan University campus utilized T12 type magnetic ballasts. This type of ballast operates at 60 hertz ...

Lighting can be a large part of any building's electrical load — 30% or more if it is heated by non-electrical means. As an energy cost-cutting measure, consider upgrading your lamps from incandescent ...

[Ben Krasnow] wanted to upgrade his shop lighting but before he made any decisions he decided to educate himself about the options that are out there. Luck for us, he shares the facts about different ...

“Efficiency” continues to be the buzzword in the lighting industry, and as its use continues to grow, the lamps used to meet its demands continue to get smaller. The smaller-is-better trend has been ...