Grow lights are an artificial light source that is designed specifically to stimulate plant growth. They are used where there is no sunlight or when supplemental light is required. In the winter they may be used in regions where daylight is very short. They are manufactured to provide a similar light spectrum as sunlight that Read More…
LED Grow Lights
In general, grow lights are capable of emitting an electromagnetic spectrum necessary for photosynthesis. LEDs have become an increasingly viable alternative to the metal halide and high pressure sodium bulbs that have been used in the past. Earlier versions were usually not bright enough to offer an effective alternative to HIDs, but today’s three Read More…
LED Headlights and Car Lighting
LED headlights are improving and growing in popularity as the auto industry increasingly adopts the technology. As of 2013, there were 20 car models with an available headlamp in this form. This new type of headlight has seen somewhat slow adoption by consumers until recently, with concerns about fog safety, heat, and lamp life being Read More…
LEDs: The Future of Household Illumination
The beloved incandescent bulbs are gone now, victims of the drive to reduce energy consumption and lower carbon footprints. For years, the only replacement that looked viable was CFL (compact fluorescent lighting), but that comes with a number of problems – safety, disposal, longevity – that have made the general public uncomfortable. Fortunately, developments in Read More…
Solar Lights and Energy from the Sun
Plants have long known the secret of getting energy from the sun via photosynthesis. Modern man just barely catches up with nature in its applications of solar energy. Before air conditioning, some architecture had made use of the sun’s ability to heat rooms by facing them south. One should not ignore more active principles, too, like: Read More…
LED Strip and Track Lighting
LED tracking lighting is an economical and simple method of illuminating your home. You have many choices for placement of these lighting fixtures, and using a strip or rope installation will change the appearance and comfort of any room. Consider all the rooms you can change in your home simply with new trac lighting. The Read More…