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Understanding Circular Fluorescent Bulbs

Posted on 07/03/201810/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

This post has been updated from its original 2013 version. These round bulbs pack a few more features than their fun design suggests, and if you are not savvy to the ways of circline lamps Read More

Mogul Base Lights Bulbs: What Are They?

Posted on 07/02/201810/15/2023 by Yaminah Jappah

This blog has been updated from its previous 2009 version It’s about the larger base. Mogul (screw) base light bulbs or mogul base bulbs have larger screw bases (E39) than the standard, medium (E26) screw Read More

Difference Between LED MR16 vs. GU10 vs. PAR16 Bulbs

Posted on 07/01/201810/15/2023 by Yaminah Jappah

This blog has been updated from its 2015 version The main difference between a LED MR16 vs. GU10, and PAR16 light is that the bases are different. Both MR16 and GU10 use pin bases that look Read More

Understanding the Difference Between a PAR 30 and BR 30 Bulb

Posted on 07/01/201806/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

This post has been updated from it’s 2012 version Being namesakes of their halogen and incandescent counterparts, PAR 30 and BR (or R) 30 LEDs are the green solution to outdoor and indoor lighting. Though Read More

Does Ballast Compatibility Matter When Choosing LED T8 Lamps?

Posted on 04/12/201810/15/2023 by Yaminah Jappah

Traditionally, fluorescent T8 linear lamps have been used as the main light source in commercial buildings such as hospitals, warehouses, schools, and more. LED T8 lamps are quickly replacing their fluorescent counterparts. The LED technology Read More

Fluorescent T5 vs LED Bulb Replacement

Posted on 02/16/201810/15/2023 by Yaminah Jappah

As recently as 2010, the United States Department of Energy found that nearly 80 percent of lamps being used in commercial buildings were fluorescent. These lights are commonly found in large industrial buildings or other Read More

Choosing the Right Faucet Aerator

Posted on 05/17/201705/28/2023 by Yaminah Jappah

Choosing the right bathroom or kitchen aerator is one of the easiest steps you can take to save water. However, selecting the right aerator can be challenging because there are so many different flow rates Read More

DLC Standard vs DLC Premium

Posted on 04/12/201706/03/2023 by Conservation Mart

Last week, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC), delisted products that do not meet the new quality and efficiency standards. There are new technical requirements for indoor and outdoor Luminaries and Retrofit Kits, and there are now two Read More

Cost Effective and Easy to Install Weatherization Options

Posted on 09/06/201610/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

To prevent cold air from entering your home during winter, and hot air from flowing in during summer, you need to close up the gaps in your windows to create a tight seal. Not only Read More

LED Emergency Lights and Exit Signs are a Win-Win!

Posted on 07/31/201606/04/2023 by Conservation Mart

During an emergency, the power often goes out and standard exit signs do not give off enough light to enable people to see down hallways or stairwells. LED emergency lights and exit sign combinations are Read More

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