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Multifaceted Reflector Lamps or what we all call MR bulbs common codes

We get a lot of questions on what those strange three letter words mean that always seem to be designated to MR 16 light bulbs. You have seen ’em. They go something like this: EXN, BAB, FMW . . . So we decided to write-up a brief explanation to demystify these strange words and show…

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Now-A Showcase Light that Won’t Give You Meltdowns!!

Now, you can get an energy efficient showcase lighting that will not melt chocolate. Really? Really. This LED light fixture is ideal for many applications-it is perfect for all around showcase lighting needs and better still for those glass display cases that are difficult and limited in space. Remember that saying, ‘dynamite comes in small…

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The “KISS” Method: Keep It Super Simple

Many of you are familiar with the “KISS” method? Keep it super simple (well, there is another version out there-the “keep it simple s—–“, but we won’t use that language here!) Sometimes simple is the best. One of our clients that does large trade shows in the fashion industry came to us with a dilemma….

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The Differences in LED Recessed Lighting from 2008 and Now

This posting is in response to a very long thread on the Garden Web Lighting forum (Disappointed With My LED Recessed Lighting)-the original post was from 2008. Our lighting designer and guru was fascinated by all the comments an remarks and varying levels of input from the community at large. He thought it was time…

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One of the ‘Sexiest’ Recessed Lighting Fixtures Around!

  We just introduced a LED Retrofit Module and Trim (aka: universal LED Retrofit ) to our line about a month ago and it is soon becoming one of most popular and most sought after items. Want to know why? -First off, if you have an EXISTING 5″ OR 6″ recessed light fixture, this retrofit…

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The Gauntlet Has Been Thrown Down: lumens versus watts

And, what does this mean to you (WDTMTY)? Or, more accurately, WDTMTM (what does this mean to me)? This article is an abbreviated version of the article called, “LED, Incandescents, CFL’s, Oh No!! (Or, Watt’s Up?). But first, I have to share with you what started that article to begin with. In a phone conversation…

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6″ Recessed Lighting FAQs Answered (in the quest to demystify recessed lighting)

Yes, the quest continues here at Total Recessed Lighting. We want to demystify recessed lighting as much as possible and empower YOU the consumer, with knowledge. After all, life is too short to get frustrated with decisions on recessed lighting, isn’t it? We know you have better things to occupy your time with. We’ve created…

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The Best Under Cabinet Lighting Solution Ever (BUCLSE)!

Under cabinet lighting. You want it. But, you really don’t want to install a fluorescent fixture that fit under cabinets-because of esthetics-it often is visible unless you find a work around solution. I’ll bet you  even thought of getting a bunch of those hockey puck style LED lights as a solution. But, your intuition tells…