Posted by Mary Fisher on Fri, May 18, 2012 @ 04:18 PM
With the rising numbers of LED light bulbs available, its difficult to tell whether or not you are getting a high quality product. One way is recognition from various organizations.
The TCP LED PAR38 and PAR30 wide beam reflector lamps earned the highest rating as halogen replacements by TopTenUSA.org. The Web site ranks energy-efficient products including televisions, refrigerators, vehicles, and yes, LED lighting. The TCP LED Reflector Bulbs were selected because of:
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Efficient lighting technology, excellent performance, functionality and their high value alongside their pocket friendly prices in the market.
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Capacity of these bulbs to utilize an aesthetically pleasing aluminum housing which provides excellent heat dissipation.
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And, the use of high quality lamp optics thereby making them perfect in light beam control without annoying hot spots and beam washout effects.
LED reflector light bulbs are suitable for picture lighting, wall washing and highlight lighting. They are capable of delivering quality light which is warm and white.
LED flood lights offer an all direction and uniform exposure fixture for lighting and whose area under illumination can be adjusted. It has been in wide use for architectural, landscape and façade lighting because of th elamps low luminous decay, high conductivity for heat, and pure light color.
Check out the TopTenUSA.org number one ranked dimmable LED PAR38 halogen replacement here. The 17 watt lamp replaces a 90 watt halogen.
And the smaller TopTenUSA.org number one ranked dimmable LED PAR30 halogen replacement here. The 14 watt lamp replaces a 75 watt halogen.
Posted by Mary Fisher on Thu, May 03, 2012 @ 03:31 PM
Light bulbs can be a an interesting subject these days, what with the changing market and government guidelines. One point is those swirlie, energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) are mainly made in China, where labor is cheap and and environmental regulation week.
What is somebody who wants to buy made in America to do? TCP, the leader in energy-efficient lighting has an answer. While most of its products are manufactured in China, the company has initiated an Assembled in the USA line.
The company is assembling its popular ultra compact, 23-Watt Pro Series T3 Full SpringLamp™ CFL at its facility outside Cleveland, OH.
Measuring in at 4.5 inches long by 2.4 inches wide, the 23-watt lamp replaces a 100-Watt incandescent light bulb. It uses about 75% less energy, and lasts on average 12,000 hours.
Features include:
TCP states, "This ENERGY STAR® qualified CFL further enhances TCP’s line-up of energy efficient CFLS that pave the way for a smooth transition into the new era of energy efficient lighting mandates."
And while the light bulbs cost a little more, the price is competitive with other, high quality lamps. The CFLs are ideal for use in table and floor lamps, chandeliers, recessed cans, bar bulb fixtures, ceiling fixtures, desk lamps, and covered outdoor fixtures.
Order a 12-pack of the Assembled in the USA light bulbs today.
www.bowmanlamps.com is an online resource for energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs, specialty lamps, LED bulbs, fixtures, exit signs and emergency lights, fluorescent linear lamps, ballasts, high intensity discharge lamps (HID) and lighting accessories. Whether you need one hard-to-find replacement lamp or lights for a whole building, check us out!
Posted by Mary Fisher on Tue, Mar 06, 2012 @ 02:15 PM
Are you looking to save a substantial amount on yearly electric bills, without extensive upgrades? One of the best methods to cut down on energy consumption is with the help of LED reflector light bulbs. LED, sort for light emitting diodes, is a growing technology. Although the bulbs cost more up front, there is a significan treduction in performance costs over standard incandescent and even compact fluorescent )CFL) bulbs. However, LED reflector light buls come in a varying list of shapes and sizes, beam angles, light colors and outputs. With all these different specifcations in mind, it is essential to select the perfect bulb for you lighting needs.
An LED reflector light bulb, or floodlight, is a single bulb, made up of several different LED lights, or, on magnified. These lights have a reflective metal casing around the sides of the bulb which help reflect the light and focus it into a specific direction, instead of allowing the light to escape in other directions. This ensures the light shines in a desired area, as in the case with an LED Par30 and LED PAR38.
LED Reflector Floodlight Size and Shape
When selecting the right LED reflector light bulb, start with the actual size and shape of the bulb. This is especially important if the light socket is inset in the wall or ceiling. In general, PAR 30 floodlights measure about 3.7 inches in diameter by 5.4 inches in length. PAR 38 roughly measure 4.8 inches in diameter roughly 6 inches in length. Some LED floodlights are available in short neck or long neck versions to accomodate different fixtures.
LED Reflector Floodlight Beam Angle
Because the LED reflector light bulb has the reflective coating in place are the LED lights, it is possible to create a specific light beam angle. The allows the light to be directed in a certain area, which is perfect highlighting walkways, work stations, as well as art and display areas. Check out the commercial lighting next time you are shopping. Beam angles vary per LED PAR light bulb. For isntance 15 degree spot lighting allows you to draw attention to a specifci item, such as a jewlry or art display. A 25 degree narrow floodlight draws attention in a more subtle way. A 40 degree flood lights highligh a broader space, including living areas.
LED Light Color
LED PAR lights, like other light bulbs, offer a variety of light colors, described as color temperatures. Select from:
- 2700K - A soft white, yellowish light most similar to a standard incandescent. Ideal for residential areas in homes and hotels.
- 3000K - A warm white light , mimics the light of a hologen light bulb. Slightly whiter than 2700K
- 4100K - A cool white light allowing people to see more details. Ideal for office, shop, and work areas.
- 5000K - A daylight white close to a true outside light. Works well for work environments, as a grow light, and any where fine detailed work or reading is done.
Different people prefere different light colors for different tasks and locations. If you are not sure, try a few samples before making a large investment in LED lighting.
LED Light Output
The overall light output of a light bulb, including PAR reflectors and floodlights, is known as lumens. Theis is where the big advantage of LED lights comes into play, as the total number of watts (energy) required to produce the lumens is significantly lower than that of other light bulbs. For example, to create 450 lumens , and LED bulb uses 4 to 5 watts, while a compact fluorescent uses 9 to 13 watts, and an incandescrent bulb uses 40 watts. Power usage increases further as a standard 75 watt incandescent light bulb, which produces 1,100 lumens is compared to an LED which uses only 9 to 13 watts for the same amount of light. Generally indoor lights are the equivalent of 60 or 75 watts, 800 to 1100 lumens, a 6 to 14 watt LED. When shopping for an LED light bulb:
19 Watt LED replaces a 120 Watt incandescent
17 Watt LED replaces a 90 Watt incandescent
14 Watt LED replaces a 65 Watt incandescent
9 Watt LED replaces a 50 Watt incandescent
Operating Costs
The entire electricity savings with LED reflector lights is a substantial reduction in operating costs (not to mention the life span of an LED is nearly 40 times that of an incandescent light ublb and almost eight times that of a CFL). The anual operating cost for a single LED, 6-8 watt bulb is just under $33. In retrospect, a 60 watt incandescent light bulb, which produces the same amount of lumens, costs nearly $329 per year, while a CFL costs roughtoly $77 a year.
Thinking of trying LED lighting? bowmanlamps.com carries a variety of dimmable LED PAR38 and PAR30 lamps (light bulbs) manufactured by TCP Inc., the leader in energy-efficient lighting. Check them out here.
Posted by Mary Fisher on Tue, Dec 06, 2011 @ 02:41 PM
My father LOVES light bulbs. He marvels at all the new shapes and energy-saving improvements introduced each year - and can't wait to try them.
Whether you know somebody like him, somebody environmentally conscious, or somebody just interested in saving some green (dollars that is), these light bulbs will please. Try a few for Christmas, holiday, hostess and even birthday giving. All bulbs are manufactured by TCP Inc., the leader in energy-efficient lighting.
Simply elegant! TCP LED A-Bulbs
LED dimmable 8-Watt A-19 lamp (light bulb), offers warm white 3000K light comparable to a 40-Watt incandescent light bulb. Ideal for use in table lamps, chandeliers, wall sconces, and ceiling fans. The lamps offer smooth, uniform dimming from 100% to 5%. These energy-efficient light bulbs use 80% less energy than a standard 40W incandescent, last over 35,000 hours, and meet all industry performance requirements for non-standard lamps. Check it out here. Need LED PAR floodlights instead? Shop here.
Bright now! Then not-so-bright! You choose.
TruDim Technology by TCP offers the first fully dimmable CFL light bulb series which match an incandescent, dimming down 100% to 2% with no annoying flicker. But unlike incandescents, TruDim lamps are long-lasting and energy-efficient. Select from R40 floodlights, R30 floodlights, R20 floodlights, traditional A-Lamp, G25 Globes, or 23 Watt Spiral. Shop here.
Ahhh. Fresh air. With a light bulb!
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Little bulb. Lot of light.
These little cuties use only 42 Watts of electricity, but give off 150 Watts. Offered here in the 3500K, cool, crisp white light color. Ideal work lights for use in garages, basements, work areas - even table lamps. Compact 5.7 inch by 2.4 inch size and standard medium (E26) base fits most applications. A member of the TCP PRO series family, lamp life is 12,000 hours. Get them here.
Posted by Mary Fisher on Tue, Nov 22, 2011 @ 09:51 AM
AURORA, Ohio, Nov. 17, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ — TCP, the leader in energy efficient lighting technology is excited to announce its LED lamp series of products that feature a powerful combination of category-leading performance, function, and value, have earned the ENERGY STAR® certification. TCP is excited that its LEDs now carry ENERGY STAR, further confirming TCP’s commitment, with one of the largest number of ENERGY STAR qualified lamps in the industry.
TCP’s LED lamps provide the industry’s best directional light output performance, by combining the world’s leading LED driver componentry, optical design and manufacturing capability, making them excellent alternatives to traditional PAR halogens. Our LEDs utilize an aesthetically pleasing aluminum housing which provides excellent heat dissipation and high efficiency. Plus, our LEDs use the highest-quality lamp optics, which are precision manufactured for perfect directional light beam control, with no annoying “hot spots” or beam washout effect. Achieving the ENERGY STAR solidifies TCP LEDs in the market.
“We are excited that our LED series has earned the ENERGY STAR,” says Vice President of Marketing at TCP, Jim Crowcroft. “Our LED strategy has been to produce products that exceed the ENERGY STAR requirements and provide them at a value price. Achieving ENERGY STAR for our LEDs is a great achievement.”
TCP’s LED lamps include PAR20, PAR30, PAR38 applications, and are all available in either narrow flood (25 degree) and flood (40 degree) beam spreads. These lamps are perfect for a wide variety of general lighting applications. All of TCP’s LEDs dim uniformly down to 0%, with no color-shifting, hum or annoying “flicker.” Also, the center-beam candlepower (CBCP) performance exceeds halogen and other LED products with similar beam angles, while providing very uniform beam patterns. These LED lamps exceed the industry standards in lumen requirements for 90W PAR38, 75W PAR30, and 45W PAR20 applications. A complete listing of TCP’s ENERGY STAR qualified LED lamps can be found at EnergyStar.gov. Bowman Lamps carries the full line of TCP LED products here.
TCP is the global leader in energy efficient lighting innovations dedicated to creating high-quality products that are brighter, longer lasting and better for the environment. From its U.S. headquarters outside Cleveland, Ohio, the company markets a variety of energy efficient lighting products for professional, specifier and consumer markets under several brands including TCP, TCP Pro, SpringLight™, DuraBright™, Lightstyles™ and TCP EcoVations™. TCP’s extensive product line includes compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), LED lamps and fixtures, halogen lamps, cold cathode lamps, exit and emergency lighting, HID, decorative and outdoor fixtures, as well as a linear fixtures, lamps, and ballast offerings. TCP is a privately held company employing more than 200 people in Northeast Ohio. For more information, visit us at www.tcpi.com or call (800) 324-1496.
Posted by Mary Fisher on Fri, Nov 04, 2011 @ 01:19 PM
 Yes and no! Electronic timers, photocells, or lighted switches may not completely block the flow of electricity when turned off. This is commonly referred to as leak-through or pass-through voltage. Even though the amount of voltage is low, it can be detected by a compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL). As a result, the circuit board in the CFL may try to start.
Since there isn't sufficient power to start, the CFL cycles of an on in a strobe light manner - eventually burning out the CFL circuit board components resulting in early bulb failure. With this in mind, can you blame CFL manufactures for putting "don't use with" disclaimers on the packaging?
However, devices that meet the following UL standard can be used with CFL.
UL20 Sec. 7.6.15
7.6.15 Switches that are marked OFF shall completely disconnect all ungrounded conductors in the circuit when in the OFF (open) position. Switches that do not disconnect all ungrounded conductors, including switches that incorporate in-line components, such as neon indicators, that pass current through the load when the switch is in the open position, shall not be marked OFF. (Some timers, photocells and lighted switches still receive the leak-through voltage in the OFF position, which is why the UL standard must be met for use with CFLs.)
Found a timer, photocell, or motion sensor that that meets the UL requirements? Get some CFL bulbs to go with it here.
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Posted by Mary Fisher on Wed, Nov 02, 2011 @ 09:45 AM
With an eye toward energy conservation, the United States is mandating better performance from a common, everyday item – the light bulb. Over the next few years, standard light bulbs will be phased out in favor of more energy efficient options, leaving some people to hoard their favorite incandescent bulbs.
This is not necessary. Advances in technology have made energy-efficient, high quality bulbs available at affordable prices – and within the standards established in the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 (commonly referred to as the Bulb Act). Consumers may choose from compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), LED, and even improved-efficiency halogen-incandescents. (While not as energy efficient as CFLs or LEDs, the bulbs provide energy savings of about 28%. Look for EcoVantage bulbs at Home Depot.)
One of the main arguments against CFL and LED bulbs is they do not dim. However there are lines of fully dimmable CFL and LEDs. Check out the TCP TruDim series here. And the TCP dimmable LED series here. Those who do not like the spiral shape of CFLs can choose from a variety of covered options – even ones that look like standard light bulbs. You would never know there is a CFL hidden inside. And the TCP LED line is simply elegant.
Light bulb packaging requirements are also improving to meet the needs of more discerning shoppers. Bulbs are no longer being described just by wattage (how much energy is used), but by lumens (how much light is generated). In addition, packaging now includes annual usage cost, life expectancy, light appearance, wattage, mercury content – everything a consumer needs to know to make an informed decision.
So there is no need to fret over light bulbs. Just go to your nearest big box store or look online and see what lighting is available.
Beat the Lighting Blues. Get 10% off TruDim fully dimmable CFL light bulbs.
Posted by Mary Fisher on Thu, Oct 27, 2011 @ 02:55 PM
I have got to get me one of these! The Bulb Eater® Lamp Crusher is advertized as:
Simply put, the Bulb Eater crushes lamps of any size while filtering out mercury vapors. Over 1350 4 ft. T8 bulbs can be crushed into one 55 gallon drum. All this in preparation for fluorescent lamp recycling. Beyond that, it just looks like fun. Watch and see.
Bowman Lamps has an endless supply of T8 and T5 linear lamps to feed your machine. Be sure to use them to light your space first. Get a case of 40 4-foot 28-Watt T5 fluorescent lamps at only $2 per tube. Or find other linear lamps and products here.
Posted by Mary Fisher on Mon, Oct 24, 2011 @ 03:35 PM
A light bulb is a light bulb is a light bulb - right? Not any more. With today's energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) the options may seem endless.
And, you don't have to spend a lot to take advantage of the energy-savings. Check out a few options from our October CFL clearance light bulbs. What a bright idea!
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Pallet of Porch Fixtures W/Lamps. Free Shipping
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Pallet of Porch Fixtures W/Lamps. Free Shipping
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A-Lamp CFL 14W=60W 3500K
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R40 CFL Floodlight 23W=120W 2700K
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14 Watt CFL Torpedo Candelabra Base 3500K
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Spiral CFL 2700K 23W=120W
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26 Watt Wall Sconce 15"Soft White 26 W PL Lamp Incl.
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Black LED Exit Sign w/Green Letters & Batter Back-up
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Dimmable 8 Watt Clear Cold Cathode G25
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Dimmable 8 Watt White Cold Cathode G25 Lamp
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Dimmable CFL 11W=40W 2700K
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13 Watt Instant Start Quad Lamp
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Bowman Lamps LLC is an online distributor of energy-saving lights. Take advantage of our deals and stock up! If you don't see what you need, give us a call at 800-416-9344, e-mail customerservice@bowmanlamps.com, or visit www.bowmanlamps.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Posted by Mary Fisher on Fri, Aug 05, 2011 @ 12:30 PM
Whether you need one or a whole project’s worth, these energy-efficient wall sconces are good-looking and easy-on-the budget. Originally sold for $32.99, the end-lot pieces are selling for only $10.50 each plus shipping. Replace your current incandescent fixtures with these long-lasting wall fixtures. Save on utility costs. Reduce energy consumption.
The 26-watt (comparable to a 100-watt incandescent) white wall sconce fixture features an elegant glass alabaster diffuser on a white-finished base, and measures 15 x 7.5 inches. Units are ideal for hotel lighting, apartment complexes, offices, nursing homes - anywhere a standard wall sconce is used. A 26-watt, soft white PL lamp (bulb) is included with each fixture. The compact flurescent lamp averages 10,000 hours of use.
Specifications:
- Watts: 26
- Incandescent Comparison: 100 Watts
- Finish: Textured White / Alabaster Glass
- Initial Lumens: 1600
- Diameter: 15 inches
- Lamp: 26 Watt PL Lamp, Soft White
Purchase as many as you need here. Use Coupon Code freeship for free shipping on orders over $100.
Contractors and building maintenance supervisors e-mail customerservice@bowmanlamps.com for bulk pricing.
The offer remains as long as the supply lasts. How will you use these elegant, durable, light fixtures?